About the Journal of Population Research

The Journal of Population Research is a peer-reviewed, international journal which publishes papers on demography and population-related issues. Coverage is not restricted geographically. The Journal publishes substantive empirical analyses, theoretical works, applied research and contributions to methodology. Submissions may take the form of original research papers, perspectives, review articles and shorter technical research notes.

The Journal is published twice a year, in May and November. The first issue appeared in May 2000. Special issues emanating from conferences and other meetings are published.

The Journal of Population Research is a publication of the Australian Population Association and was previously titled Journal of the Australian Population Association which began publication in 1984 with a main focus on Australian population issues. Thus the first issue of the Journal of Population Research is Volume 17, Number 1.

Members of the Editorial Advisory Board are drawn from the international community.

Articles appearing in the Journal of Population Research are indexed in: Australian Public Affairs Information Service (APAIS), Australian Family and Society Abstracts, CICRED Review of Population Reviews, Expanded Academic Index, GEOBASE, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, POPLINE, Population Index, Sociological Abstracts, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts.

Back issues of the Journal are available. Please email karen.guest@anu.edu.au with details of the issues required and your country and we will advise you of the cost and availability of the issues.

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