Romani Studies (journal)
academic journal
Romani Studies is a biannual peer-reviewed academic journal covering all aspects of Romani studies. It is the official journal of the Gypsy Lore Society. It was established in 1888 and until 1982 was published as the Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society. Its publication resumed in 1991 and in 2000 the journal obtained its current title. The society currently publishes it in association with the Liverpool University Press.
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According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2021 impact factor of 0.111.
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