Aims and Scope of Journal of Industrial Relations
The Journal of Industrial Relations is a peer-reviewed academic journal published five times a year by Sage Publications on behalf of the Industrial Relations Society of Australia. It was established in 1958 and is currently edited by Bradon Ellem and Marian Baird (University of Sydney). The journal covers all aspects of employment relations. Less
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3.7
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37
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Q1Industrial Relations

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1.32
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1959 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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