SOCIAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY

metrics 2024

Exploring Diverse Perspectives in Society

Introduction

SOCIAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY, published by WILEY, is a prestigious journal that plays a crucial role in advancing the field of social sciences. With an impressive impact factor and recognized as a Q1 journal in the field for 2023, it stands out for its rigorous peer-reviewed articles that span an array of topics in general social sciences. The journal's comprehensive scope accommodates diverse methodologies and perspectives, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Although it does not offer Open Access options, the journal maintains a strong presence in the academic community, ranked #67 out of 275 in its category by Scopus, highlighting its esteemed reputation. The publication has been a vital contributor to social science discourse since its inception in 1970, providing insights that influence policy and practice globally. With its address located in the United Kingdom, SOCIAL SCIENCE QUARTERLY continues to excel in delivering valuable scholarship that shapes the understanding of social phenomena.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.80
Journal Impact Factor1.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index104
Journal IF Without Self1.80
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.10
Influence0.84
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life13.80
Citing Half Life10.20
JCI0.85
Total Documents2294
WOS Total Citations5262
SCIMAGO Total Citations9146
SCIMAGO SELF Citations532
Scopus Journal Rank0.80
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.95
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.27
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.22

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #67/275
Percentile 75.64
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 110/317
Percentile 65.50
Quartile Q2
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 83/217
Percentile 62.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 126/317
Percentile 60.25
Quartile Q2
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 91/217
Percentile 58.06
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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