SOCIAL SERVICE REVIEW

metrics 2024

Cultivating knowledge for the future of social welfare.

Introduction

SOCIAL SERVICE REVIEW is a distinguished journal published by University of Chicago Press, catering to the fields of Social Work and Sociology and Political Science. With an ISSN of 0037-7961 and an E-ISSN of 1537-5404, this journal has been a vital part of academic discourse since its inception, maintaining a publication history from 1973 through 2024. Recognized for its rigorous scholarship, it currently holds a Q2 ranking in Sociology and Political Science and a Q3 ranking in Social Work categories for 2023, reflecting its influence and relevance in these fields. Although it is not an open-access journal, the SOCIAL SERVICE REVIEW provides essential insights and thought-provoking research aimed at professionals, researchers, and students dedicated to advancing knowledge in social service practices and policies. Its commitment to addressing contemporary social issues and fostering academic collaboration makes it a cornerstone resource for those seeking to contribute to and understand the dynamics of social welfare systems.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.45
Journal Impact Factor1.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.10
H-Index67
Journal IF Without Self1.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.81
Immediacy Index1.00
Cited Half Life14.70
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI0.82
Total Documents558
WOS Total Citations1396
SCIMAGO Total Citations2500
SCIMAGO SELF Citations222
Scopus Journal Rank0.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.33
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.71
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.98

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #445/1466
Percentile 69.65
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 30/91
Percentile 67.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIAL WORK
Rank 25/91
Percentile 72.53
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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