SOCIOLOGISK FORSKNING

metrics 2024

Connecting Ideas, Cultivating Change in Society

Introduction

Sociologisk Forskning is a prestigious open-access journal based in Sweden, focusing on the fields of sociology and political science. Established in 1996, this journal has evolved to be an important platform for disseminating innovative research and critical discourse in the social sciences. Published by the Socilogisk Forskning institution, it aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote insights that address contemporary social issues. With an impact factor that positions it in the Q3 quartile of its category as per the 2023 rankings, the journal ranks #1045 out of 1466 in the Scopus database, reflecting its relevance and contribution to the academic community. Since adopting an open-access model in 2015, it has enhanced the accessibility of its research outputs, allowing a wider audience of scholars, practitioners, and students to engage with and apply its findings. Subscribers and contributors to Sociologisk Forskning benefit from its robust commitment to critical empirical analysis and theoretical development in the evolving landscape of social science research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.18
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index10
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.05
Influence0.29
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.70
Citing Half Life9.00
JCI0.20
Total Documents600
WOS Total Citations104
SCIMAGO Total Citations299
SCIMAGO SELF Citations46
Scopus Journal Rank0.18
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.28
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.34
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.37

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #1045/1466
Percentile 28.72
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

SOCIOLOGY
Rank 188/217
Percentile 13.60
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

SOCIOLOGY
Rank 180/217
Percentile 17.05
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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