Last Updated on October 31, 2023
Impact Score
2022-2023
2.22
h-Index
2022-2023
35
Rank
2022-2023
10324
SJR
2022-2023
0.501
Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents publishedin a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)).It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report.Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.
Important Metrics and Factor
| Title | Social Sciences |
| Abbreviation | Soc. Sci. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2) |
| h-index | 35 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 10324 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.501 |
| Impact Score | 2.22 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) |
| Country | Switzerland |
| ISSN | 20760760 |
| Best Quartile | Q2 |
| Coverage History | 2012-2022 |
About Social Sciences
Social Sciences is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Social Sciences is 10324.According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.501. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 35. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.
The ISSN of Social Sciences journal is 20760760.An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Social Sciences is cited by a total of 2143 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).
Social Sciences Impact IF 2022-2023
The Impact IF 2022 of Social Sciences is 2.22, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition.Social Sciences IF is increased by a factor of 0.06 and approximate percentage change is 2.78% when compared to preceding year 2021, whichshows a rising trend.The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.
Social Sciences Impact IF 2023 Prediction
Impact IF 2022 of Social Sciences is 2.22. If the same upward trend persists,Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.
Impact IF Trend
Year wise Impact IF of Social Sciences. Based on Scopus data.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 2.22 |
| 2021 | 2.16 |
| 2020 | 1.86 |
| 2019 | 1.19 |
| 2018 | 0.94 |
| 2017 | 0.44 |
| 2016 | 0.56 |
| 2015 | 0.86 |
| 2014 | 0.43 |
Social Sciences h-index
Social Sciences has an h-index of 35. It means 35 articles of this journal have more than 35 number of citations.The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.
Social Sciences ISSN
The ISSN of Social Sciences is 20760760. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.
An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.
Social Sciences Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)
The overall rank of Social Sciences is 10324.According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.501. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.
SJR of Social Sciences by Year
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 0.501 |
| 2021 | 0.438 |
| 2020 | 0.357 |
| 2019 | 0.239 |
| 2018 | 0.256 |
| 2017 | 0.217 |
| 2016 | 0.186 |
| 2015 | 0.144 |
| 2014 | 0.150 |
Ranking of Social Sciences by Year
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 10324 |
| 2021 | 11233 |
| 2020 | 13183 |
| 2019 | 16621 |
| 2018 | 15273 |
| 2017 | 16551 |
| 2016 | 18696 |
| 2015 | 21632 |
| 2014 | 20678 |
Social Sciences Publisher
Social Sciences is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). It's publishing house is located in Switzerland.Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2012-2022.The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
Call For Papers
Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.
Abbreviation
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Social Sciences is Soc. Sci..This abbreviation ('Soc. Sci.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals.It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.
ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.
How to publish in Social Sciences
If your research field is/are related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2), thenplease visit the official website of this journal.
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
- The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
- Peer review complexity and timeline.
- The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
- The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
- And Many More.
It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.
The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What's the latest impact IF of the Social Sciences?
Social Sciences latest impact IF is 2.22. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.22 (2022) and 0.43 (2014), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.18 in the previous 9 years.
What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Social Sciences?
The Social Sciences has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.501, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023.In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.501 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.144 in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Social Sciences over the previous 9-year period stands at 1.18.
What's the latest h-index of the Social Sciences?
The latest h-index of the Social Sciences is 35.
Who's the publisher of the Social Sciences?
The Social Sciences is published by the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), with its country of publication being the Switzerland.
What's the current ranking of the Social Sciences?
The Social Sciences is currently ranked 10324 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking.Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 10324 in 2022 and its lowest position of 21632 in 2015.
What's the abbreviation or short name for the Social Sciences?
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Social Sciences is Soc. Sci..
Is the "Social Sciences" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?
Social Sciences is classified as a journal that the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) publishes.
What's the scope or major areas of the Social Sciences?
The Social Sciences encompasses the following areas:
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
What's the ISSN of the Social Sciences?
The Social Sciences is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 20760760.
What's the best quartile of the Social Sciences?
The best quartile for the Social Sciences is Q2 (2022).
What's the coverage history of the Social Sciences?
The Social Sciences coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2012-2022.
Credits and Sources
- Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
- Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
