Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Social and Legal Studies- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: SAGE Publications Ltd

Abbreviation: Soc. Leg. Stud.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.86

SJR

 0.588

h-Index

 47

Rank

 8778

Important Details

Title Social and Legal Studies
Standard Abbreviation Soc. Leg. Stud.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Law (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1)
Impact Score 1.86
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.588
h-index 47
Overall Rank 8778
Publisher Name SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 09646639, 14617390
Coverage and History 1992-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
236

About Social and Legal Studies


Social and Legal Studies is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Law, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), Sociology and Political Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1992-2022. The rank of this journal is 8778. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.86, 47, and 0.588, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 09646639, 14617390.

The best quartile of Social and Legal Studies is Q1. This journal has received a total of 236 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Social and Legal Studies Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Social and Legal Studies is 1.86. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.86

It is increased by a factor of around 0.35, and the percentage change is 23.18% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the 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.

Table Setting

Prediction of Social and Legal Studies Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Social and Legal Studies is 1.86. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Social and Legal Studies. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.86
2021 1.51
2020 1.53
2019 1.18
2018 1.30
2017 1.42
2016 0.93
2015 1.62
2014 1.53

Social and Legal Studies h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Social and Legal Studies is 47. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 47 published articles with more than 47 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Social and Legal Studies ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Social and Legal Studies is/are as follows: 09646639, 14617390.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Social and Legal Studies Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Social and Legal Studies is ranked 8778 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.588.

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.


Social and Legal Studies Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Social and Legal Studies is SAGE Publications Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1992-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Social and Legal Studies is Soc. Leg. Stud.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Soc. Leg. Stud.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Social and Legal Studies


If your area of research or discipline is related to Law, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), Sociology and Political Science, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Social and Legal Studies?

The latest impact score of Social and Legal Studies is 1.86. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Social and Legal Studies?

The latest h-index of Social and Legal Studies is 47. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Social and Legal Studies?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Social and Legal Studies is 0.588. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Social and Legal Studies?

The latest ranking of Social and Legal Studies is 8778. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Social and Legal Studies?

Social and Legal Studies is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Social and Legal Studies?

This standard abbreviation of Social and Legal Studies is Soc. Leg. Stud..


Is "Social and Legal Studies" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Social and Legal Studies is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd.


What is the scope of Social and Legal Studies?

The scope of Social and Legal Studies is as follows:

  • Law
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Sociology and Political Science

For detailed scope of Social and Legal Studies, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Social and Legal Studies?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Social and Legal Studies is/are as follows: 09646639, 14617390.


What is the best quartile for Social and Legal Studies?

The best quartile for Social and Legal Studies is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Social and Legal Studies?

The coverage history of Social and Legal Studies is as follows 1992-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in 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.


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Social and Legal Studies Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 1.86
2021 1.51
2020 1.53
2019 1.18
2018 1.30
2017 1.42
2016 0.93
2015 1.62
2014 1.53



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