Last Updated on June 22, 2023

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


Published By: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Abbreviation: Soc. Sci.




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.

2.22

SJR

 0.501

h-Index

 35

Rank

 10324

Important Details

Title Social Sciences
Standard Abbreviation Soc. Sci.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2)
Impact Score 2.22
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.501
h-index 35
Overall Rank 10324
Publisher Name Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
Publication Country Switzerland
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 20760760
Coverage and History 2012-2022
Best Quartile Q2
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
2143

About Social Sciences


Social Sciences is a journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). This journal covers the area[s] related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous), etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2012-2022. The rank of this journal is 10324. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 2.22, 35, and 0.501, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 20760760.

The best quartile of Social Sciences is Q2. This journal has received a total of 2143 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Social Sciences Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Social Sciences is 2.22. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 2.22

It is increased by a factor of around 0.06, and the percentage change is 2.78% 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 Sciences Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Social Sciences is 2.22. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Social Sciences. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
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


  Table Setting

The h-index of Social Sciences is 35. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 35 published articles with more than 35 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 Sciences ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Social Sciences is/are as follows: 20760760.

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 Sciences Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Social Sciences is ranked 10324 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per 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.


Social Sciences Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Social Sciences is Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The publishing house of this journal is located in the Switzerland. Its coverage history is as follows: 2012-2022.


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 Sciences is Soc. Sci.. 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. Sci.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Social Sciences


If your area of research or discipline is related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous), 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 Sciences?

The latest impact score of Social Sciences is 2.22. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Social Sciences?

The latest h-index of Social Sciences is 35. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Social Sciences?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Social Sciences is 0.501. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Social Sciences?

The latest ranking of Social Sciences is 10324. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Social Sciences?

Social Sciences is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The publication country of this journal is Switzerland.


What is the abbreviation of Social Sciences?

This standard abbreviation of Social Sciences is Soc. Sci..


Is "Social Sciences" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Social Sciences is a journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI).


What is the scope of Social Sciences?

The scope of Social Sciences is as follows:

  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

For detailed scope of Social Sciences, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Social Sciences?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Social Sciences is/are as follows: 20760760.


What is the best quartile for Social Sciences?

The best quartile for Social Sciences is Q2.


What is the coverage history of Social Sciences?

The coverage history of Social Sciences is as follows 2012-2022.


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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Dermatologia Kliniczna Journal Cornetis 25442 7 0.00
Journal of Academic Ethics Journal Springer Netherlands 8920 26 2.28
SPE Production and Operations Symposium, Proceedings Conference And Proceedings 15907 21 0.00
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy Journal Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. 5578 43 1.80
Discourse Journal Routledge 6621 59 2.11
World Englishes Journal Wiley-Blackwell 4960 60 1.97
Marine Biology Research Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 13573 42 1.06
International Journal of Research and Method in Education Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 5180 34 2.49
Studies in Continuing Education Journal Routledge 6011 38 2.81
Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 4494 59 1.53

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Social Sciences Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated 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



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