Social Science Research
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Social Sciences
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Education
Q1
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Sociology and Political Science
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.271
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
124
Citations / Doc (2yr)
3.86
Total Docs. (latest)
102
Total Citations (3yr)
1,179
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
10960317, 0049089X
Coverage
1972-2026
Journal Rank
#3,291
Subject Categories
Education
Q1
Sociology and Political Science
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Social Science Research publishes papers devoted to quantitative social science research and methodology.
The journal features articles that illustrate the use of quantitative methods to empirically test social science theory.
The journal emphasizes research concerned with issues or methods that cut across traditional disciplinary lines.
Special attention is given to methods that have been used by only one particular social science discipline, but that may have application to a broader range of areas with an ultimate goal of testing social science theory.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 102 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 274 |
| Total Refs. | 7,588 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 1,179 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 274 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 3.86 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 74.39 |
| % Female | 38.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Social Science Research?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Social Science Research has an SJR of 1.271 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Social Science Research?
Social Science Research has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.271 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Social Science Research?
The H-index of Social Science Research is 124, meaning 124 of its articles have each been cited at least 124 times.
Is Social Science Research indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Social Science Research is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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