Social Studies of Science
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Arts and Humanities
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History
Q1
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History and Philosophy of Science
Q1
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Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
1.584
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
116
Citations / Doc (2yr)
4.39
Total Docs. (latest)
57
Total Citations (3yr)
575
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
14603659, 03063127
Coverage
1971-2026
Journal Rank
#2,207
Subject Categories
History
Q1
History and Philosophy of Science
Q1
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Since 1970, Social Studies of Science has been a central journal for the field of Science and Technology Studies, serving as a venue for the articulation and development of key ideas and findings in the field from its early years to the current day.
The journal is multi-disciplinary, welcoming contributions that advance our understanding of science, technology and medicine as social and material activities.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Medline
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 57 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 127 |
| Total Refs. | 4,041 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 575 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 119 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 4.39 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 70.89 |
| % Female | 42.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Social Studies of Science?
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 Studies of Science has an SJR of 1.584 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Social Studies of Science?
Social Studies of Science has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.584 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Social Studies of Science?
The H-index of Social Studies of Science is 116, meaning 116 of its articles have each been cited at least 116 times.
Is Social Studies of Science indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Social Studies of Science is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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