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Qualitative Research

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

6.77

h-Index

2024-2025

 101

Rank

2024-2025

 1300

SJR

2024-2025

 2.113

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Qualitative Research
Abbreviation Qual. Res.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1)
h-index 101
Overall Rank/Ranking 1300
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.113
Impact Score 6.77
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 14687941
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2001-2025




About Qualitative Research


Qualitative Research is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Qualitative Research is 1300. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.113. 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 101. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Qualitative Research journal is 14687941. 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. Qualitative Research is cited by a total of 1357 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Qualitative Research Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Qualitative Research is 6.77, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Qualitative Research IF is increased by a factor of 1.9 and approximate percentage change is 39.01% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows 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.

Table Setting

Qualitative Research Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Qualitative Research is 6.77. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Qualitative Research. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6.77
2023 4.87
2022 3.97
2021 3.78
2020 2.05
2019 2.69
2018 2.55
2017 3.16
2016 2.42
2015 2.66
2014 2.51

Qualitative Research h-index


  Table Setting

Qualitative Research has an h-index of 101. It means 101 articles of this journal have more than 101 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.




Qualitative Research ISSN


The ISSN of Qualitative Research is 14687941. 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.

Table Setting

Qualitative Research Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Qualitative Research is 1300. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.113. 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 Qualitative Research by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.113
2023 1.839
2022 1.511
2021 1.103
2020 1.285
2019 1.274
2018 1.442
2017 1.421
2016 1.294
2015 1.098
2014 0.943

Ranking of Qualitative Research by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1300
2023 1588
2022 2108
2021 3527
2020 2953
2019 2963
2018 2415
2017 2542
2016 2980
2015 3880
2014 4713

Qualitative Research Publisher


Table Setting

Qualitative Research is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2001-2025. 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 Qualitative Research is Qual. Res.. This abbreviation ('Qual. Res.') 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 Qualitative Research


If your research field is/are related to History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1), then please 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 Qualitative Research?

Qualitative Research latest impact IF is 6.77. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 6.77 (2024) and 2.05 (2020), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.4 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Qualitative Research?

The Qualitative Research has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.113, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.113 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.943 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Qualitative Research over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.4.


What's the latest h-index of the Qualitative Research?

The latest h-index of the Qualitative Research is 101.


Who's the publisher of the Qualitative Research?

The Qualitative Research is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Qualitative Research?

The Qualitative Research is currently ranked 1300 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1300 in 2024 and its lowest position of 4713 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Qualitative Research?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Qualitative Research is Qual. Res..


Is the "Qualitative Research" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Qualitative Research is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Qualitative Research?

The Qualitative Research encompasses the following areas:

  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Qualitative Research?

The Qualitative Research is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14687941.


What's the best quartile of the Qualitative Research?

The best quartile for the Qualitative Research is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Qualitative Research?

The Qualitative Research coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2001-2025.


Credits and Sources


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



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Qualitative Research

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6.77
2023 4.87
2022 3.97
2021 3.78
2020 2.05
2019 2.69
2018 2.55
2017 3.16
2016 2.42
2015 2.66
2014 2.51



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