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Current Sociology

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

3.02

h-Index

2024-2025

 86

Rank

2024-2025

 5151

SJR

2024-2025

 0.962

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 Current Sociology
Abbreviation Curr. Sociol.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Sociology and Political Science (Q1)
h-index 86
Overall Rank/Ranking 5151
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.962
Impact Score 3.02
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 00113921, 14617064
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1952-1965, 1967-1969, 1972-1984, 1986-2025




Aim and Scope


Current Sociology is a fully peer-reviewed, international journal that publishes original research and innovative critical commentary both on current debates within sociology as a developing discipline, and the contribution that sociologists can make to understanding and influencing current issues arising in the development of modern societies in a globalizing world.

An official journal of the International Sociological Association since 1952, Current Sociology is one of the oldest and most widely cited sociology journals in the world.


About Current Sociology


Current Sociology is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Current Sociology is 5151. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.962. 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 86. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Current Sociology journal is 00113921, 14617064. 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. Current Sociology is cited by a total of 631 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Current Sociology Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Current Sociology is 3.02, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Current Sociology IF is increased by a factor of 0.56 and approximate percentage change is 22.76% 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

Current Sociology Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Current Sociology is 3.02. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Current Sociology. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.02
2023 2.46
2022 2.29
2021 2.70
2020 1.89
2019 2.29
2018 1.98
2017 1.89
2016 2.17
2015 2.42
2014 1.85

Current Sociology h-index


  Table Setting

Current Sociology has an h-index of 86. It means 86 articles of this journal have more than 86 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.




Current Sociology ISSN


The ISSN of Current Sociology is 00113921, 14617064. 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

Current Sociology Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Current Sociology is 5151. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.962. 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 Current Sociology by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.962
2023 0.723
2022 0.742
2021 0.928
2020 0.765
2019 0.778
2018 0.766
2017 0.739
2016 1.262
2015 0.926
2014 0.677

Ranking of Current Sociology by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 5151
2023 7193
2022 6591
2021 4570
2020 6374
2019 6133
2018 6200
2017 6356
2016 3092
2015 4929
2014 6894

Current Sociology Publisher


Table Setting

Current Sociology is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1952-1965, 1967-1969, 1972-1984, 1986-2025. 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 Current Sociology is Curr. Sociol.. This abbreviation ('Curr. Sociol.') 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 Current Sociology


If your research field is/are related to Sociology and Political Science (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 Current Sociology?

Current Sociology latest impact IF is 3.02. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.02 (2024) and 1.85 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.27 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Current Sociology?

The Current Sociology has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.962, 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 1.262 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.677 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Current Sociology over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.27.


What's the latest h-index of the Current Sociology?

The latest h-index of the Current Sociology is 86.


Who's the publisher of the Current Sociology?

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


What's the current ranking of the Current Sociology?

The Current Sociology is currently ranked 5151 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 3092 in 2016 and its lowest position of 7193 in 2023.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Current Sociology?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Current Sociology is Curr. Sociol..


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

Current Sociology is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Current Sociology?

The Current Sociology encompasses the following areas:

  • Sociology and Political Science

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


What's the ISSN of the Current Sociology?

The Current Sociology is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00113921, 14617064.


What's the best quartile of the Current Sociology?

The best quartile for the Current Sociology is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Current Sociology?

The Current Sociology coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1952-1965, 1967-1969, 1972-1984, 1986-2025.


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 Current Sociology

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.02
2023 2.46
2022 2.29
2021 2.70
2020 1.89
2019 2.29
2018 1.98
2017 1.89
2016 2.17
2015 2.42
2014 1.85



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