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Sociological Spectrum

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

1.48

h-Index

2024-2025

 47

Rank

2024-2025

 6901

SJR

2024-2025

 0.79

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 Sociological Spectrum
Abbreviation Sociol. Spectr.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Sociology and Political Science (Q1)
h-index 47
Overall Rank/Ranking 6901
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.79
Impact Score 1.48
Publisher Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 02732173, 15210707
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1981-2025




About Sociological Spectrum


Sociological Spectrum is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Sociological Spectrum is 6901. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.79. 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 47. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Sociological Spectrum journal is 02732173, 15210707. 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. Sociological Spectrum is cited by a total of 159 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Sociological Spectrum Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Sociological Spectrum is 1.48, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Sociological Spectrum IF is decreased by a factor of 0.66 and approximate percentage change is -30.84% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling 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

Sociological Spectrum Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Sociological Spectrum is 1.48. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Sociological Spectrum. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.48
2023 2.14
2022 1.92
2021 1.00
2020 0.71
2019 0.90
2018 0.64
2017 0.62
2016 0.77
2015 0.54
2014 0.59

Sociological Spectrum h-index


  Table Setting

Sociological Spectrum has an h-index of 47. It means 47 articles of this journal have more than 47 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.




Sociological Spectrum ISSN


The ISSN of Sociological Spectrum is 02732173, 15210707. 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

Sociological Spectrum Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Sociological Spectrum is 6901. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.79. 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 Sociological Spectrum by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.79
2023 0.679
2022 0.466
2021 0.353
2020 0.314
2019 0.344
2018 0.346
2017 0.299
2016 0.249
2015 0.206
2014 0.358

Ranking of Sociological Spectrum by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6901
2023 7767
2022 10997
2021 13250
2020 14387
2019 13091
2018 12535
2017 13357
2016 15303
2015 17207
2014 11521

Sociological Spectrum Publisher


Table Setting

Sociological Spectrum is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1981-2025. 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 Sociological Spectrum is Sociol. Spectr.. This abbreviation ('Sociol. Spectr.') 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 Sociological Spectrum


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 Sociological Spectrum?

Sociological Spectrum latest impact IF is 1.48. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.14 (2023) and 0.54 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.03 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Sociological Spectrum?

The Sociological Spectrum has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.79, 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 0.79 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.206 in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Sociological Spectrum over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.03.


What's the latest h-index of the Sociological Spectrum?

The latest h-index of the Sociological Spectrum is 47.


Who's the publisher of the Sociological Spectrum?

The Sociological Spectrum is published by the Taylor and Francis Ltd., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Sociological Spectrum?

The Sociological Spectrum is currently ranked 6901 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 6901 in 2024 and its lowest position of 17207 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Sociological Spectrum?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Sociological Spectrum is Sociol. Spectr..


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

Sociological Spectrum is classified as a journal that the Taylor and Francis Ltd. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Sociological Spectrum?

The Sociological Spectrum 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 Sociological Spectrum?

The Sociological Spectrum is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 02732173, 15210707.


What's the best quartile of the Sociological Spectrum?

The best quartile for the Sociological Spectrum is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Sociological Spectrum?

The Sociological Spectrum coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1981-2025.


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 Sociological Spectrum

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.48
2023 2.14
2022 1.92
2021 1.00
2020 0.71
2019 0.90
2018 0.64
2017 0.62
2016 0.77
2015 0.54
2014 0.59



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