| Title | Social Science Information |
| Abbreviation | Soc. Sci. Inf. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1) |
| h-index | 48 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 10105 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.575 |
| Impact Score | 1.36 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| ISSN | 05390184, 14617412 |
| Best Quartile | Q1 |
| Coverage History | 1962-2024 |
Social Science Information is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Social Science Information is 10105. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.575. 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 48. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.
The ISSN of Social Science Information journal is 05390184, 14617412. 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. Social Science Information is cited by a total of 194 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).
The Impact IF 2024 of Social Science Information is 1.36, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Social Science Information IF is decreased by a factor of 0.42 and approximate percentage change is -23.6% 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.
Impact IF 2024 of Social Science Information is 1.36. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.36 |
| 2023 | 1.78 |
| 2022 | 1.19 |
| 2021 | 0.84 |
| 2020 | 0.83 |
| 2019 | 1.09 |
| 2018 | 0.72 |
| 2017 | 0.64 |
| 2016 | 0.64 |
| 2015 | 1.10 |
| 2014 | 1.31 |
Social Science Information has an h-index of 48. It means 48 articles of this journal have more than 48 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.
The ISSN of Social Science Information is 05390184, 14617412. 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.
The overall rank of Social Science Information is 10105. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.575. 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.
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 0.575 |
| 2023 | 0.474 |
| 2022 | 0.464 |
| 2021 | 0.222 |
| 2020 | 0.301 |
| 2019 | 0.249 |
| 2018 | 0.304 |
| 2017 | 0.195 |
| 2016 | 0.308 |
| 2015 | 0.293 |
| 2014 | 0.302 |
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 10105 |
| 2023 | 11341 |
| 2022 | 11040 |
| 2021 | 17567 |
| 2020 | 14792 |
| 2019 | 16224 |
| 2018 | 13633 |
| 2017 | 17768 |
| 2016 | 13297 |
| 2015 | 13615 |
| 2014 | 12965 |
Social Science Information is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1962-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Social Science Information is Soc. Sci. Inf.. This abbreviation ('Soc. Sci. Inf.') 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.
If your research field is/are related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
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.
Social Science Information latest impact IF is 1.36. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.78 (2023) and 0.64 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.05 in the previous 11 years.
The Social Science Information has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.575, 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 0.575 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.195 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Social Science Information over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.05.
The latest h-index of the Social Science Information is 48.
The Social Science Information is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.
The Social Science Information is currently ranked 10105 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 10105 in 2024 and its lowest position of 17768 in 2017.
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Social Science Information is Soc. Sci. Inf..
Social Science Information is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.
The Social Science Information encompasses the following areas:
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
The Social Science Information is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 05390184, 14617412.
The best quartile for the Social Science Information is Q1 (2024).
The Social Science Information coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1962-2024.
| Journal/Conference/Workshop/Book Title | Type | Ranking | Publisher | h-index | Impact Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union Politics | journal | 1953 | SAGE Publications Ltd | 79 | 3.71 |
| Historia | journal | 22470 | Universidade Estadual Paulista | 9 | 0.16 |
| Journal of Field Archaeology | journal | 7683 | Maney Publishing | 48 | 1.85 |
| Proceedings of the International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs | conference and proceedings | 9089 | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. | 55 | 2.19 |
| IEEE/OSA Journal of Display Technology | journal | 12809 | IEEE Computer Society | 68 | 0.00 |
| Abacus | journal | 11890 | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd | 56 | 2.95 |
| Transnational Corporations | journal | 13970 | UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development | 30 | 1.63 |
| Indian Phytopathology | journal | 16772 | Springer | 20 | 0.91 |
| Genes and Nutrition | journal | 4763 | BioMed Central Ltd | 69 | 4.26 |
| Acta Periodica Technologica | journal | 22883 | University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology | 22 | 0.71 |
| Year | Impact Score (IS) |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Coming Soon |
| 2024 | 1.36 |
| 2023 | 1.78 |
| 2022 | 1.19 |
| 2021 | 0.84 |
| 2020 | 0.83 |
| 2019 | 1.09 |
| 2018 | 0.72 |
| 2017 | 0.64 |
| 2016 | 0.64 |
| 2015 | 1.10 |
| 2014 | 1.31 |
