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Critical Social Policy

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

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

2.74

h-Index

2022-2023

 72

Rank

2022-2023

 6213

SJR

2022-2023

 0.777

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 Critical Social Policy
Abbreviation Crit. Soc. Policy
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Political Science and International Relations (Q1)
h-index 72
Overall Rank/Ranking 6213
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.777
Impact Score 2.74
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 02610183, 1461703X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1981-2022




Aim and Scope


Critical Social Policy provides a forum for advocacy, analysis and debate on social policy issues. We publish critical perspectives which:

·acknowledge and reflect upon differences in political, economic, social and cultural power and upon the diversity of cultures and movements shaping social policy;

·re-think conventional approaches to securing rights, meeting needs and challenging inequalities and injustices; ·include perspectives, analyses and concerns of people and groups whose voices are unheard or underrepresented in policy-making;

·reflect lived experiences of users of existing benefits and services;


About Critical Social Policy


Critical Social Policy is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Critical Social Policy is 6213. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.777. 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 72. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Critical Social Policy journal is 02610183, 1461703X. 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. Critical Social Policy is cited by a total of 271 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Critical Social Policy Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Critical Social Policy is 2.74, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Critical Social Policy IF is increased by a factor of 0.77 and approximate percentage change is 39.09% when compared to preceding year 2021, 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

Critical Social Policy Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Critical Social Policy is 2.74. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Critical Social Policy. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.74
2021 1.97
2020 3.01
2019 3.54
2018 2.73
2017 2.66
2016 2.26
2015 2.25
2014 2.64

Critical Social Policy h-index


  Table Setting

Critical Social Policy has an h-index of 72. It means 72 articles of this journal have more than 72 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.




Critical Social Policy ISSN


The ISSN of Critical Social Policy is 02610183, 1461703X. 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

Critical Social Policy Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Critical Social Policy is 6213. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.777. 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 Critical Social Policy by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.777
2021 0.733
2020 1.433
2019 1.384
2018 1.170
2017 1.204
2016 1.003
2015 1.191
2014 1.166

Ranking of Critical Social Policy by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 6213
2021 6447
2020 2443
2019 2565
2018 3448
2017 3306
2016 4409
2015 3456
2014 3457

Critical Social Policy Publisher


Table Setting

Critical Social Policy is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1981-2022. 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 Critical Social Policy is Crit. Soc. Policy. This abbreviation ('Crit. Soc. Policy') 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 Critical Social Policy


If your research field is/are related to Political Science and International Relations (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 Critical Social Policy?

Critical Social Policy latest impact IF is 2.74. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.54 (2019) and 1.97 (2021), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.64 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Critical Social Policy?

The Critical Social Policy has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.777, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.433 in 2020 and the lowest being 0.733 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Critical Social Policy over the previous 9-year period stands at 2.64.


What's the latest h-index of the Critical Social Policy?

The latest h-index of the Critical Social Policy is 72.


Who's the publisher of the Critical Social Policy?

The Critical Social Policy is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Critical Social Policy?

The Critical Social Policy is currently ranked 6213 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2443 in 2020 and its lowest position of 6447 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Critical Social Policy?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Critical Social Policy is Crit. Soc. Policy.


Is the "Critical Social Policy" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Critical Social Policy is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Critical Social Policy?

The Critical Social Policy encompasses the following areas:

  • Political Science and International Relations

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


What's the ISSN of the Critical Social Policy?

The Critical Social Policy is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 02610183, 1461703X.


What's the best quartile of the Critical Social Policy?

The best quartile for the Critical Social Policy is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Critical Social Policy?

The Critical Social Policy coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1981-2022.


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 Critical Social Policy

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.74
2021 1.97
2020 3.01
2019 3.54
2018 2.73
2017 2.66
2016 2.26
2015 2.25
2014 2.64



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