American Behavioral Scientist Journal Citation Rate 2026
0002-7642
eISSN 1552-3381
SAGE Publishing
US
Q2 Quartile
About American Behavioral Scientist
American Behavioral Scientist (ABS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Electoral Systems and Political Participation and Media Studies and Communication, published by SAGE Publishing in US, catalogued under ISSN 0002-7642 (e-ISSN 1552-3381). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.96 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating B), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,169 works and 211,390 citations, with an h-index of 195.
American Behavioral Scientist Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Behavioral Scientist has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.96, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Electoral Systems and Political Participation research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
American Behavioral Scientist operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Behavioral Scientist should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare American Behavioral Scientist against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Behavioral Scientist
- This journal covers Electoral Systems and Political Participation, Media Studies and Communication, Migration and Labor Dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0002-7642 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1552-3381 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Behavioral Scientist is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, American Behavioral Scientist is classified under Electoral Systems and Political Participation, Media Studies and Communication, Migration and Labor Dynamics and Migration, Refugees, and Integration.
American Behavioral Scientist is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of B (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.955.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.955 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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