American Journal of Sociology Citation Rate 2026
0002-9602
eISSN 1537-5390
University of Chicago Press
US
Q3 Quartile
About American Journal of Sociology
American Journal of Sociology (AJS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice and Religion and Society Interactions, published by University of Chicago Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0002-9602 (e-ISSN 1537-5390). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.75 (Q3 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 A*), among the databases we track.
American Journal of Sociology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Journal of Sociology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.75, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice 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 Journal of Sociology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Journal of Sociology 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 Journal of Sociology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Journal of Sociology
- This journal covers Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Religion and Society Interactions, Social Capital and Networks. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0002-9602 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1537-5390 |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Journal of Sociology is published by University of Chicago Press and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, American Journal of Sociology is classified under Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Religion and Society Interactions, Social Capital and Networks and Social and Cultural Dynamics.
and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025).
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.748.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.748 | 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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