American Sociological Review Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0003-1224 eISSN 1939-8271 SAGE Publishing GB

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About American Sociological Review
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American Sociological Review (ASR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice and Crime Patterns and Interventions, published by SAGE Publishing in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0003-1224 (e-ISSN 1939-8271). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.01 (Q1 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 Sociological Review Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

American Sociological Review has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.01, placing it in the Q1 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 Sociological Review operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in American Sociological Review 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 Sociological Review against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for American Sociological Review
  • This journal covers Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Crime Patterns and Interventions, Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How American Sociological Review Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+181%
Field avg: 1.78

Compared against 21 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0003-1224
ISSN (Online) 1939-8271
Publisher SAGE Publishing
Country United Kingdom
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American Sociological Review is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United Kingdom.

In our subject taxonomy, American Sociological Review is classified under Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Crime Patterns and Interventions, Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics and Social and Cultural Dynamics.

American Sociological Review is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.011.

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Frequently Asked Questions about American Sociological Review

American Sociological Review does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 5.011 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, American Sociological Review is not an open access journal.

American Sociological Review is published by SAGE Publishing.

American Sociological Review shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A*. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of American Sociological Review is 0003-1224. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1939-8271.

American Sociological Review sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 5.01, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 5.011 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

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