British Journal of Sociology Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0007-1315 eISSN 1468-4446 Wiley GB

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About British Journal of Sociology
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British Journal of Sociology (BJS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice and Labor Movements and Unions, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0007-1315 (e-ISSN 1468-4446). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.00 (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 (APC ~$3660 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.

British Journal of Sociology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

British Journal of Sociology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.00, 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.

British Journal of Sociology operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in British 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 British Journal of Sociology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for British Journal of Sociology
  • Budget $3660 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Labor Movements and Unions, Political Economy and Marxism. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How British Journal of … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-48%
Field avg: 1.93
APC vs Field Avg
+5%
Field avg: $3492

Compared against 21 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0007-1315
ISSN (Online) 1468-4446
Publisher Wiley
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3660 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

British Journal of Sociology is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3660.

In our subject taxonomy, British Journal of Sociology is classified under Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Labor Movements and Unions, Political Economy and Marxism and Social Policy and Reform Studies.

British Journal of Sociology 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 0.997.

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Frequently Asked Questions about British Journal of Sociology

British Journal of Sociology does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.997 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, British Journal of Sociology is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for British Journal of Sociology is $3660 USD.

British Journal of Sociology is published by Wiley.

British Journal of Sociology 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 British Journal of Sociology is 0007-1315. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1468-4446.

British Journal of Sociology sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.00, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
0.997
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.997 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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