Human Relations Journal Citation Rate 2026
0018-7267
eISSN 1741-282X
SAGE Publishing
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Human Relations
Human Relations (HR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Employment and Welfare Studies and Gender Diversity and Inequality, published by SAGE Publishing in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0018-7267 (e-ISSN 1741-282X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.02 (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.
Human Relations Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Human Relations has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.02, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Employment and Welfare Studies 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.
Human Relations operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Human Relations 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 Human Relations against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Human Relations
- This journal covers Employment and Welfare Studies, Gender Diversity and Inequality, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Human Relations Compares
Compared against 24 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 0018-7267 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1741-282X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Human Relations is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Human Relations is classified under Employment and Welfare Studies, Gender Diversity and Inequality, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior and Labor Movements and Unions.
Human Relations 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 3.024.
Research Areas
Links
Continue on JournalsHub
Put what you just read into practice with these free tools.
Frequently Asked Questions about Human Relations
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026Track real-time indexing metrics to ensure this journal meets your academic requirements.
Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.024 | 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.
Compare Journals
Compare Human Relations against similar publications in its field:
Related Journals in Your Field
-
Social Science & Medicine Elsevier IF 56.90
-
Organization Science Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences IF 56.90
-
Administrative Science Quarterly SAGE IF 56.90
-
Business Horizons Elsevier BV IF 8.87
-
Academy of Management Review Academy of Management IF 7.14
Explore More Journals
Metadata
Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S61446109
Get weekly updates for Employment and Welfare Studies journals
Free. Monday morning. New citation rates, CFPs, indexing alerts, predatory watch list. One-click unsubscribe.