Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Journal Citation Rate 2026
2662-9992
Palgrave Macmillan
GB
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (HSSC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Digital Marketing and Social Media and Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, published by Palgrave Macmillan in GB, catalogued under ISSN 2662-9992. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.66 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1214 USD. OpenAlex records 8,566 works and 97,293 citations, with an h-index of 108.
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.66, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Digital Marketing and Social Media 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1214 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications 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 Humanities and Social Sciences Communications against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
- Budget $1214 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Digital Marketing and Social Media, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Environmental Sustainability in Business. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2662-9992 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $1214 USD |
| h-index | 110 |
| Total Works | 9,041 |
| Total Citations | 103,086 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 5.18 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications is published by Palgrave Macmillan and based in United Kingdom. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1214.
In our subject taxonomy, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications is classified under Digital Marketing and Social Media, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Environmental Sustainability in Business and Misinformation and Its Impacts.
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 9,041 works that have together drawn 103,086 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 110; its most recent citation rate stands at 4.657; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 5.18.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.657 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2015–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,121 | 10,249 |
| 2024 | 1,766 | 21,863 |
| 2023 | 983 | 16,676 |
| 2022 | 470 | 10,191 |
| 2021 | 332 | 9,800 |
| 2020 | 299 | 9,591 |
| 2019 | 162 | 10,349 |
| 2018 | 157 | 5,680 |
| 2017 | 160 | 4,872 |
| 2016 | 109 | 2,306 |
| 2015 | 46 | 888 |
Journal at a Glance
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Top Research Topics
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Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Towards organisational sustainability through green HRM practices in the Middle East context: empirical evidence using a multi-level approach
Masoud Alhaider, Saif Ud Din • 2026
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Digital growth and energy burden inequality: challenges in China’s low-carbon transition
Yuanxiang Zhou, Huayan Liu, Xinyu Liu • 2026
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Plausibility, persuasion, and truth: why language models may appear designed to deceive
Giulio Vidotto • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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