Journal of Social Issues Citation Rate 2026
0022-4537
eISSN 1540-4560
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Journal of Social Issues
Journal of Social Issues (JSI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Community Health and Development and Cultural Differences and Values, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0022-4537 (e-ISSN 1540-4560). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.65 (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 (APC ~$3240 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 4,596 works and 318,138 citations, with an h-index of 246.
Journal of Social Issues Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Social Issues has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.65, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Community Health and Development 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.
Journal of Social Issues operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Social Issues 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 Journal of Social Issues against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Social Issues
- Budget $3240 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Community Health and Development, Cultural Differences and Values, Gender Diversity and Inequality. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0022-4537 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1540-4560 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3240 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Social Issues is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3240.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Social Issues is classified under Community Health and Development, Cultural Differences and Values, Gender Diversity and Inequality and Racial and Ethnic Identity Research.
Journal of Social Issues 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 4.647.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.647 | 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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