Journal of Social Policy Citation Rate 2026
0047-2794
eISSN 1469-7823
Cambridge University Press
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Social Policy
Journal of Social Policy (JSP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Employment and Welfare Studies, published by Cambridge University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0047-2794 (e-ISSN 1469-7823). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.56 (Q2 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. OpenAlex records 5,229 works and 58,920 citations, with an h-index of 110.
Journal of Social Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Social Policy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.56, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diverse Scientific and Economic 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.
Journal of Social Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Social Policy 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 Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Social Policy
- This journal covers Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Employment and Welfare Studies, Healthcare innovation and challenges. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0047-2794 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1469-7823 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Social Policy is published by Cambridge University Press and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Social Policy is classified under Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Employment and Welfare Studies, Healthcare innovation and challenges and Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism.
Journal of Social Policy 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 1.558.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.558 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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