Science & Society Journal Citation Rate 2026
0036-8237
eISSN 1943-2801
Guilford Press
US
Q3 Quartile
About Science & Society
Science & Society (SS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering American Constitutional Law and Politics and Critical Theory and Philosophy, published by Guilford Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0036-8237 (e-ISSN 1943-2801). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.38 (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. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating B), among the databases we track.
Science & Society Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Science & Society has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.38, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the American Constitutional Law and Politics 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.
Science & Society operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Science & Society 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 Science & Society against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Science & Society
- This journal covers American Constitutional Law and Politics, Critical Theory and Philosophy, Economic Theory and Institutions. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0036-8237 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1943-2801 |
| Publisher | Guilford Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Science & Society is published by Guilford Press and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, Science & Society is classified under American Constitutional Law and Politics, Critical Theory and Philosophy, Economic Theory and Institutions and Political Economy and Marxism.
Science & Society is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of B (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.382.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.382 | 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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