Social Forces Journal Citation Rate 2026
0037-7732
eISSN 1534-7605
Oxford University Press
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Social Forces
Social Forces (SF) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice and Race, History, and American Society, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0037-7732 (e-ISSN 1534-7605). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.88 (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 (APC ~$3802 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
Social Forces Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Social Forces has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.88, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice 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.
Social Forces operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Social Forces 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 Social Forces against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Social Forces
- Budget $3802 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Race, History, and American Society, Religion and Society Interactions. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0037-7732 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1534-7605 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3802 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Social Forces is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3802.
In our subject taxonomy, Social Forces is classified under Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Race, History, and American Society, Religion and Society Interactions and Social and Cultural Dynamics.
Social Forces 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 0.879.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.879 | 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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