Social Indicators Research Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0303-8300 eISSN 1573-0921 Springer Science+Business Media NL

Q2 Quartile Established Impact

About Social Indicators Research
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Social Indicators Research (SIR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Employment and Welfare Studies and Health disparities and outcomes, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0303-8300 (e-ISSN 1573-0921). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.51 (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 (APC ~$2990 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.

Social Indicators Research Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Social Indicators Research has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.51, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Employment and Welfare 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.

Social Indicators Research operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Social Indicators Research 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 Indicators Research against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Social Indicators Research
  • Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Employment and Welfare Studies, Health disparities and outcomes, Income, Poverty, and Inequality. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Social Indicators Research Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-43%
Field avg: 4.41
APC vs Field Avg
-17%
Field avg: $3593

Compared against 25 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0303-8300
ISSN (Online) 1573-0921
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $2990 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Social Indicators Research is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.

In our subject taxonomy, Social Indicators Research is classified under Employment and Welfare Studies, Health disparities and outcomes, Income, Poverty, and Inequality and Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction.

Social Indicators Research 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 2.511.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Social Indicators Research

Social Indicators Research does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 2.511 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Social Indicators Research is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Social Indicators Research is $2990 USD.

Social Indicators Research is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Social Indicators Research shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Social Indicators Research is 0303-8300. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1573-0921.

Social Indicators Research sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 2.51, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
2.511
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 2.511 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

OpenAlex ID: S112952035

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