Social Indicators Research Journal Citation Rate 2026
0303-8300
eISSN 1573-0921
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Social Indicators Research
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
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| 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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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation 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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