Social Science & Medicine Journal Citation Rate 2026
0277-9536
eISSN 1873-5347
Elsevier
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier Verified Publisher
About Social Science & Medicine
Social Science & Medicine (SSM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Employment and Welfare Studies and Global Health Care Issues, published by Elsevier in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0277-9536 (e-ISSN 1873-5347). As of 2026, it has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90 (Q1 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.
Social Science & Medicine Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Social Science & Medicine has a 2024 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 56.90, placing it in the Q1 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 Science & Medicine operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Social Science & Medicine 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 Science & Medicine against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Social Science & Medicine
- This journal covers Employment and Welfare Studies, Global Health Care Issues, Global Maternal and Child Health. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0277-9536 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-5347 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Social Science & Medicine is published by Elsevier and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Social Science & Medicine is classified under Employment and Welfare Studies, Global Health Care Issues, Global Maternal and Child Health and Health disparities and outcomes.
and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025).
Its citation rate has held broadly steady over the last 1 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 56.900 (2024).
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has remained stable over the last 1 years (from 54.055 to 56.900), reflecting consistent citation performance.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 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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