Social Sciences Journal Citation Rate 2026
2076-0760
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
CH
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About Social Sciences
Social Sciences (SS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Employment and Welfare Studies and Migration and Labor Dynamics, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute in CH, catalogued under ISSN 2076-0760. As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.07 (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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $1515 USD.
Social Sciences Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Social Sciences has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.07, 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Social Sciences makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $1515 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Social Sciences 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 Sciences against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Social Sciences
- Budget $1515 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Employment and Welfare Studies, Migration and Labor Dynamics, Migration, Health and Trauma. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Social Sciences Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 2076-0760 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |
| Country | Switzerland |
| APC / Cost | $1515 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Social Sciences is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute and based in Switzerland. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 1515.
In our subject taxonomy, Social Sciences is classified under Employment and Welfare Studies, Migration and Labor Dynamics, Migration, Health and Trauma and Migration, Refugees, and Integration.
Social Sciences is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.070.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.070 | 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.
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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The Role of Waste Generation and Composition Data in Advancing Circular Economy Strategies in Indonesia
Khenza Atthaya Namira Yulianto • 2026
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Artificial intelligence and groupthink: How directors perceive AI-augmented decision processes
Manal Ahdadou • 2026
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Towards organisational sustainability through green HRM practices in the Middle East context: empirical evidence using a multi-level approach
Masoud Alhaider, Saif Ud Din • 2026
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From FIR to Failure: How Criminal Prosecutions Lose Credibility Between Registration of Case and Judgment
Shabana Nawaz Bajwa • 2026
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Institutional Sustainability and Quality Enhancement in Cambodian Higher Education: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry
Prak Polla, Phim Monisetha • 2026
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S4210168464
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