Sociology of Health & Illness Journal Citation Rate 2026
0141-9889
eISSN 1467-9566
Wiley
GB
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About Sociology of Health & Illness
Sociology of Health & Illness (SHI) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Employment and Welfare Studies and Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0141-9889 (e-ISSN 1467-9566). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.20 (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 ~$4330 USD).
Sociology of Health & Illness Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Sociology of Health & Illness has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.20, placing it in the Q3 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.
Sociology of Health & Illness operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Sociology of Health & Illness 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 Sociology of Health & Illness against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Sociology of Health & Illness
- Budget $4330 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Employment and Welfare Studies, Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology, Health disparities and outcomes. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0141-9889 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1467-9566 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4330 USD |
| h-index | 155 |
| Total Works | 5,110 |
| Total Citations | 143,989 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.35 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Sociology of Health & Illness is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4330.
In our subject taxonomy, Sociology of Health & Illness is classified under Employment and Welfare Studies, Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology, Health disparities and outcomes and Mental Health and Patient Involvement.
Sociology of Health & Illness is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 5,110 works that have together drawn 143,989 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 155; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.205; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.35.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.205 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 154 | 176 |
| 2024 | 144 | 373 |
| 2023 | 144 | 866 |
| 2022 | 176 | 1,902 |
| 2021 | 196 | 2,419 |
| 2020 | 172 | 2,218 |
| 2019 | 195 | 3,863 |
| 2018 | 147 | 2,760 |
| 2017 | 132 | 2,866 |
| 2016 | 132 | 2,822 |
| 2015 | 192 | 4,823 |
| 2014 | 95 | 3,466 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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