Sociology Journal Citation Rate 2026
0038-0385
eISSN 1469-8684
SAGE Publishing
GB
Q2 Quartile
About Sociology
Sociology (S) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, published by SAGE Publishing in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0038-0385 (e-ISSN 1469-8684). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49 (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. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 7,715 works and 213,665 citations, with an h-index of 198.
Sociology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Sociology has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.49, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice 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 operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Sociology 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 against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Sociology
- This journal covers Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Sociology Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0038-0385 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1469-8684 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Sociology is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, Sociology is classified under Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation and Social Policy and Reform Studies.
Sociology 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 1.488.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.488 | 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
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Cycles of (in)visibility: evolvements, constancies, and frictions of menstrual cycles at work
Samantha Schwickert, Sinje Grenzdörffer • 2026
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Urban Elites and the Making of the Eventful City: Non-State Governance and Spatial Coalitions in Olympic Milan
Adriano Cancellieri, Simone Tosi, Monica Bernardi • 2026
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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OpenAlex ID: S79135273
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