The Sociological Review Journal Citation Rate 2026
0038-0261
eISSN 1467-954X
SAGE Publishing
GB
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About The Sociological Review
The Sociological Review (SR) 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 0038-0261 (e-ISSN 1467-954X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.23 (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.
The Sociological Review Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Sociological Review has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.23, 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.
The Sociological Review operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Sociological Review 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 The Sociological Review against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Sociological Review
- 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.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0038-0261 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1467-954X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Sociological Review is published by SAGE Publishing and based in United Kingdom.
In our subject taxonomy, The Sociological Review is classified under Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Human auditory perception and evaluation and Social Policy and Reform Studies.
The Sociological Review 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 2.226.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.226 | 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: S181098927
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