Sociological Methods and Research SAGE Publications Inc. · United States
ISSN 0049-1241 eISSN 1552-8294
SJR Q1 ✓ WOS SSCI ✓ Scopus / SJR
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI +25
✓ Scopus Q1 +25
Total 60
✦ Inferred from recent articles Sociological Methods and Research focuses on the development and application of quantitative and qualitative methodologies for social science research. The journal addresses challenges in data collection, measurement, and causal inference, particularly in areas such as social inequalities, attitudes, and behavior. It explores advanced statistical models, survey techniques, and computational methods for analyzing complex social phenomena.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Country / Region United States
Primary Language English
1st Year Published —
Frequency Four No. A Year
Status Active
Total Publications 1,549
Publisher Org SAGE Publishing
Publishing Model Subscription
Peer Review —
Review Time —
Acceptance Rate —
OA License —
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
SAGE Publications Inc.
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
0049-1241 / 1552-8294
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
❌ Peer review process documented?
N/A
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌ Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
❌ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) Q1
Sociology and Political Science Q1
Web of Science Categories
Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods Sociology
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political Science Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference Advanced Causal Inference Techniques Survey Methodology and Nonresponse Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref