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Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal

Sociology Press · United States · Est. 1998

ISSN1556-1542eISSN1556-1550
✓ WOS ESCI✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
68
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS ESCI56
✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total68
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Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

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H-Indexi
4
Total Worksi
11
Total Citationsi
90
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.00
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

GTR publishes work rooted in classic grounded theory. Submissions must: Demonstrate clear alignment with the classic grounded theory methodology. Present theory in conceptual language rather than descriptive or phenomenological detail. We accept: Full classic grounded theory studies Methodological papers Book reviews (by invitation) We do not publish: Literature-driven analyses Thematic analyses Phenomenological or descriptive qualitative studies Work based on other grounded theory approaches

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1998
Frequencycontinuous
Status⚠️ Inactive
Total Publications11
Publisher OrgSociology Press
OA Since2011
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Submission Info

APC Cost$50Below median
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicensePublisher's own license
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Sociology Press
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
1556-1542 / 1556-1550
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$50
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
1
0
2005
1
7
2006
1
52
2007
1
0
2008
2
18
2009
2
3
2010
2
7
2011
1
3
2015

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Qualitative Research Methods and ApplicationsPalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesInnovations in Medical EducationPsychometric Methodologies and TestingPhilosophy and History of ScienceBehavioral and Psychological StudiesCounseling Practices and SupervisionCultural Differences and ValuesInterprofessional Education and CollaborationProduct Development and Customization

Frequently asked questions about Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal

Is Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal: it is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 68/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal?

Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.

Is Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal?

GTR publishes work rooted in classic grounded theory. Submissions must: Demonstrate clear alignment with the classic grounded theory methodology. Present theory in conceptual language rather than descriptive or phenomenological detail. We accept: Full classic grounded theory studies Methodological papers Book reviews (by invitation) We do not publish: Literature-driven analyses Thematic analyses Phenomenological or descriptive qualitative studies Work based on other grounded theory approaches

How much does it cost to publish in Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal?

Grounded Theory Review: An International Journal charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $50 for open-access publication.

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