Sozialer Fortschritt
Duncker und Humblot GmbH · Germany · Est. 1975
ISSN1865-5386
SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR
12
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High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q3+12
Total12
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.208
H-Index
18
SNIP
0.427
Total Works
1,273
Total Citations
2,544
2yr Mean Citedness
0.43
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
The journal examines policies and social factors influencing labor market integration and social participation for various groups, including older individuals, individuals with disabilities, and foreign workers, with a focus on Germany.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
General Information
Country / RegionGermany
Primary Language—
1st Year Published1975
Annual Volume~ 79 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,273
Submission Info
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Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
4/12 · 33%
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Peer review process documented?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
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2026
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social and Demographic Issues in GermanySocial Policy and Reform StudiesSocial Policies and Healthcare ReformSociology and Education StudiesEconomic and Social IssuesEmployment and Welfare StudiesPublic Administration and Political AnalysisInnovation, Technology, and SocietyHealth and Medical StudiesGerman Economic Analysis & Policies
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