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Journal of Applied Social Science

SAGE Publications Inc. · United States · Est. 1986

ISSN1937-0245

SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total18

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.273

H-Index

CiteScore

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SNIP

0.466

Total Works

409

Total Citations

2,380

2yr Mean Citedness

0.52

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Applied Social Science publishes research on social issues, policy analysis, and interventions across diverse global contexts. Articles explore challenges faced by marginalized groups, including women entrepreneurs, individuals with limited formal education, and immigrants, and examine the effectiveness of various social programs and policies. The journal also investigates the role of discourse, identity, and relationships in shaping social realities and organizational dynamics, with a focus on practical applications and recommendations for policy and practice.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1986

Annual Volume~ 25 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications409

Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

SAGE Publications Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1937-0245

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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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)Q2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Contemporary Sociological Theory and PracticeHomelessness and Social IssuesInnovative Teaching Methodologies in Social SciencesCrime Patterns and InterventionsCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsSocial and Cultural DynamicsCommunity Health and DevelopmentService-Learning and Community EngagementSocial Work Education and Practice