Societies is an interdisciplinary journal that brings together different scientific approaches to engage with societal questions to enhance our understanding of the social realm throughout history. The journal publishes original empirical research papers and literature reviews.
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2075-4698 / 2075-4698
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
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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?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
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Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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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
Times cited
2019
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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
Web of Science Categories
Sociology
Scopus Categories
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Media and PoliticsImpact of Technology on AdolescentsEmployment and Welfare StudiesMigration, Health and TraumaMigration and Labor DynamicsYouth Education and Societal DynamicsHomelessness and Social IssuesChild Development and Digital TechnologyMisinformation and Its ImpactsSex work and related issues