Empiria focuses on sociological research, employing diverse methodologies such as situational analysis, the Culture of Encounter Index, latent class analysis, and digital ethnography. The journal examines social phenomena including wellbeing, social cohesion, democratic health, the division of labor, cultural rights, and citizen participation. It also explores the impact of big data on social sciences, the critique of economic discourses, and the transition to adulthood for young people in rural areas.
Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia (UNED)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2174-0682
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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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?
No
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
Spanish
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Scopus Categories
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Social Sciences and PoliciesImmigration and Intercultural EducationLiterary and Cultural StudiesEmployment, Labor, and Gender StudiesCultural and political discourse analysisGender and Feminist StudiesLatin American socio-political dynamicsRegional Development and InnovationEducational theories and practicesLatin American Urban Studies