social science research | Journament

Journal Ranking

#544 / 33,971
📊 Below Average
Overall Score
43.0/100
Score Breakdown
Engagement
31
Accessibility
35
Timeliness
50
Diversity
30
Innovation
40
Community Impact
36
Ethics & Transparency
0
Content Quality
0
Editorial Diversity
0
Publication Regularity
0
Geographic Reach
0
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Indexings
scopus ncbi ulakbim soc
Short Name soc sci res
Abbreviated Name soc sci res
ISSN 1096-0317
Aim and Scope
URL https://www.journals.elsevier.com/social-science-research
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Publications Per Year

Recent Articles (14 total)

2019
Can non-cognitive skills compensate for background disadvantage? -- the moderation of non-cognitive skills on family socioeconomic status and achievement during early childhood and early adolescence.
Liu, Airan;
Vol. 83 , pp. 102306
367 views DOI Abstract
2020
Partnered women's contribution to household labor income: Persistent inequalities among couples and their determinants.
Dieckhoff, Martina;Gash, Vanessa;Mertens, Antje;Romeu Gordo, Laura;
Vol. 85 , pp. 102348
339 views DOI Abstract
2016
The declining influence of family background on educational attainment in Australia: The role of measured and unmeasured influences.
Marks, Gary N;Mooi-Reci, Irma;
Vol. 55 , pp. 171-85
313 views DOI Abstract
2015
Gender and venture capital decision-making: the effects of technical background and social capital on entrepreneurial evaluations.
Tinkler, Justine E;Bunker Whittington, Kjersten;Ku, Manwai C;Davies, Andrea Rees;
Vol. 51 , pp. 1-16
300 views DOI Abstract
2020
Educational expansion and educational wage premiums of young male employees: A long-term analysis for West Germany 1976-2010.
Alda, Holger;Friedrich, Anett;Rohrbach-Schmidt, Daniela;
Vol. 85 , pp. 102351
295 views DOI Abstract
2020
Public school accountability, workplace culture, and teacher morale.
Erichsen, Kristen;Reynolds, John;
Vol. 85 , pp. 102347
289 views DOI Abstract
2017
Spaces of encounter and attitudes towards difference: A comparative study of two European cities.
Piekut, Aneta;Valentine, Gill;
Vol. 62 , pp. 175-188
289 views DOI Abstract
2015
Diversity begets diversity? The effects of board composition on the appointment and success of women CEOs.
Cook, Alison;Glass, Christy;
Vol. 53 , pp. 137-47
275 views DOI Abstract
2020
The role of parenthood in shaping the gender wage gap - A comparative analysis of 26 European countries.
Cukrowska-Torzewska, Ewa;Lovasz, Anna;
Vol. 85 , pp. 102355
274 views DOI Abstract
2019
How structural adjustment programs affect inequality: A disaggregated analysis of IMF conditionality, 1980-2014.
Forster, Timon;Kentikelenis, Alexander E;Reinsberg, Bernhard;Stubbs, Thomas H;King, Lawrence P;
Vol. 80 , pp. 83-113
250 views DOI Abstract
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Journament

Overall Quality Score

43.0/100

Tier: Below Average

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

This score helps researchers, institutions, and publishers understand the holistic quality and impact of a journal beyond traditional metrics.

Engagement Score

30.9/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

35.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

30.0/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

40.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

35.5/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

50.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Ethics & Transparency Score

0.0/100

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

0.0/100

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

0.0/100

Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

0.0/100

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

0.0/100

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.