Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Social Change- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Council for Social Development




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

0.49

SJR

 0.216

h-Index

 16

Rank

 18426

Important Details

Title Social Change
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Development (Q3); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q3); Sociology and Political Science (Q3)
Impact Score 0.49
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.216
h-index 16
Overall Rank 18426
Publisher Name Council for Social Development
Publication Country India
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 00490857
Coverage and History 1979, 1981-1987, 1995-1996, 1999-2022
Best Quartile Q3
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
65

About Social Change


Social Change is a journal published by Council for Social Development. This journal covers the area[s] related to Development, Geography, Planning and Development, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), Sociology and Political Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1979, 1981-1987, 1995-1996, 1999-2022. The rank of this journal is 18426. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 0.49, 16, and 0.216, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 00490857.

The best quartile of Social Change is Q3. This journal has received a total of 65 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Social Change Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Social Change is 0.49. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 0.49

It is increased by a factor of around 0.01, and the percentage change is 2.08% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Social Change Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Social Change is 0.49. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Social Change. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.49
2021 0.48
2020 0.23
2019 0.19
2018 0.27
2017 0.17
2016 0.13
2015 0.22
2014 0.09

Social Change h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Social Change is 16. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 16 published articles with more than 16 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Social Change ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Social Change is/are as follows: 00490857.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Social Change Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Social Change is ranked 18426 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.216.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Social Change Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Social Change is Council for Social Development. The publishing house of this journal is located in the India. Its coverage history is as follows: 1979, 1981-1987, 1995-1996, 1999-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


How to publish in Social Change


If your area of research or discipline is related to Development, Geography, Planning and Development, Social Sciences (miscellaneous), Sociology and Political Science, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Social Change?

The latest impact score of Social Change is 0.49. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Social Change?

The latest h-index of Social Change is 16. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Social Change?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Social Change is 0.216. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Social Change?

The latest ranking of Social Change is 18426. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Social Change?

Social Change is published by Council for Social Development. The publication country of this journal is India.


What is the abbreviation of Social Change?

This standard abbreviation of Social Change is .


Is "Social Change" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Social Change is a journal published by Council for Social Development.


What is the scope of Social Change?

The scope of Social Change is as follows:

  • Development
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Sociology and Political Science

For detailed scope of Social Change, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Social Change?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Social Change is/are as follows: 00490857.


What is the best quartile for Social Change?

The best quartile for Social Change is Q3.


What is the coverage history of Social Change?

The coverage history of Social Change is as follows 1979, 1981-1987, 1995-1996, 1999-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Oral Radiology Journal Springer Japan 9461 20 2.06
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Social Change Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 0.49
2021 0.48
2020 0.23
2019 0.19
2018 0.27
2017 0.17
2016 0.13
2015 0.22
2014 0.09



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