Aims & Scope
Acta Sociologica is a peer reviewed journal that welcomes high-quality theoretical and empirical papers in all areas of sociology, in the form of full-length original articles (including meta-analyses and reviews of fields of research), as well as book reviews, review essays and commentaries to previously published articles.
Articles that present research comparing Nordic countries with one another or with other countries are particularly welcome.
The same applies to articles that help mediate between Nordic and international scholarly discussions.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.4 |
| 2024 | 1.30 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9217 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 189 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.627 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | Q1 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Licensing & Copyright
This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.
Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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Welfare States, Solidarity and Justice Principles: Does the Type Really Matter?
Citation: 259
Authors: Wil, John
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Primary and Secondary Effects in Class Differentials in Educational Attainment
Citation: 247
Authors: Michelle, Robert, John H., Meir
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National Identities, National Pride and Xenophobia: A Comparison of Four Western Countries
Citation: 237
Authors: Mikael
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What Makes People Support Public Responsibility for Welfare Provision: Self-interest or Political Ideology?
Citation: 209
Authors: Mads Meier