Contemporary Sociology

Aims & Scope

Contemporary Sociology publishes reviews and critical discussions of recent works in sociology and related disciplines that merit the attention of sociologists.

Since not all sociological publications can be reviewed, a selection is made to reflect important trends and issues in the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27748

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.116

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	30

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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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.

• Inequality in Social Capital

  Citation: 662

  Authors: Nan

• From Sex Roles to Gendered Institutions

  Citation: 654

  Authors: Joan

• Belief, Attitude, Intention and Behavior: An Introduction to Theory and Research.

  Citation: 437

  Authors: Richard J., Martin, Icek

• The Proximate Causes of Employment Discrimination

  Citation: 340

  Authors: Barbara F.

• Toward a Sociology of the Network Society

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Manuel

• Minimizing Workplace Gender and Racial Bias

  Citation: 213

  Authors: William T.

• Creating a Caring Society

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Evelyn Nakano

• “What is Critical Realism? And Why Should You Care?”

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Philip S.

• Feminism Unmodified: Discourses on Life and Law

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Raymond W., Catherine A.

• Cyberspace and Identity

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Sherry

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