FWU Journal of Social Sciences

Aims & Scope

FWU Journal of Social Sciences has been upgraded to category “X” in the social sciences category of journals by Higher Education Commission (HEC).

The journal is an open access, double blind peer reviewed published by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, Pakistan.

The main objective of FWU Journal of Social Sciences is to publish articles that provide significantly to the body of knowledge.

The Journal provides a forum for publication of original papers on a variety of issues pertaining to social sciences.

Preference is given to contributions based on empirical research.

However, book reviews and theoretical articles of immense importance / relevance for social scientists are also published.

The Scope of the Journal Include: -Psychology- Education- Managment Sciences- Social Work- Sociology- Anthropology- History- Economics- Political Science- Mass Communication

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.302

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	8

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16560

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	205

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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 Arts and Humanities, Psychology and 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.

• Likert Scale in Social Sciences Research: Problems and Difficulties

  Citation: 55

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• Statistical Package for Social Sciences Acceptance in Quantitative Research: From the Technology Acceptance Model’s Perspective

  Citation: 23

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• Effectiveness of Digital Technology Tools in Teaching Pronunciation to Saudi EFL Learners

  Citation: 8

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• Social consequences of wife-battering in Ogbaru and Onitsha North Local Government Areas of Anambra State, Nigeria

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Chinwe, Emeka M.

• Green Finance and Sustainable Development Nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Citation: 5

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• The Development of a Family Cohesion Scale: A Preliminary Validation

  Citation: 5

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• Role of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Education in the 21st Century

  Citation: 4

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• Teachers' Perspectives towards Online Professional Development Programs during the Period of COVID-19 Pandemic in the Saudi EFL Context

  Citation: 4

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• The Geo-Economics and Geopolitical Significance of Gwadar Port in the Changing Maritime Scenario

  Citation: 3

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• Chemistry Lesson Plan Design and Teaching: A Case Study of Senior Secondary Schools in the Urban Regions of the Gambia

  Citation: 3

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