International Journal of Design in Society

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Design in Society interrogates the social sources and social effects of design.

Focal points of interest include design policy, the human impacts of design, design values, and design business.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24980

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	12

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.144

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	4

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities 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.

• Prospect and Refuge Theory: Constructing a Critical Definition for Architecture and Design

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Annemarie S., Michael J.

• The Gap of Teaching Sustainability in Planning and Urban Design Programs in Saudi Arabia

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Anas

• Ecocentric Design: We Are Deeply Connected

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Louise

• Emotional Object Creation: Knowing through Experiencing, Experiencing through Unknowing

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Eunjeong

• A Determinism and Desire: Some Neurological Processes in Perceiving the Design Object

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Jan Alexander

• Community-centered Design: A Design Perspective on Innovation In and For Places

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Beatrice

• Exploring the Chinese Costume and Its Influence on the Contemporary Fashion Market

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Yan He

• Dark Design: A New Framework for Advocacy and Creativity for the Nocturnal Commons

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Nick

• The 6C Model: The Contribution of Design to Open, Complex, Problem Solving

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Silje Alberthe Kamil

• Auditory User Interface Design: Practical Evaluation Methods and Design Process Case Studies

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Myounghoon

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