International Journal of Social Quality (United States)

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Social Quality (formerly the European Journal of Social Quality) is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal which has a primary focus on the interpretation of social quality through a wide range of disciplines, including social policy, economics, sociology, law and legal studies, philosophy, political science, geography, health sciences, and public administration.

The journal seeks to create a forum for scientists, researchers, policy makers, and practitioners to discuss issues related to social quality based on qualitative and quantitative methods, normative debate and action-oriented case studies.

The journal also discusses the social quality theory and approach in comparison with other approaches such as the quality of life, social capital, human security, the capability approach, and the human development or social harmony approach.

Special attention is given to global sustainability challenges addressed from the social quality and human security approach.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

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.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• The Social Consequences of Brexit for the UK and Europe: Euroscepticism, Populism, Nationalism, and Societal Division

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Steve

• Welfare after Growth: Theoretical Discussion and Policy Implications

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Max

• Four Dimensions of Societal Transformation

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Zuzana

• Evaluating the Quality and Legitimacy of Global Governance: A Theoretical and Analytical Approach

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Tim

• The Theatre of Human Trafficking: A Global Discourse on Lao Stages

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Roy

• Evolutionary Thermodynamics and Theory of Social Quality as Links between Physics, Biology, and the Human Sciences

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Jaap, Harry, Laurent

• Workplace Innovation, Social Innovation, and Social Quality

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Peter R.A., Steven, Ton

• Can Information and Communications Technology Enhance Social Quality?

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Claire

• Pathways to Empowerment

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Judith R. L. M., Irene E.

• Social Quality in a Transitive Society

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Valeriy