International Journal of Social Research Methodology: Theory and Practice

Aims & Scope

A key feature of the Journal is its mixed audience of researchers within academic and other research organizations as well as practitioner-researchers in the field.

The Journal therefore aims to publish high quality methodological discussions which typically draw on a mix of academic and practice based research in professional and service settings, and those considering the relationship between the two.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	3.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.810

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	89

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1723

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1322

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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.

• Scoping studies: towards a methodological framework

  Citation: 24940

  Authors: Hilary, Lisa

• Sampling Knowledge: The Hermeneutics of Snowball Sampling in Qualitative Research

  Citation: 1956

  Authors: Chaim

• The online survey as a <i>qualitative</i> research tool

  Citation: 1008

  Authors: Virginia, Victoria, Elicia, Louise, Charlotte

• Applying critical realism in qualitative research: methodology meets method

  Citation: 769

  Authors: Amber J.

• Using and analysing focus groups: Limitations and possibilities

  Citation: 712

  Authors: Janet

• Snowball sampling: using social networks to research non‐heterosexual women

  Citation: 693

  Authors: Kath

• Focus group methodology: a review

  Citation: 548

  Authors: Sue

• Supporting thinking on sample sizes for thematic analyses: a quantitative tool

  Citation: 511

  Authors: Andrew J.B., Henry W.W.

• On Becoming a Pragmatic Researcher: The Importance of Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies

  Citation: 483

  Authors: Anthony J., Nancy L.

• Can sample size in qualitative research be determined a priori?

  Citation: 467

  Authors: Julius, Benjamin, Jackie, Tom

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