International Sociology

Aims & Scope

Established in 1986 by the International Sociological Association (ISA), International Sociology was one of the first sociological journals to reflect the research interests and voice of the international community of sociologists.

This highly ranked peer-reviewed journal publishes contributions from diverse areas of sociology, with a focus on international and comparative approaches.

The journal presents innovative theory and empirical approaches, with attention to insights into the sociological imagination that deserve worldwide attention.

New ways of interpreting the social world and sociology from an international perspective provide innovative insights into key sociological issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12497

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	212

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.456

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	72

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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.

• Coloniality of Power and Eurocentrism in Latin America

  Citation: 1659

  Authors: Aníbal

• The Sociological Analysis of Professionalism

  Citation: 683

  Authors: Julia

• From `Dangerous Classes' to `Quiet Rebels'

  Citation: 411

  Authors: Asef

• ARE SOCIAL CLASSES DYING?

  Citation: 336

  Authors: Terry Nichols, Seymour Martin

• The Application of Participatory Action-Research in Latin America

  Citation: 321

  Authors: Orlando

• Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and Related Systematic Comparative Methods

  Citation: 314

  Authors: Benoît

• COVID-19 infodemic: More retweets for science-based information on coronavirus than for false information

  Citation: 313

  Authors: Cristina M, Beatriz, Gisela, Aitor

• Globalization

  Citation: 311

  Authors: John W.

• Filial piety in contemporary Chinese societies: A comparative study of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Kuang-Hui, Chin-Chun, Wei-Chun, Po-San

• GLOBALISATION AS HYBRIDISATION

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Jan Nederveen

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