Journal of Applied Social Science

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Applied Social Science publishes research articles, essays, research reports, teaching notes, and book reviews on a wide range of topics of interest to the social science practitioner.

Specifically, we encourage submission of manuscripts that, in a concrete way, apply social science or critically reflect on the application of social science.

Authors must address how they either improved a social condition or propose to do so, based on social science research.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17592

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	79

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.273

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	16

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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 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.

• Using Excel and Word to Structure Qualitative Data

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Solveig Osborg

• Neighbors Helping Neighbors

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Mary B.

• Katrina as a Natech Disaster: Toxic Contamination and Long-Term Risks for Residents of New Orleans

  Citation: 52

  Authors: J. Steven

• Reinventing Real Estate

  Citation: 32

  Authors: James

• The Hidden Challenge

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Toralf, Codey, Hosuk, Daniel L.

• Stakeholders’ Perspectives of Social Capital in Informing the Development of Neighborhood-Based Disaster Resilience Measurements

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Alan H., Julia, Douglas, Emma, David

• Civic Engagement and Public Sociology

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Mavis, Corey, Timothy, James

• Rethinking Recidivism

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Matthew A., Brittany L.

• Toward an Understanding of Food Pantry Food Recipients and the Agencies that Serve Them

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Jeffry A., Tracy A.

• Urban Ritual Events and Coping with Disaster Risk a Case Study of Lalitpur, Nepal

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Roshan Bhakta, Norio, J. David

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