Journal of Biosocial Science

Aims & Scope

Journal of Biosocial Science is a leading interdisciplinary and international journal in the field of biosocial science, the common ground between biology and sociology.

It acts as an essential reference guide for all biological and social scientists working in these interdisciplinary areas, including social and biological aspects of reproduction and its control, gerontology, ecology, genetics, applied psychology, sociology, education, demography, health and epidemiology.

Publishing original research papers, short reports, reviews, lectures and book reviews, the journal also includes a Debate section that encourages readers’ comments on specific articles, with subsequent response from the original author.

JBS is truly international both in terms of geographical areas covered and its contributors.

Its reputation for high quality and outstanding scholarship has made it into one of the leading journals in the area of biosocial science.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11105

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	283

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.523

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	64

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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 Medicine 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.

• DETERMINANTS OF VARIATION IN ADULT BODY HEIGHT

  Citation: 509

  Authors: KARRI

• A Long-term follow-up study of women using different methods of contraception— an interim report

  Citation: 312

  Authors: Martin, Sir Richard, Richard, Bridget, Peter

• WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AND FAMILY PLANNING: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Ndola, Ashley, Megan J., Jessica D., Mellissa, Shayna, Erica J., Ushma D.

• OBESITY AND THE RATE OF TIME PREFERENCE: IS THERE A CONNECTION?

  Citation: 158

  Authors: JOHN, PATRICIA K., BARRY

• The zygosity of twins: further evidence on the agreement between diagnosis by blood groups and written questionnaires

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Judith, Lindon

• CONSANGUINEOUS MARRIAGES IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

  Citation: 147

  Authors: L. I., A., Y. M., R., A. I., T.

• Menopausal Age and Symptomatology in a General Practice

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Barbara, Shirley A., D.

• An investigation of the age at menopause

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Sonja, Margot, Barbara

• SOCIAL NETWORKS AND INFLAMMATORY MARKERS IN THE FRAMINGHAM HEART STUDY

  Citation: 144

  Authors: ERIC B., LISA M., RALPH B., MARTIN G., LISA F., EMELIA J.

• PHYSICAL SPOUSAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN INDIA: SOME RISK FACTORS

  Citation: 144

  Authors: L., SHUBA, NITHYA, ABRAHAM, RAJAMOHANAM, NATA

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