Aims & Scope

The Journal of Sex Research (JSR) is a scholarly journal devoted to the publication of articles relevant to the variety of disciplines involved in the scientific study of sexuality.

JSR is designed to stimulate research and promote an interdisciplinary understanding of the diverse topics in contemporary sexual science.

JSR publishes empirical reports, brief reports, theoretical essays, review articles, methodological articles, commentaries, and letters to the editor.

We do not accept personal narratives or case reports.

Each year we publish the Annual Review of Sex Research, an issue devoted to comprehensive reviews of current topics in sexual science.

JSR actively seeks submissions from researchers outside of North America.

Researchers and practitioners in the fields of psychology, sociology, education, psychiatry, communication, and allied health.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 2.7
2024 2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 1.071

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 139

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 4308

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 1325

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
2.7
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
1.071
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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