Journal of Social and Economic Development

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Social and Economic Development provides a comprehensive platform for research and analysis in the fields of social and economic development, with a particular focus on issues that impact emerging economies and underrepresented communities.

In addition to publishing high quality contributions on economic modelling with a strong theoretical and conceptual foundation, the journal discusses developmental issues that focus on viable institutional structures and good governance.

It seeks to advance scholarly discourse on topics that bridge economic theories, policy implications, and social dynamics, with a commitment to promoting sustainable, inclusive growth worldwide.

It also provides a platform for debate and discussion on policy matters.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.388

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	14

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14095

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	256

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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 Economics, Econometrics and Finance 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.

• Pandemic resilience and health systems preparedness: lessons from COVID-19 for the twenty-first century

  Citation: 71

  Authors: T., V. R., Alok

• Positive and negative impacts of COVID-19, an analysis with special reference to challenges on the supply chain in South Asian countries

  Citation: 46

  Authors: K.

• Determinants of financial resilience: insights from an emerging economy

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Fazelina Sahul, Yiing Jia, Phaik Nie

• Understanding labour market disruptions and job losses amidst COVID-19

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Rajendra P.

• Hunger and food security in the times of Covid-19

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Dipa

• The causal relationship between financial development and economic growth: an experience with BRICS economies

  Citation: 34

  Authors: K., R.

• Demographic considerations and food security in Nigeria

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Nkechi S.

• The impact of urbanisation on crop–livestock farming system: a comparative case study of India and Bangladesh

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Braja Bandhu, Nils

• Digital infrastructural development and inclusive growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Jean-Claude

• A new perspective into the relationship between CEO pay and firm performance: evidence from Nigeria’s listed firms

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Clement Olalekan, Olaolu Richard

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