Museums and Social Issues

Aims & Scope

Museums & Social Issues focuses on the interaction between compelling social issues and the way that museums respond to, influence, or become engaged with them.

The journal responds to dynamic and contemporary topics such as race, immigration, health care, democratic process, and representation by featuring theoretical, philosophical, and practical pieces that discuss museums in relation to a range of contemporary issues.

Submissions may include a history of the issue, critical questions, philosophical reflections, theoretical positions, examples of exhibits, programs or initiatives that have addressed issue, and a review or bibliography of pertinent books, websites, exhibits and other resources.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.144

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	8

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24986

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	12

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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 Arts and Humanities 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.

• Museum Visitors' Understanding of Evolution

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Amy, Margaret, Wendy, Judy

• Learning Science in Informal Environments: People, Places, and Pursuits

  Citation: 32

  Authors: George

• Fostering a Culture of Sustainability

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Douglas

• Parents, Science, and Interest

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Heather, Suzanne, Philip

• The Parental Role in Children's Museums

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Stephanie, Amanda, Emily

• The Learning Affordances of Augmented Reality for Museum Exhibits on Human Health

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Camillia

• Exhibiting Evolution

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Judy, Judy

• Social media, social inclusion, and museum disability access

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Rebecca, Frances

• Social participation of families with children with autism spectrum disorder in a science museum

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Alexander, Leigh Ann, Ellen S., Gael I., Juli, Christine, Allison, Kayla, Anna

• Does Viewing Art in the Museum Reduce Anxiety and Improve Wellbeing?

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Jennifer

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