Qualitative Sociology Review

Aims & Scope

For a long time, we have observed an increased interest in qualitative sociology, and the use of an interpretive frame to understand human actions, social processes, meanings and definitions, and new social theory generally.

This international scientific journal is open-access.

It enables a free flow of information and the integration of the community of qualitative sociologists.

Qualitative Sociology Review publishes empirical, methodological, and theoretical articles applicable to all fields and specializations within sociology.

Every submitted paper is blind reviewed and quality-controlled by two reviewers.

The Editorial Staff and Consulting Editors strive to operate at a high level of scientific quality.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Biographies in talk: A narrative-discursive research approach

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Stephanie, Karen

• A Reflexive Lens: Exploring Dilemmas of Qualitative Methodology Through the Concept of Reflexivity

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Suzanne

• A Biographic Researcher in Pursuit of an Aesthetic: The use of arts-based (re)presentations in “performative” dissemination of life stories

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Kip

• What Counts as Qualitative Research? Some Cautionary Comments

  Citation: 52

  Authors: David

• Translation Challenges: Qualitative Interviewing in a Multi-Lingual Field

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Katharina

• Collaboration in Healthcare Through Boundary Work and Boundary Objects

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Ninna

• The question of animal selves: Implications for sociological knowledge and practice

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Leslie

• Politically Sensitive Encounters: Ethnography, Access, and the Benefits of “Hanging Out”

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Brendan Ciarán, Ruari-Santiago

• Pushing Daddy Away? A Qualitative Study of Maternal Gatekeeping

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Orlee

• Entering Discourses: A New Agenda for Qualitative Research and Sociology of Knowledge

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Reiner