Social Studies of Science
Published by SAGE
ISSN : 0306-3127 eISSN : 1460-3659
Abbreviation : Soc. Stud. Sci.
Aims & Scope
Since 1970, Social Studies of Science has been a central journal for the field of Science and Technology Studies, serving as a venue for the articulation and development of key ideas and findings in the field from its early years to the current day.
The journal is multi-disciplinary, welcoming contributions that advance our understanding of science, technology and medicine as social and material activities.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.7 |
| 2024 | 2.90 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.293 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 110 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3119 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 529 |
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 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.
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Institutional Ecology, `Translations' and Boundary Objects: Amateurs and Professionals in Berkeley's Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, 1907-39
Citation: 6945
Authors: Susan Leigh, James R.
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The Social Construction of Facts and Artefacts: or How the Sociology of Science and the Sociology of Technology might Benefit Each Other
Citation: 1540
Authors: Trevor J., Wiebe E.
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The Impact of Research Collaboration on Scientific Productivity
Citation: 1152
Authors: Sooho, Barry