Sociologia, Problemas e Praticas

Aims & Scope

The journal Sociologia, Problemas e Práticas was established in 1986, since when it has been published without interruption.

It is a scientific journal whose main purpose is to publish sociological analysis articles resulting from original research, the development of theory, or thematic evaluation.

It also accepts papers from other social science areas, where there is an interdisciplinary interest.

It is directed towards an international audience, publishing articles in Portuguese, English Spanish and French, by authors from various countries.

The journal's editorial stance is governed by principles of scientific quality, paradigmatic pluralism and social relevance.

It aims to ensure that the articles published make a significant contribution to the advance of knowledge.

Articles submitted for publication undergo a blind independent review by at least two recognised specialists drawn from a range of countries.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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

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.

• Resiliência: de uma noção "heróica" a um conceito sociológico

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Pedro, Alexandre, Luís

• The evolution of drug trafficking and organized crime in Latin America

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Bruce

• Activismo digital em Portugal: um estudo exploratório

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Ricardo, Inês, José Alberto

• O uso das tecnologias digitais entre os seniores: motivações e interesses

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Isabel

• What is ideology?

  Citation: 12

  Authors: John Levi

• School bullying

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Peter K.

• Professions in turbulent times: changes, challenges and opportunities

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Julia

• In search of a sociological explanation for the emotional turn

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Ana Marta

• Para um construtivismo social realista

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Dave

• Desigualdades, redistribuição e o impacto do desemprego: tendências recentes e efeitos da crise económico-financeira

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Renato Miguel, Frederico