Sociological Forum

Aims & Scope

Sociological Forum is the flagship journal of the Eastern Sociological Society.

The journal is peer reviewed and committed to publishing high quality research on substantive issues of fundamental importance to the study of society.

The journal’s mission is broad in scope, encompassing empirical works (both quantitative and qualitative), as well as works that develop theories, concepts or methodological strategies.

We also consider important replications and timely commentary.

All areas of sociology are welcome in Sociological Forum, as the journal strives to create a site of learning and exchange for scholars and students of the social sciences.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.743

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	75

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7494

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	417

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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 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.

• Citation: 784

  Authors: James M.

• Citation: 651

  Authors: Alejandro

• Conceptualizing Resistance

  Citation: 541

  Authors: Jocelyn A., Rachel L.

• Crafting the Neoliberal State: Workfare, Prisonfare, and Social Insecurity1

  Citation: 525

  Authors: Loïc

• Citation: 395

  Authors: Jeff, James M.

• Projects and Possibilities: Researching Futures in Action

  Citation: 369

  Authors: Ann

• Aging as intracohort differentiation: Accentuation, the Matthew effect, and the life course

  Citation: 338

  Authors: Dale

• Predatory, developmental, and other apparatuses: A comparative political economy perspective on the Third World state

  Citation: 330

  Authors: Peter B.

• The Social Costs of Gender Nonconformity for Transgender Adults: Implications for Discrimination and Health

  Citation: 278

  Authors: Lisa R., Eric Joy

• Calendars and keys: The classification of “home” and “work”

  Citation: 272

  Authors: Christena

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