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Aims and Scope
The Journal of Social Issues is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues along with Analyses of Social Issues and Public Policy and Social Issues and Policy Review. The journal was established in 1945. The editor-in-chief is Carey S. Ryan (University of Nebraska Omaha). The journal covers human and social issues such as poverty, privacy, youth violence, social class, and education. Less
Journal of Social Issues Key Metrics
CiteScore 
8.2
H-Index
138
SJR
Q1Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
SNIP
1.95
Time to Publish
9
Mo
Time to Publish
% of papers by time taken from submission to publication
0 to 3 months4%
4 to 6 months13%
7 to 9 months42%
Above 9 months41%
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Topics Covered on Journal of Social Issues
Psychology
Legal socialization
Procedural justice
Critical thinking
Sustainable consumption
Test performance
Social class
Collective action
Social change
Reproductive justice
Psychological science
Racism
System justification
Social issues
Social psychology
Journal of Social Issues Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1944 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on Journal of Social Issues
How long has Journal of Social Issues been actively publishing? 
Journal of Social Issues has been in operation since 1944 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Journal of Social Issues?
Journal of Social Issues published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did Journal of Social Issues publish last year?
In 2023, Journal of Social Issues publsihed 25 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Journal of Social Issues?
For Journal of Social Issues, eISSN is 1540-4560 and pISSN is 0022-4537.
What is Citescore for Journal of Social Issues?
Citescore for Journal of Social Issues is 8.2.
What is the H Index for Journal of Social Issues ?
H Index for Journal of Social Issues is 138.
What is SNIP score for Journal of Social Issues?
SNIP score for Journal of Social Issues is 1.95.
What is the SJR for Journal of Social Issues?
SJR for Journal of Social Issues is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Journal of Social Issues?
WILEY is the publisher of Journal of Social Issues.
