Aims and Scope of Qualitative Inquiry
Qualitative Inquiry is a peer-reviewed academic journal that covers methodological issues raised by qualitative research in the social sciences. The journal's editors-in-chief are Yvonna Lincoln (Texas A&M University) and Norman K. Denzin (University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign). It was established in 1995 and is currently published by SAGE Publications. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 

3
Eigenfactor 

0.005 - 0.01
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Anthropology

SNIP 

2.04
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1995 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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