American Journal of Sociology
Impact Factor Trend (2022–2026)
Clarivate IF trend for American Journal of Sociology
SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
225 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Established in 1895 as the first US scholarly journal in its field, the American Journal of Sociology (AJS) presents pathbreaking work from all areas of sociology, with an emphasis on theory building and innovative methods. AJS strives to speak to the general sociology reader and is open to contributions from across the social sciences—sociology, political science, economics, history, anthropology, and statistics—that seriously engage the sociological literature to forge new ways of understanding the social. AJS offers a substantial book review section that identifies the most salient work of both emerging and enduring scholars of social science. Commissioned review essays appear occasionally, offering readers a comparative, in-depth examination of prominent titles. Although AJS publishes a very small percentage of the papers submitted to it, a double-blind review process is available to all qualified submissions, making the journal a center for exchange and debate "behind" the printed page and contributing to the robustness of social science research in general.
Special Issues
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SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisAmerican Journal of Sociology (ISSN: 0002-9602) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of SOCIOLOGY, published by University of Chicago Press in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.193 (Q1), an H-index of 225.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 31 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $3,965 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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