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WoS SCIE Q2Scopus Q1SCImago #4,044Hybrid

International Journal Of Social Robotics

Acronym:soro
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Abbreviation (ISO):INT. J. SOCIAL ROB
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Identifier (ISSN):1875-4791(Print)/1875-4805(Online)
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Publisher:Springer Netherlands
Clarivate IF (2026)
4.6↑ +0.9
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q2
WoS SCIEJCR Quartile
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for International Journal Of Social Robotics

WoS Q2
13572.0120182.320192.5220205.1320213.820224.720233.820243.720254.62026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):4.6
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
1.123
#4,044

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
94

94 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ2
Self-Citation Rate7.9%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
125articles/year
66.57% Gold OA•97.22% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Social Robotics is the study of robots that are able to interact and communicate among themselves, with humans, and with the environment, within the social and cultural structure attached to its role. The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics related to the latest technologies, new research results and developments in the area of social robotics on all levels, from developments in core enabling technologies to system integration, aesthetic design, applications and social implications. It provides a platform for like-minded researchers to present their findings and latest developments in social robotics, covering relevant advances in engineering, computing, arts and social sciences. The journal publishes original, peer reviewed articles and contributions on innovative ideas and concepts, new discoveries and improvements, as well as novel applications, by leading researchers and developers regarding the latest fundamental advances in the core technologies that form the backbone of social robotics, distinguished developmental projects in the area, as well as seminal works in aesthetic design, ethics and philosophy, studies on social impact and influence, pertaining to social robotics.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Computer ScienceArtificial IntelligencePsychologyRoboticsEngineeringPhilosophyBiologySociologyElectrical EngineeringEconomicsMathematicsSocial PsychologyMedicinePhysicsEpistemologyLinguisticsCognitive PsychologyPolitical ScienceNeuroscienceLawComputer Vision
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSCIE2026

ROBOTICS

Q2
Rank18/48
IndexSCIE
JCISCIE2026

ROBOTICS

Q2
Rank19/48
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year
2026Latest
IF4.6
Articles / Year106
Total Citations36
2025
IF3.7
Articles / Year139
Total Citations391
2024
IF3.8
Articles / Year109
Total Citations916
2023
IF4.7
Articles / Year135
Total Citations2,099
2022
IF3.802
Articles / Year112
Total Citations2,761

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #4,044Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:2009-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Arts and HumanitiesComputer ScienceEngineeringPsychology
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
1.123

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
5.53

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,413 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations2,445
3-Year Documents384
Citable Documents373

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate37.0%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Computer Science (miscellaneous)Q1
Control and Systems EngineeringQ1
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringQ1
Human-Computer InteractionQ1
PhilosophyQ1
Social PsychologyQ1
Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 7.9%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
2区 (Zone 2)Computer Science
Minor Category (Specific Field):
3区ROBOTICS
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
Not warned
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

International Journal Of Social Robotics (acronym: soro, abbr: INT. J. SOCIAL ROB, ISSN: 1875-4791) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ROBOTICS, published by Springer Netherlands in Netherlands since 2009. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.60, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.123 (Q1), an H-index of 94.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 10 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 125 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,413 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Publication Language
English
Frequency
10 issues per year
Founding Year
2009
Indexing & Databases
SCIEScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
VAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS, 3311 GZ

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Database Updated: 2026-09-28