Social Science Computer Review
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Aims & Scope
Unique Scope Social Science Computer Review is an interdisciplinary journal covering social science instructional and research applications of computing, as well as societal impacts of informational technology. Topics included: artificial intelligence, business, computational social science theory, computer-assisted survey research, computer-based qualitative analysis, computer simulation, economic modeling, electronic modeling, electronic publishing, geographic information systems, instrumentation and research tools, public administration, social impacts of computing and telecommunications, software evaluation, world-wide web resources for social scientists. Interdisciplinary Nature Because the Uses and impacts of computing are interdisciplinary, so is Social Science Computer Review. The journal is of direct relevance to scholars and scientists in a wide variety of disciplines. In its pages you'll find work in the following areas: sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, psychology, computer literacy, computer applications, and methodology.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
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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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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisSocial Science Computer Review (abbr: SOCIAL SCI. COMPUT. REV, ISSN: 0894-4393) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by SAGE Publications Inc. in United States since 1988. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 4.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.254 (Q1), an H-index of 104.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 118 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,587 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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