Voluntas
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Aims & Scope
The official journal of the International Society for Third-Sector Research, Voluntas is an interdisciplinary international journal that aims to be the central forum for worldwide research in the area between the state, market, and household sectors. The journal combines full-length articles with shorter research notes (reflecting the latest developments in the field) and book reviews. Voluntas is essential reading for all those engaged in research into the Third Sector (voluntary and nonprofit organizations) including economists, lawyers, political scientists, psychologists, sociologists, and social and public policy analysts. It aims to present leading-edge academic argument around civil society issues in a style that is accessible to practitioners and policymakers.
Special Issues
Calls for PapersNo active Calls for Papers found for this journal.
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SOCIAL ISSUES
SOCIAL ISSUES
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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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 AnalysisVoluntas (acronym: volu, ISSN: 0957-8765) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of SOCIAL ISSUES, published by Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) in Brazil. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.40, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.939 (Q1), an H-index of 77.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 6 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 133 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,259 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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