In a world marked by rapid social change, political tension, and global inequality, the role of social science scholarship is more vital than ever. At the forefront of this endeavor stands The Social Science Journal—a leading, peer-reviewed platform that brings together critical voices and empirical research to understand the complexities of human society.
🌐 About the Journal
The Social Science Journal is the official publication of the Western Social Science Association (WSSA) and is published by Elsevier. With roots tracing back to 1963, the journal offers a vibrant forum for interdisciplinary research across the full spectrum of the social sciences—including sociology, political science, economics, anthropology, human geography, psychology, and interdisciplinary policy studies.
The journal is indexed in Scopus, SSCI, and other major databases, making it a recognized source of scholarly influence in both academic and policy-making circles.
📊 A Broad, Inclusive Scope
What sets The Social Science Journal apart is its commitment to interdisciplinary diversity and real-world relevance. Unlike many field-specific journals, SSJ actively encourages cross-disciplinary dialogue and welcomes submissions that bridge theory and practice.
Topics regularly featured include:
- Social inequality and justice
- Political systems and governance
- Migration and demography
- Public health and education policy
- Environmental and urban studies
- Race, gender, and cultural identity
- Quantitative and qualitative methods in social inquiry
This wide scope not only fosters innovation but also ensures that research published in SSJ has practical implications for both global and local communities.
📈 Editorial Standards and Impact
The Social Science Journal maintains rigorous editorial standards, with a robust double-blind peer review process that ensures scholarly integrity and clarity. Its Impact Factor has steadily grown, reflecting increasing citation rates and relevance to researchers, educators, and policy professionals.
- 1.8 (2023) Impact Factor
- Q2 Impact Factor Best Quartile
- 2.0 (2023) 5 year IF
- 4.7 (2023) CiteScore (Scopus)
- Q1 CiteScore Best Quartile
- 0.793 (2023) SNIP
- 0.548 (2023) SJR
The journal places particular value on:
- Methodological transparency
- Ethical research practices
- Timely, policy-relevant contributions
- The advancement of inclusive and equitable knowledge systems
📝 Why Publish in SSJ?
For scholars aiming to reach a broad audience and contribute to impactful discussions, SSJ offers a compelling platform.
Key benefits include:
- Interdisciplinary visibility: Your work reaches scholars from multiple fields.
- High indexing: Articles are discoverable in Scopus, Web of Science, and more.
- Editorial mentorship: Authors benefit from a dedicated editorial team focused on enhancing article clarity and contribution.
- Global engagement: Submissions are welcomed from scholars across all continents.
Whether you’re submitting a grounded ethnography, a large-scale data study, or a theoretical critique, SSJ provides the intellectual space and scholarly community for your work to thrive.
🌍 A Journal for the Times
In an era of fake news, polarized politics, and growing social discontent, The Social Science Journal offers something rare: evidence-based, peer-reviewed analysis of the human condition. It helps illuminate the forces shaping our societies and offers pathways for more informed governance, equitable policy, and inclusive development.