Social Policy and Administration

SJR Rank #6,347H-index: 86SJR: 0.847Best quartile: Q1APC: US$4,330
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Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Country

United Kingdom

Type

journal

SJR by Edition

2022202500.250.50.751

Subject Categories

  • DevelopmentQ1
  • Public AdministrationQ1
  • Social WorkQ1
  • Sociology and Political ScienceQ1

Areas: Social Sciences

Most published research topics

Social Policy and Reform StudiesHealthcare innovation and challengesHousing, Finance, and NeoliberalismEmployment and Welfare StudiesIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingHomelessness and Social IssuesPolitical and Economic history of UK and USGender, Labor, and Family DynamicsLabor Movements and UnionsSocial Work Education and Practice

Source: OpenAlex

Publication Statistics

2025 Docs3-Year DocsCitable Docs055110165220

Documents per Year

2022202503570105140

Detailed Information

ISSN

0144-5596, 1467-9515

SJR Best Quartile

Q1

Region

Western Europe

Citations per Document (2 years)

3.38

References per Document

57.55

Coverage

1967-2026

Scope

Social Policy & Administration is the longest established journal in its field. Whilst remaining faithful to its tradition in academic excellence, the journal also seeks to engender debate about topical and controversial issues. Typical numbers contain papers clustered around a theme. The journal is international in scope. Quality contributions are received from scholars world-wide and cover social policy issues not only in Europe but in the USA, Canada, Australia and Asia Pacific.

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