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American Journal of Cultural Sociology
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American Journal of Cultural Sociology

2049-7121

Published by: Springer

https://www.palgrave.com/41290

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 1045 6 12 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 8
Documents by Best Scientists*: 15
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 27
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.515
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at American Journal of Cultural Sociology?

The discussions in American Journal of Cultural Sociology mainly cover the fields of Sociology of culture, Social science, Politics, Cultural geography and Cultural capital. Topics in Sociology of culture explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Cultural anthropology, Culture theory and Narrative. The study on Cultural anthropology presented in American Journal of Cultural Sociology intersects with subjects under the field of Urban studies.

In addition to Social science research, the journal aims to explore topics under Public sphere, Gender studies, Social movement and Media studies. The in-depth study on Gender studies also explores topics in the intersecting field of Identity (social science). It connects research in Politics with the related topic of Power (social and political).

The journal aims to investigate interdisciplinary topics such as Cultural geography and Cultural studies.

  • Sociology of culture (92.51%)
  • Social science (32.09%)
  • Politics (19.25%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • What good are interviews for thinking about culture? Demystifying interpretive analysis (220 citations)
  • Why evangelicals voted for Trump: A critical cultural sociology (53 citations)
  • Deep stories, nostalgia narratives, and fake news: Storytelling in the Trump era (53 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at American Journal of Cultural Sociology:

The published articles facilitate discussions on Sociology of culture, Social science, Cultural capital, Culture theory and Cultural geography. The studies on Sociology of culture discussed at the most cited publications can also contribute to research in the domains of Identity (social science), Boundary-work, Phenomenon and Narrative. In addition to Social science research, the most cited publications aim to explore topics under Presidential election, Politics, Legitimation and Interview.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Social science
  • Politics
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Sociology of culture, Reading (process), Narrative, Field (Bourdieu) and Politics are tackled in the journal. Sociology of culture research discussed is linked with studies in Anthropology and Social science. Social science research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Corporate social responsibility and Research program.

American Journal of Cultural Sociology explores topics in Narrative which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Empire, Politics of memory, Tragedy, Archetypal literary criticism and Performative utterance. Some problems in Field (Bourdieu) that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Ethnography, Meaning (existential) and Social network. Issues in Politics were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like British Empire, Disappointment, Consumption (sociology), Style (sociolinguistics) and Highbrow.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • “Discovering culture” in interaction: solving problems in cultural sociology by recovering the interactional side of Parsons’ conception of culture (5 citations)
  • Local meaning structures: mixed-method sociosemantic network analysis (4 citations)
  • Career gatekeeping in cultural fields (3 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in American Journal of Cultural Sociology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Jeffrey C. Alexander (6 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Philip H. Smith (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Ronald N. Jacobs (4 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Jason L. Mast (4 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marcus Morgan (3 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in American Journal of Cultural Sociology (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Yale University (10 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Virginia (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Los Angeles (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Edinburgh (6 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 2.86% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 29.41% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.88% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.53% of all publications and 41.18% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor: An Intersection with Sociology of Culture

For those interested in the field of sociology, particular facets or studies could provide intriguing pathways to various careers. One such example is the application of themes from Sociology of Culture in fields related to substance abuse counseling. In understanding the complex cultural, social, and personal contexts that contribute to substance abuse, an interdisciplinary approach can be particularly beneficial.

Considering the significance of culture in shaping behaviors, including substance use and abuse, the American Journal of Cultural Sociology's discussions can be useful for people aspiring to become substance abuse counselors. This role often involves understanding the socio-cultural environment of individuals dealing with substance abuse and providing them with robust and compassionate counseling.

While this adoption of Sociology of Culture into counseling may seem unexpected, it can foster empathetic and effective communication strategies that grasp the full reality of dealing with substance abuse. It allows counselors to appreciate cultural factors that underpin people's understanding of substances and thus guides their responses to abuse and recovery programs.

Idaho, like many areas, needs dedicated professionals tackling substance abuse, which has surged to be a crucial public health issue. If you wish to contribute to this vital work, exploring the American Journal of Cultural Sociology can be a profound start. For detailed information on becoming a substance abuse counselor in Idaho, you can learn more from our article on how to become a substance abuse counselor in Idaho.

Top Publications

  • Social distancing as a critical test of the micro-sociology of solidarity.

    Randall Collins

    (2020)
    75 Citations
  • COVID-19 and symbolic action: global pandemic as code, narrative, and cultural performance

    Jeffrey C. Alexander;Philip Smith

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • What can cognitive neuroscience do for cultural sociology

    Omar Lizardo;Brandon Sepulvado;Dustin S. Stoltz;Marshall A. Taylor

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • Art markets in crisis: how personal bonds and market subcultures mediate the effects of COVID-19

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • The felt value of reading zines

    Ash Watson;Andy Bennett

    (2021)
    17 Citations
  • Cultural sociology in a secular age

    Jeffrey C. Alexander

    (2021)
    4 Citations
  • The neuro-cognitive turn in cultural sociology: from 1.0 to 2.0

    (2020)
    4 Citations
  • The return of antisemitism? Waves of societalization and what conditions them

    (2023)
    3 Citations
  • Solving the Problem of the Permanent Social: On Isaac Ariail Reed's Power in Modernity

    (2022)
    3 Citations
  • Critical circles and regional reputations: the Chicago imagists and the politics of art world peripheries

    (2020)
    2 Citations

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