Best Social Sciences and Humanities Journals

Journals are ranked according to a unique bibliometric score, meticulously crafted by Research.com, which accounts for both the estimated h-index and the number of leading scientists who have endorsed a journal over the past three years. This rigorous approach ensures that the ranking reflects not only citation impact but also peer recognition from prominent figures in the field.

The current ranking features Impact Score values collected on 2024-11-27, ensuring the most recent and relevant data are considered. The ranking process encompassed a detailed analysis of more than 1,373 journals, which were meticulously selected following an in-depth review of over 127,753 scientific documents published in the last three years. This evaluation involved input from 27,036 distinguished scientists, emphasizing the reliability and credibility of the results.

The sophistication and depth of the ranking methodology underscore the commitment of Research.com to providing stakeholders in Social Sciences and Humanities with a robust and transparent evaluation tool. For an in-depth explanation of the procedures and metrics used in computing the ranking scores, please refer to our Methodology Page.