Best Social Sciences and Humanities Journals

The position of each journal in the ranking is determined by a unique bibliometric score developed by Research.com. This score combines the estimated h-index with the number of leading scientists who have endorsed the journal over the previous three years, resulting in an accurate and multifaceted assessment of journal impact and prestige. All Impact Score values featured in the ranking were compiled as of 2024-11-27, ensuring the most current and relevant data is reflected.

The ranking process comprised an exhaustive review and evaluation of more than 1,373 journals, all selected through detailed inspection and rigorous analysis. The assessment involved examination of over 127,753 scientific documents authored and published within the last three years by 27,036 leading and highly regarded scientists in Social Sciences and Humanities. This thorough approach ensures that the ranking represents the depth, quality, and scholarly influence characteristic of the field.

For an in-depth understanding of the methodologies and criteria used to compute the ranking scores, please refer to our Methodology Page.