Journal profile · SOCIOLOGY
International Journal of Sociology of Education
ISSN 2014-3575 · Hipatia Press · Spain
International Journal of Sociology of Education: CAS Zone 4 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 40 weeks (community reports); 12 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Sociology of Education is published by Hipatia Press and is in Zone 4 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Educational Practices and Policies, Education and Teacher Training and Education in Rural Contexts, together about 26% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
RISE publishes theoretical articles and original research findings in the field of education from a sociological perspective, using diverse methodological approaches grounded in scientific theory and evidence. The journal welcomes disciplinary and interdisciplinary contributions that examine educational processes, institutions and policies, and that advance social transformation and the overcoming of social inequalities through education. The journal is particularly interested in research addressing the intersections between education and broader social structures, including inequality, power relations, stratification, migration, gender, policy and institutional change. Submissions are expected to demonstrate clear theoretical and analytical contributions and to engage with international debates, with relevance beyond the local context.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): SOCIOLOGY
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 11, United States 2, Brazil 1, Portugal 1, Cyprus 1 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Educational Practices and PoliciesSocial Sciences10.2%
- Education and Teacher TrainingSocial Sciences8.5%
- Education in Rural ContextsSocial Sciences7.3%
- Social Sciences and PoliciesSocial Sciences6.5%
- Inclusive Education and DiversitySocial Sciences6.1%
- Global Educational Policies and ReformsSocial Sciences4.9%
- School Choice and PerformanceSocial Sciences4.5%
- Educational Innovations and TechnologyComputer Science4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Sociology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Sociology | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.27LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.54LetPub ·
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 38OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.65OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 12.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 12LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 235 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 38 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 | 21 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 52 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | 65 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 40 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 14 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 40 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | EUR 400 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | EUR 400 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | EUR 600 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–200 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted1
- original researchThe International Journal of Sociology of Education (RISE) publishes original research that contributes to current debates in the sociology of education and adv…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Authorship Authorship
All authors meet the journal’s authorship criteria, have made a substantial contribution to the work, approve the submitted version, agree on the authorship list and its order, and accept collective responsibility for the content. All authors have provided and validated their ORCID identifiers. None of the authors or co-authors have published an article in this journal within the last 24 months.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Standards
Upholds research integrity and editorial ethics in line with COPE principles, including transparency in authorship, peer review, conflict of interest management and post-publication responsibility. Model summary
RISE adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as detailed in the Hipatia Press Journal Policy. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) Model summary
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original and that they hold the rights nece…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Spanish. Model summary
Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Spanish.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process in accordance with the editorial standards of Hipatia Press.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Hipatia Press
- Country or region
- Spain
- Language
- English, Spanish
- ISSN
- 2014-3575
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 15, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Sociology of Education
What CAS zone is International Journal of Sociology of Education in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Sociology of Education is in Zone 4 of Sociology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Sociology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Sociology of Education?
Authors report an average review time of about 40 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Sociology of Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Sociology of Education based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (11), United States (2) and Brazil (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Sociology of Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Sociology of Education is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal of Sociology of Education open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Sociology of Education is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .