Journal profile
Servico Social Sociedade
ISSN 0101-6628 · eISSN 2317-6318 · Cortez Editora Ltda · Brazil
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Servico Social Sociedade: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 14 weeks (community reports); 78 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Servico Social Sociedade is published by Cortez Editora Ltda. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Social and Political Issues, Social Sciences and Policies and Social Work Education and Practice, together about 55.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal Serviço Social & Sociedade primarily aims to give visibility to the academic and professional production of social workers and researchers in the fields of Social Work, Humanities, Social Sciences, Applied Social Sciences, and related areas. The journal seeks to contribute to the debate and critical and analytical development of social theory, with an emphasis on topics that mainly engage with Brazilian and Latin American realities. In this regard, the journal welcomes articles that address national and international issues impacting Social Work, Public Policies, Ethics, Political Science, Health, and the broader field of Social Sciences, always from a critical perspective and with a commitment to social transformation.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Brazil 30, Portugal 2, Sweden 1, Argentina 1 (34 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Social and Political IssuesSocial Sciences31.5%
- Social Sciences and PoliciesSocial Sciences15%
- Social Work Education and PracticeSocial Sciences8.6%
- Political Economy and MarxismSocial Sciences6.2%
- Sociology and Education in BrazilSocial Sciences3.7%
- Social Policy and Reform StudiesSocial Sciences3.1%
- Labor Law and Work DynamicsSocial Sciences3%
- Employment, Labor, and Gender StudiesSocial Sciences2.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SciELOPublisher 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
- h-index
- 33OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 130OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.29OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 768 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 76 | 76 | 304 |
| 2025 | 78 | 78 | 436 |
| 2024 | 67 | 67 | 563 |
| 2023 | 53 | 53 | 629 |
| 2022 | 33 | 33 | 492 |
| 2021 | 33 | 33 | 539 |
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 14 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 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 | BRL 550 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 100 / BRL 480 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 100 / BRL 480 | No | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
The Serviço Social & Sociedade does not recommend the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the drafting of manuscripts. However, if authors decide to employ AI technologies, and in order to uphold the integrity, transparency, and quality of published research, the Journal establishes the following guidelines for the responsible use of AI in submitted manuscripts:Authorship: AI-based tools do not…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Policy on Conflict of Interest
Conflicts of interest may arise when authors, reviewers, or editors hold interests that could influence the preparation, review, or evaluation of manuscripts. Such conflicts may be personal, commercial, political, academic, or financial in nature. Upon submission, authors are responsible for recognizing and disclosing any financial or other conflicts that may have influenced their work. Where a co…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethics and Misconduct, Correction and Retraction Policy
The Serviço Social & Sociedade adopts a strict policy of ethics and good practices in scientific publishing, aiming to preserve its reputation and the integrity of research.Regarding authorship, all individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, development, or data analysis of the work must be identified as authors. This identification is formalized through the completion…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Authors of articles published in Serviço Social & Sociedade retain copyright of their works, licensing them under the Creative Commons Attribution BY 4.0 license. This license permits unrestricted reuse and distribution of the articles, provided that the original work is properly cited. Authors grant the Journal the right of first publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access
This journal operates under the Open Access model, providing unrestricted online access (including free of charge) to all scientific articles it publishes.Open access is the condition in which the copyright holder of an academic work grants usage rights to third parties through an open license (Creative Commons Attribution, CC-BY), allowing immediate free access to the work and authorizing any use…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Serviço Social & Sociedade adopts peer review as the central stage of its editorial process, ensuring scientific quality, coherence with its ethical-political stance, and commitment to academic rigor. Submitted manuscripts are reviewed by ad hoc referees with recognized expertise in the article’s subject matter, under a double-blind review system, which guarantees impartiality and integrity in the…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Serviço Social & Sociedade accepts the submission of manuscripts that have already been deposited on preprint platforms. In such cases, authors must complete a form indicating this condition and provide the name of the repository and the access link to the preprint.In line with the principles of Open Science, Serviço Social & Sociedade offers authors and reviewers the option of opening the peer re…
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Servico Social Sociedade
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Social and Political Issues, Social Sciences and Policies.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesBRL 550 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 14 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Cortez Editora Ltda
- Country or region
- Brazil
- Language
- English, Portuguese
- ISSN
- 0101-6628
- Electronic ISSN
- 2317-6318
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Servico Social Sociedade
How long does peer review take at Servico Social Sociedade?
Authors report an average review time of about 14 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Servico Social Sociedade based?
Of the 34 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Brazil (30), Portugal (2) and Sweden (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Servico Social Sociedade?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Servico Social Sociedade is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists SciELO; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Servico Social Sociedade open access, and what is the APC?
Servico Social Sociedade is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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: .