Journal profile · Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science
Social Inclusion
ISSN 2183-2803 · Cogitatio Press · Portugal
Social Inclusion: CAS Zone 3 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.28; fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 15 weeks (community reports); 225 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Social Inclusion is published by Cogitatio Press and is in Zone 3 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Migration, Refugees, and Integration, Migration and Labor Dynamics and Social Policy and Reform Studies, together about 28.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Social Inclusion is a peer-reviewed open access journal that provides academics and policy-makers with a forum to discuss and promote a more socially inclusive society. The journal encourages researchers to publish their results on topics concerning social and cultural cohesiveness, marginalized social groups, social stratification, minority–majority interaction, cultural diversity, national identity, and core-periphery relations, while making significant contributions to the understanding and enhancement of social inclusion worldwide. Social Inclusion aims at being an interdisciplinary journal, covering a broad range of topics, such as immigration, poverty, education, minorities, disability, discrimination, and inequality, with a special focus on studies that discuss solutions, strategies, and models for social inclusion. Social Inclusion invites contributions from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds and specializations, inter alia sociology, political science, international relations, history, cultural studies, geography, media studies, educational studies, communication science, and language studies. We welcome conceptual analysis, historical perspectives, and investigations based on empirical findings, while accepting regular research articles, review articles, commentaries, and short notes.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science
Editor-in-chief Ulf R. HedetoftPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 3%); most named United Kingdom 17, Netherlands 9, Germany 7, Austria 6, Switzerland 5 (86 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Migration, Refugees, and IntegrationSocial Sciences11.9%
- Migration and Labor DynamicsSocial Sciences9%
- Social Policy and Reform StudiesSocial Sciences7.5%
- Homelessness and Social IssuesHealth Professions6.2%
- Employment and Welfare StudiesHealth Professions5.1%
- Youth Education and Societal DynamicsSocial Sciences4.7%
- Work-Family Balance ChallengesSocial Sciences3.9%
- Migration, Health and TraumaPsychology3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 1.28LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.44LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.96LetPub ·
- h-index
- 51OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 499OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.89OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 97.17%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 174LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 1,365Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,538 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 111 | 111 | 66 |
| 2025 | 225 | 225 | 356 |
| 2024 | 141 | 141 | 478 |
| 2023 | 116 | 116 | 602 |
| 2022 | 163 | 163 | 965 |
| 2021 | 159 | 159 | 1,816 |
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 15 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 15 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 1,350 | Yes | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | EUR 1,050 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 1,050 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | EUR 1,350 / EUR 1,450 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- EUR 1,350
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 5
- Not considered
- AI co-authorship
Article types accepted7, with length limits
- articleArticle | Open Access | Published: 10 September 2026Length not stated
- book reviewa book based on its content and merit. Book reviews should not exceed the maximum length of 3,000 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the estab…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- commentaryes should be submitted as Commentaries. Commentaries should not exceed the maximum length of 3,000 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the esta…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- correctionCorrection Open Submissions Indexed Peer ReviewedLength not stated
- editorialt into the topic of the thematic issue. Editorials should not exceed the maximum length of 3,000 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the establ…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- reviewtate of research on a particular topic. Reviews should not exceed the maximum length of 8,500 words (additional fees apply if a manuscript exceeds the establismain text ≤ 8,500 words
- short noteShort Note Open Submissions Indexed Peer ReviewedLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Large Language Models (LLMs) in Your Manuscript
Transparency in Using LLMs Cogitatio Press recognizes the potential of LLMs like ChatGPT to assist authors in writing their manuscripts. However, to ensure responsible use and maintain the integrity of our publications, any use of LLMs during the research or writing process must be clearly disclosed. Disclosure Options Methods Section: Briefly describe the specific LLM used and how it contributed …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship and Copyright
Cogitatio Press upholds that authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and validity of their work and remain liable for any breach of publication ethics. Authors should be mindful of how the AI-assisted tool they choose to use handles intellectual property and user data rights, if the company responsible for the AI tool allows them to opt out of data retention and AI training, o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure Options
Methods Section: Briefly describe the specific LLM used and how it contributed to your work (e.g., for grammar and style improvement, literature review assistance, or brainstorming initial ideas for the structure). Acknowledgments Section: Acknowledge the specific LLM tool used and its contribution (if applicable).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
COPE Code of Conduct; zero tolerance for plagiarism; plagiarism screening before peer review. Model summary
Publisher’s Responsibilities The publisher is committed to the highest ethical and transparent publishing principles, and guarantees full integrity and professionalism in all its editorial processes. Cogitatio Press endorses the Code of Conduct established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (http://publicationethics.org) and has a zero tolerance policy regarding plagiarism, fraudulent publicat…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Authorship and Copyright
Cogitatio Press upholds that authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and validity of their work and remain liable for any breach of publication ethics. Authors should be mindful of how the AI-assisted tool they choose to use handles intellectual property and user data rights, if the company responsible for the AI tool allows them to opt out of data retention and AI training, o…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Immediate open access; authors retain copyright; no subscription fees. Model summary
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All of our journals are open access, that is, they can be accessed free of charge by any reader, anywhere in the world, regardless of affiliation. This means that not only researchers backed by well-funded institutions, but…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer-Review
Double-blind peer review; at least two review reports per manuscript (except Editorials, Commentaries, and Book Reviews); reviewers asked to complete review within two weeks. Model summary
Manuscripts will undergo a very stringent double-blind peer-review process, where both the identities of authors and reviewers remain undisclosed in order to guarantee the highest quality of the journal. All manuscripts (except for Editorials, Commentaries and Book Reviews) will be sent out for review and at least two review reports per manuscript will be collected. All reviewers will be carefully…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
PKP PLN distributed archiving system. Model summary
This journal utilizes the Public Knowledge Project PLN system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration.
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
- Cogitatio Press
- Country or region
- Portugal
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2183-2803
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Social Inclusion
What CAS zone is Social Inclusion in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Social Inclusion is in Zone 3 of Sociology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Social Inclusion?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.28; CiteScore 2.8, h-index 51.
How long does peer review take at Social Inclusion?
Authors report an average review time of about 15 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 Social Inclusion?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; Suggested reviewers: Required, 5. 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 Social Inclusion based?
Of the 86 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (17), Netherlands (9) and Germany (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Social Inclusion?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Social Inclusion is indexed in SSCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Social Inclusion open access, and what is the APC?
Social Inclusion 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: .