Journal profile · Social Sciences-Cultural Studies
Society Register
ISSN 2544-5502 · Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan · Poland
Society Register: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 20 weeks (community reports); 14 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Society Register is published by Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Children's Rights and Participation, Gender and Feminist Studies and Physical Education and Sports Studies, together about 20% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The mission of the Society Register (SR) journal is to publish original works of interest to the social sciences in general, new theoretical approaches, empirical research results that advance our understanding of fundamental social processes, and important methodological innovations. All areas of social sciences are welcome, with particular attention to sociology.The journal is dedicated to exploring the theoretical accounts and practical dimensions of social life through a robust critical approach. “Registering” societal change requires approaches that account for the different research methodologies used across social disciplines. That is why the Society Register focuses primarily on the critical dimension of research in sociology (society), economics (economy), political science (politics), pedagogy (education), and cultural studies (culture).Society Register is an independent, non-political, non-governmental and non-profit-making journal. We welcome contributions from researchers irrespective of race, colour, religion, or nationality.Authors from developing countries are particularly welcome.Society Register publishes peer-reviewed original research, critical reviews or short communications on all aspects of societal change. Society Register is a quarterly journal, and individual issues are published in the following sequence: Issue 1 – by the end of March; Issue 2 – by the end of June; Issue 3 – by the end of September; Issue 4 – by the end of December.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Cultural Studies
Editor-in-chief Mariusz BaranowskiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 5%); most named Poland 10, United Kingdom 3, Germany 2, Mainland China 1, United States 1 (19 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Children's Rights and ParticipationSocial Sciences6.7%
- Gender and Feminist StudiesSocial Sciences6.7%
- Physical Education and Sports StudiesSocial Sciences6.7%
- Populism, Right-Wing MovementsSocial Sciences5.6%
- Animal Law and WelfareSocial Sciences5.6%
- Urban Planning and GovernanceSocial Sciences5.1%
- Sports, Gender, and SocietySocial Sciences5.1%
- Migration, Refugees, and IntegrationSocial Sciences4.6%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Studies | Q1 | 95/1434 | 93rd |
| Gender Studies | Q1 | 48/233 | 79th |
| Political Science and International Relations | Q1 | 156/745 | 79th |
| Sociology and Political Science | Q1 | 347/1530 | 77th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ERIH PLUSPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, Crossref
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
- 3.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.87LetPub ·
- h-index
- 18OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 39OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.41OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 4Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 239 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | 156 |
| 2025 | 14 | 14 | 201 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 226 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 259 |
| 2022 | 29 | 29 | 262 |
| 2021 | 33 | 33 | 270 |
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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–200 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- articlesARTICLE TYPES: Articles (original research articles and case reports) [between 6,000-8,000 words]Length not stated
- case reportArticles (original research articles and case reports) [between 6,000-8,000 words] Discussions and research notes [between 2,500-5,500 words]Length not stated
- discussions and research notesDiscussions and research notes [between 2,500-5,500 words]Length not stated
- original research articleArticles (original research articles and case reports) [between 6,000-8,000 words] Discussions and research notes [between 2,500-5,500 words]main text ≤ 8,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use 11. Use of AI-assisted tools (disclosure and responsibility)
If authors use AI tools for language editing or other support, they must:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship 3. Authorship and contributorship
(i) Authorship must reflect substantial scholarly contribution (conceptualisation and design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, drafting/revising the manuscript).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest 11. Use of AI-assisted tools (disclosure and responsibility)
If authors use AI tools for language editing or other support, they must:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 9. Handling allegations of misconduct
Ethical approval required for research involving humans or animals. Model summary
We take suspected misconduct seriously. When concerns arise (before or after publication), the Editorial Team may:
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright: authors retain copyright and publishing rights; journal distributes under CC BY-NC 4.0. Model summary
Manuscript authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permissions for any copyrighted materials included within manuscripts. The authors must provide permission letters, when appropriate, to the Society Register Editors. In addition, all published papers in Society Register are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Authors retain copyright and…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Society Register is an open-access journal, with all articles published under a Creative Commons license Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International. The publisher provides open access (CC BY-NC 4.0) to all journal content, following the principle that freely accessible research enhances and accelerates global scientific development and knowledge exchange. Authors retain copyright and publishing r…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Peer review: initial editorial screening followed by double-blind refereeing by multiple reviewers. Model summary
The rules for reviewing for the Society Register comply with the applicable recommendations of the Ministry of Education and Science, with reference to the general rules of decency and ethical guidelines in research (Dobre praktyki w procedurach recenzyjnych w nauce [Good Practices in Review Procedures in Science]). By submitting an article for consideration, the Authors are granting the Editorial…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Anti-plagiarism Policy
To ensure the originality and high quality of published articles, the journal follows established procedures in its evaluation and is a member of the Crossref Similarity Check service. Similarity Check is an initiative established by CrossRef and iThenticate that aims to provide publishers with professional support in preventing plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct. A system is a high…
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
- Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan
- Country or region
- Poland
- Language
- English, Polish
- ISSN
- 2544-5502
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Society Register
How long does peer review take at Society Register?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 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 Society Register?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; Cover letter: Required. 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 Society Register based?
Of the 19 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Poland (10), United Kingdom (3) and Germany (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Society Register?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Society Register is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists ERIH PLUS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Society Register open access, and what is the APC?
Society Register is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, 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: .