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Contexts Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Contexts in one click — DocuGuru applies the official SAGE template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Contexts format

Contexts is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics, Human auditory perception and evaluation.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Contexts, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inContemporary Sociological Theory and Practice Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics Human auditory perception and evaluation Legal and Regulatory Analysis Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies
ISSN1536-5042
Citation impact (2-yr)0.43
h-index46
i10-index266
Total citations12,248
Top institutions publishing hereGender Studies
Journal websitewww.contexts.org
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Contexts per year

86
2014
91
2015
84
2016
82
2017
83
2018
77
2019
98
2020
82
2021
69
2022
65
2023
64
2024
77
2025

Citation impact of Contexts by publication year

916
2014
439
2015
328
2016
366
2017
758
2018
492
2019
268
2020
184
2021
124
2022
136
2023
60
2024
10
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Contexts

The Global South

Nour Dados, Raewyn Connell · 1 Feb 2012

The phrase “Global South” marks a shift from a focus on development or cultural difference toward an emphasis on geopolitical power relations. Nour Dados and Raewyn Connell demystify and contextualize this term.

Growing Up is Harder to do

Frank F. Furstenberg, Sheela Kennedy, Vonnie C. McLoyd et al. · 1 Aug 2004

In the past several decades, a new life stage has emerged: early adulthood. No longer adolescents, but not yet ready to assume the full responsibilities of an adult, many young people are caught between needing to learn advanced job skills and depending on their family to support them during the transition.

The Precariat

Guy Standing · 1 Nov 2014

Economist Guy Standing explains how millions of people are in the precariat, and in defining this emerging class, points to the dangerous political and social consequences as well as the exciting progressive revival that this class could produce.

Contexts template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Contexts format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Contexts template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Contexts use?
Contexts uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Contexts, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Contexts?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Contexts document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Contexts template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Contexts format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Contexts?
Contexts is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Contexts template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Contexts PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Contexts template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Contexts template cost?
You can start writing in the Contexts template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Contexts PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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