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Qualitative Sociology Template

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About the Qualitative Sociology format

Qualitative Sociology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics, Social and Cultural Dynamics, Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Qualitative Sociology 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inQualitative Research Methods and Ethics Social and Cultural Dynamics Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice Management and Organizational Studies Migration, Ethnicity, and Economy
ISSN0162-0436
Citation impact (2-yr)1.29
h-index97
i10-index696
Total citations54,438
Article processing charge$3,090
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of California, Berkeley
Journal websitewww.springerlink.com
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Papers published in Qualitative Sociology per year

28
2014
25
2015
26
2016
23
2017
32
2018
35
2019
28
2020
34
2021
22
2022
28
2023
27
2024
36
2025

Citation impact of Qualitative Sociology by publication year

1.4K
2014
791
2015
363
2016
374
2017
574
2018
1.7K
2019
783
2020
570
2021
163
2022
117
2023
69
2024
32
2025

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

Most-cited papers in Qualitative Sociology

What is Qualitative in Qualitative Research

Patrik Aspers, Ugo Corte · 27 Feb 2019

What is qualitative research? If we look for a precise definition of qualitative research, and specifically for one that addresses its distinctive feature of being "qualitative," the literature is meager. In this article we systematically search, identify and analyze a sample of 89 sources using or attempting to define the term "qualitative." Then, drawing on…

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Qualitative Sociology template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Qualitative Sociology format?
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What reference style does Qualitative Sociology use?
Qualitative Sociology uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Qualitative Sociology 12, 45–58 (2023).
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