Sage Open

Sage Open is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published by SAGE Publications, with the ISSN 2158-2440. As a broad-scope, multidisciplinary title, it serves as a prominent outlet for original research and scholarly discourse across the social sciences and behavioral sciences, with a particular emphasis on sociology and related disciplines. The journal’s scope encompasses a wide array of main topics, including but not limited to sociology, political science, psychology, education, economics, and communication studies. It welcomes a diverse range of article types, with a primary focus on full-length original research articles, as well as review articles, theoretical discussions, and methodological contributions that advance understanding in these fields. The target audience includes academic researchers, university faculty, graduate students, and policy analysts who seek high-quality, accessible scholarship that bridges disciplinary boundaries. A defining feature of Sage Open is its fully open access model, ensuring that all published content is freely and permanently available online to a global readership, which maximizes visibility and impact for authors. The journal also operates under a continuous publication model, facilitating rapid dissemination of research. In terms of standing, Sage Open holds a notable position within the academic community; as of 2026, it has an Impact Factor of 2.4000, placing it in the JCR Q1 quartile. This ranking, combined with its designation in the 3区 (Zone 3) for sociology in the Chinese Academy of Sciences classification, reflects its solid reputation and growing influence as a credible and impactful open access venue for social science research.