Social Science and Policy Research
Social Science and Policy Research is a research topic within General Social Sciences. Science Explorer counts 4.5k research works in it since 1950. 19.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers covers a wide range of interdisciplinary social science research topics including qualitative research methodology, phronetic social science, environmental management, conflict minerals, sociology, global governance, vocational education, and ethics and leadership. The papers explore various aspects of social science research methods, ethical considerations, and their applications in different fields.
- Social Science
- Research Methodology
- Qualitative Research
- Phronetic Social Science
- Environmental Management
- Conflict Minerals
- Sociology
- Global Governance
- Vocational Education
- Ethics and Leadership
- Research works
- 4.5k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 858 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 19.2% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +5% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Social Science and Policy Research research?
By volume, the United States and the United Kingdom publish the most (147 and 68 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 147 works
- 2 United Kingdom 68 works
- 3 Germany 29 works
- 4 Australia 23 works
- 5 Canada 22 works
- 6 Italy 21 works
- 7 India 21 works
- 8 Norway 19 works
- 9 Sweden 19 works
- 10 Poland 16 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Social Science and Policy Research research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Sapienza University of Rome publishes the most Social Science and Policy Research research, followed by University of Oslo and University of Cambridge.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Sapienza University of RomeItaly 8 works
- 2 University of OsloNorway 4 works
- 3 University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom 4 works
- 4 University of WarsawPoland 4 works
- 5 Lund UniversitySweden 3 works
- 6 Tribhuvan UniversityNepal 3 works
- 7 University of OxfordUnited Kingdom 3 works
- 8 Monash UniversityAustralia 3 works
- 9 Cardiff UniversityUnited Kingdom 3 works
- 10 University of HelsinkiFinland 3 works
Who are the leading researchers in Social Science and Policy Research?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Social Science and Policy Research include F. Stuart Chapin.
- 1 F. Stuart Chapin United States 2.7k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Social Science and Policy Research research done?
The largest centres of Social Science and Policy Research research in 2022–2025 are London (United Kingdom), Rome (Italy), Oslo (Norway) and Warsaw (Poland).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
Where is the best place to study Social Science and Policy Research?
Among universities, judged by research, Sapienza University of Rome score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sapienza University of RomeItaly | 6.0 | 5.5% | 12.4× | 8 | — |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Social Science and Policy Research research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 5% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Social Science and Policy Research.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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