Year: 2001
Type: article
Abstract: Sociologiccr (AS) is a scientific journal with a broad scope.As evidenced by its articles and book reviews.AS embraces theoretical and empirical work.micro-and macro levels of analysis, quantitative and qualitative methods, and all substantive areas of sociology.Although its material comes mainly from the Nordic countries, A S is international, both in its relevance to readers and openness to contributors.AS has always had rigorous standards, and is widely indexed and highly ranked among sociology journals in terms of citations.As academic disciplines, including sociology, are becoming increasingly specialized, new and older journals tend to narrow their focus substantively and even methodologically in an attempt to secure their position in an increasingly competitive environment.AS, however, along with several other important sociology journals, remains generalist by publishing material that crosses boundaries.New and important ideas are often born when crossing boundaries.Within the discipline, crossing boundaries also helps to strengthen the sense of common identity.The broad scope of AS is certainly a ch,allenge to the Editors, contributors, and readers, but we believe it is a challenge that should be welcomed and taken on in order to support quality and integrity within our discipline.A scientific journal does not change suddenly or radically with new Editors.We certainly hope we will be able to contribute to strengthening AS as a rigorous, generalist, and international sociology journal.But a good scientific journal requires a steady stream of
Source: Acta Sociologica
Language: English
Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2164072319