Soundings

About Soundings

About Soundings

Soundings is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Society for Values in Higher Education (United States). It focuses on Q4. Publication coverage spans 1975-1977, 1979-1980, 1982-1985, 1989, 1994, 2002-2023.

Key indicators: ISSN 2161-6302, 0038-1861; H-index 9.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

• H-index (9): 9 articles have each received at least 9 citations, indicating growing recognition.

Publishing in Soundings

When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.

• Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q4. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
• Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

• Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
• Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
• Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
• Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Soundings?
2161-6302, 0038-1861.

Who publishes Soundings?
Society for Values in Higher Education.

What are Soundings's metrics?
H-index 9.

Is Soundings peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.