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Social Sciences / Sociology Highly Cited Researchers 15 Scientists Citation Rankings - 2026
See how widely and consistently research is cited with real-time citation rankings.
Covering 2.6 million scientists, this list evaluates both total and last 5 years’ citation counts to measure scientific influence and highlight Highly Cited Researchers.
Built on transparency, it also addresses unethical practices and encourages reporting of violations. Compare results across 13 fields and 221 disciplines.
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
61
World Rank
1
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Social Sciences / Sociology
health | gender & sexuality | gendered bodies | food studies | qualitative researc
health | gender & sexuality | gendered bodies | food studies | qualitative researc
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Total461,534
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Last 5 Years368,995
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Last 5 Years / Total0.799
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
138,519
World Rank
667
Country Rank
194
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Social Sciences / Sociology
Sexualities | Schooling | Gender | Queer theory | New materialist feminism
Sexualities | Schooling | Gender | Queer theory | New materialist feminism
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Total8,433
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Last 5 Years3,411
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Last 5 Years / Total0.404
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
195,634
World Rank
985
Country Rank
53
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Citation Metrics
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Total6,049
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Last 5 Years1,666
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Last 5 Years / Total0.275
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
445,955
World Rank
2,410
Country Rank
585
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Citation Metrics
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Total2,316
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Last 5 Years1,522
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Last 5 Years / Total0.657
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
496,636
World Rank
2,680
Country Rank
646
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Citation Metrics
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Total1,988
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Last 5 Years1,442
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Last 5 Years / Total0.725
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
508,276
World Rank
2,728
Country Rank
169
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Citation Metrics
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Total1,922
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Last 5 Years606
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Last 5 Years / Total0.315
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
531,123
World Rank
2,858
Country Rank
684
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total1,798
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Last 5 Years616
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Last 5 Years / Total0.343
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
566,155
World Rank
3,058
Country Rank
725
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Social Sciences / Sociology
cultural studies | sociology | identities | colonialism | settler societ
cultural studies | sociology | identities | colonialism | settler societ
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Total1,626
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Last 5 Years761
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Last 5 Years / Total0.468
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
724,802
World Rank
3,743
Country Rank
840
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Social Sciences / Sociology
gender-based violence | minority education | masculinity studies | sociology of sport
gender-based violence | minority education | masculinity studies | sociology of sport
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Total1,050
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Last 5 Years483
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Last 5 Years / Total0.460
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
725,833
World Rank
3,750
Country Rank
842
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Social Sciences / Sociology
Economic Sociology | Public Policy | Public Health | Science and Technology Studies | Sociological Theor
Economic Sociology | Public Policy | Public Health | Science and Technology Studies | Sociological Theor
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Total1,047
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Last 5 Years605
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Last 5 Years / Total0.578
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
738,210
World Rank
3,795
Country Rank
256
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Social Sciences / Sociology
sociology of sport | qualitative research | young people's experiences of spor
sociology of sport | qualitative research | young people's experiences of spor
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Total1,012
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Last 5 Years838
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Last 5 Years / Total0.828
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
785,140
World Rank
3,980
Country Rank
882
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Social Sciences / Sociology
psychiatric power popular culture cultural studies drugs subcultures social devianc
psychiatric power popular culture cultural studies drugs subcultures social devianc
Citation Metrics
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Total891
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Last 5 Years533
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Last 5 Years / Total0.598
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
864,342
World Rank
4,255
Country Rank
930
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Social Sciences / Sociology
gender studies | feminist theory | political theory | sociology | social movement
gender studies | feminist theory | political theory | sociology | social movement
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Total719
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Last 5 Years426
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Last 5 Years / Total0.592
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
951,768
World Rank
4,509
Country Rank
954
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Citation Metrics
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Total577
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Last 5 Years324
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Last 5 Years / Total0.562
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,851,435
World Rank
6,099
Country Rank
1,212
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Citation Metrics
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Total93
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Last 5 Years38
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Last 5 Years / Total0.409
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