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Methodological Innovations Journal

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Methodological Innovations is an international #OpenAccess journal for social science research methods journals.sagepub.com/home/MIO Editors: @ruthboyask.bsky.social, @roxanneconnelly.bsky.social & Eric Harrison Publisher: @sagepub.com

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Methodological Innovations Journal @methodinnovations.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

📣 Our time as editors of Methodological Innovations is coming to an end. If you would be interested in taking on leadership of this exciting journal details of how to apply are below. @journals.sagepub.com

Methodological Innovations is seeking an Editor-in-Chief or Joint Editors-in-Chiefs to lead the journal into its next phase of development. An international, open access journal, it is a leading venue for peer-reviewed social research methods scholarship and publishes methodological advances and debates across social research method and methodology.
The journal reflects the breadth of innovation across the social sciences, including developments in digital methods, statistical techniques, survey design, qualitative analysis and other emerging or non-traditional approaches. Further information about the journal’s aims, scope and recent content can be found on the journal homepage.
Methodological Innovations is indexed in major abstracting and indexing databases and currently reports the following journal-level metrics: CiteScore 3.400; SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.616; h5-index 20; and h5-median 41. The journal is indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), ProQuest, PsycINFO and Scopus.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction of the journal and support its continued growth.
Key responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief / Joint Editors-in-Chiefs include:
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Providing intellectual and strategic leadership for the journal, with a focus on maintaining and strengthening its quality, reputation and reach.

Overseeing the peer review and editorial decision-making process, working closely with authors, reviewers and Sage to ensure a rigorous, timely and constructive experience.
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Encouraging submission of high-quality and methodologically innovative research from across the social sciences, including work by early career researchers.
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Working with the Editorial Board and publisher to support the journal’s development, ensuring appropriate disciplinary breadth and international representation.
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Promoting the journal within relevant academic communities and helping to shape its future direction.
To apply, please send a brief CV together with a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Applications should set out your vision for the journal over the term of editorship and demonstrate your ability to attract, develop and champion high-quality peer-reviewed content.
Applications from individuals or joint teams are welcome; joint applications should be submitted as a single application.
Kirstyn Malcolm Publishing Editor Kirstyn.malcolm@sagepub.co.uk

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Methodological Innovations Journal @methodinnovations.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

There is still time to submit an abstract to our special issue: Promises of Inferential Social Network Analysis in Social Sciences: Moving Beyond Network Descriptives, led by @koksal-banoglu.bsky.social

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Methodological Innovations Journal @methodinnovations.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Hi Bluesky! Methodological Innovations is an international, open access journal and the principal venue for publishing peer-reviewed, social-research methods articles. journals.sagepub.com/home/MIO

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