Patterns of scientific production in quality & quantity (2020–2024): a bibliometric perspective

This article presents a bibliometric analysis of the journal Quality & Quantity for the period 2020–2024, using data extracted from Scopus. The journal occupies a distinctive role in the scientific landscape by bridging quantitative methodology, statistical reasoning, and qualitative interpretation in the social sciences. The objective of this study is to examine publication patterns, citation dynamics, international authorship contributions, and influential works published during the selected period. The analysis employs descriptive indicators including annual scientific output, citation structures, authorship distribution, and geographic participation. The results show a stable yet heterogeneous production pattern across the period, reflecting both global academic transformations and the journal’s evolving intellectual profile. The findings highlight Quality & Quantity as a key platform for interdisciplinary methodological dialogue and contribute to a better understanding of its contemporary scholarly influence.