Sociology: methodology, methods, mathematical modeling (Sotsiologiya 4M) official website (eng) About the journal “Sociology : Methodology, Methods, Mathematical Modeling” (Sociology: 4M) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal presenting pioneering work on problems of methodology and methods of sociological research, on the collection, measurement and analysis of social science data, on building mathematical models of social processes. The journal was established by the Institute of Sociology RAS and the Central Economics and Mathematical Institute RAS in 1991. Sociology: 4M publishes articles that contribute to the development of sociological methodology, clarify the existing problems in this area and offer new solutions. In addition, it publishes analytical reviews of sociological methods. The orientation of the journal makes it unique specialized publication focusing on the methodology and methods of sociological research, the collection, measurement and analysis of social science data, building mathematical models of social processes. Main Columns: Social Research Methodology Theory and History of methods Data collection procedures Measurement techniques Mathematical modeling Methods of data analysis Selective strategies Information and software research Teaching methodology and methods of sociological research Consulting Editorial board Editor-in-Chief Nikolay S. Babich, PhD in Sociology.