Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Evolution of Scientific Thought

Introduction

Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte is a distinguished journal dedicated to the critical exploration of the history of science and its philosophical underpinnings, published by WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH in Germany. Since its inception in 1978, this authoritative journal has served as a vital resource for scholars, practitioners, and students alike, contributing to a deeper understanding of scientific developments across historical contexts. The journal holds a respectable Scopus rank in the arts and humanities, placing it in the 79th percentile among history publications and the 56th percentile in history and philosophy of science, marking it as an essential venue for impactful research. Berichte zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte encourages contributions that advance scholarly dialogue and foster an interdisciplinary approach, making it a pivotal platform for the exchange of ideas in the evolving discourse of science history. While it currently does not offer Open Access options, the journal's subscription model ensures that its curated content remains accessible to a global audience dedicated to the interdisciplinary analyses of science's past.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index10
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.29
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life8.00
Citing Half Life25.00
JCI0.58
Total Documents406
WOS Total Citations136
SCIMAGO Total Citations301
SCIMAGO SELF Citations23
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.34
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.35
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.41

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #363/1760
Percentile 79.38
Quartile Q1
History and Philosophy of Science in Arts and Humanities
Rank #97/223
Percentile 56.50
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 51/104
Percentile 51.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 44/104
Percentile 57.69
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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