FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICS

metrics 2024

Charting the Philosophical Landscape of Scientific Discovery

Introduction

FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICS is a prestigious journal published by SPRINGER, dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of the philosophical and historical dimensions of physics. With a rich publication history spanning from 1970 to 2024, the journal holds a prominent position in the academic community, evidenced by its Q1 ranking in both History and Philosophy of Science and Philosophy, as well as a respectable Q2 in Physics and Astronomy for miscellaneous topics. The journal's ISSN is 0015-9018 and its E-ISSN is 1572-9516, facilitating access to a wide array of scholarly articles. Although it does not offer an open access option, the journal remains an invaluable resource for researchers, professionals, and students eager to delve into the complexities that intertwine physics with philosophical inquiry and historical context. As a critical platform for groundbreaking research, FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICS fosters vibrant discourse and encourages innovative thought within these essential fields.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.45
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index62
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.34
Influence0.40
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life16.10
Citing Half Life17.60
JCI0.36
Total Documents2247
WOS Total Citations2576
SCIMAGO Total Citations7356
SCIMAGO SELF Citations763
Scopus Journal Rank0.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.38
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.45
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.42

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Philosophy in Arts and Humanities
Rank #66/806
Percentile 91.81
Quartile Q1
History and Philosophy of Science in Arts and Humanities
Rank #32/223
Percentile 85.65
Quartile Q1
General Physics and Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy
Rank #121/243
Percentile 50.21
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 64/110
Percentile 42.30
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 63/110
Percentile 42.73
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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