Historical Records of Australian Science

metrics 2024

Charting the Evolution of Australian Science.

Introduction

Historical Records of Australian Science is a premier academic journal published by CSIRO PUBLISHING, focusing on the rich legacy and contributions of Australian science from its inception to contemporary advancements. The journal is integral to the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences fields, operating within a unique niche that fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and research. With its ISSN 0727-3061 and E-ISSN 1448-5508, it encompasses a diverse scope spanning historical analysis, philosophy of science, demography, and human factors. Although it is currently categorized into Q3 and Q4 quartiles across various relevant spheres in 2023, the journal strives for excellence in archiving pivotal scientific milestones as it continues to publish valuable insights, encouraging submissions from scholars globally. Its commitment to enriching scholarly discussion makes it a crucial resource for researchers, professionals, and students keen on exploring the historical narratives that have shaped Australia’s scientific landscape. With a convergence of knowledge from 1980 through to 2024, the Historical Records of Australian Science stands as a vital repository for those delving into Australia’s scientific heritage.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.20
H-Index9
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.01
Influence0.07
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life39.20
JCI0.21
Total Documents203
WOS Total Citations78
SCIMAGO Total Citations167
SCIMAGO SELF Citations51
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.24
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.21
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.18

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History and Philosophy of Science in Arts and Humanities
Rank #87/223
Percentile 60.99
Quartile Q2
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #253/552
Percentile 54.17
Quartile Q2
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) in Social Sciences
Rank #365/604
Percentile 39.57
Quartile Q3
Demography in Social Sciences
Rank #93/139
Percentile 33.09
Quartile Q3
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Social Sciences
Rank #41/46
Percentile 10.87
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 85/104
Percentile 18.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 86/104
Percentile 17.31
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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