PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE

metrics 2024

Fostering Understanding Through Scholarly Research

Introduction

PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE, published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, stands as a crucial multidisciplinary journal dedicated to exploring the intricate relationship between science and society. With its well-established history from 1992 through to 2024, this journal offers an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students interested in the communication of scientific knowledge and its impact on public perception. Recognized for its high academic standards, it proudly holds a Q1 ranking in the categories of Arts and Humanities, Communication, and Developmental and Educational Psychology, signifying its significant influence and contribution to these fields. The journal’s impressive percentile rankings further underscore its vital role in advancing scholarship, interaction, and understanding in the public discourse of science. Although it does not currently offer open access options, the journal is committed to disseminating scholarly research that informs and enriches the dialogue on critical scientific issues, making it a pivotal resource for anyone engaged in or studying the dynamics of science communication.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.32
Journal Impact Factor3.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.90
H-Index95
Journal IF Without Self3.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.80
Influence1.33
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life7.80
Citing Half Life7.30
JCI2.28
Total Documents1247
WOS Total Citations3675
SCIMAGO Total Citations9698
SCIMAGO SELF Citations882
Scopus Journal Rank1.32
Cites / Document (2 Years)4.09
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.59
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.64

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) in Arts and Humanities
Rank #30/552
Percentile 94.57
Quartile Q1
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #38/511
Percentile 92.56
Quartile Q1
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #40/360
Percentile 88.89
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 3/104
Percentile 97.60
Quartile Q1
COMMUNICATION
Rank 24/227
Percentile 89.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

COMMUNICATION
Rank 11/227
Percentile 95.15
Quartile Q1
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 5/104
Percentile 95.19
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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