SCIENCE AS CULTURE

metrics 2024

Illuminating the Cultural Dimensions of Scientific Inquiry

Introduction

SCIENCE AS CULTURE is a distinguished journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, focusing on the interdisciplinary intersections of science and culture since its inception in 1987. With an ISSN of 0950-5431 and an E-ISSN of 1470-1189, the journal has established a strong reputation in various academic fields, most notably holding Q1 rankings in Cultural Studies, Health (Social Science), History and Philosophy of Science, and Sociology and Political Science. The journal aims to provide a platform for innovative research that critically examines the social, cultural, and political dimensions of scientific practices and knowledge. Despite not being an Open Access publication, it remains accessible to a wide audience, bolstered by its impressive impact factor and the rigorous peer-review process that ensures the quality of published articles. As a key resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike, SCIENCE AS CULTURE invites contributions that challenge traditional perspectives and stimulate dialogue across the sciences and humanities.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.83
Journal Impact Factor2.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.60
H-Index49
Journal IF Without Self2.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.26
Influence1.13
Immediacy Index0.70
Cited Half Life9.30
Citing Half Life9.30
JCI2.00
Total Documents693
WOS Total Citations1056
SCIMAGO Total Citations2598
SCIMAGO SELF Citations138
Scopus Journal Rank0.83
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.79
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.15
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.04

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #32/1304
Percentile 97.55
Quartile Q1
History and Philosophy of Science in Arts and Humanities
Rank #10/223
Percentile 95.52
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #182/1466
Percentile 87.59
Quartile Q1
Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #69/371
Percentile 81.40
Quartile Q1
Biomedical Engineering in Engineering
Rank #127/303
Percentile 58.09
Quartile Q2
Biotechnology in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Rank #141/311
Percentile 54.66
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 9/104
Percentile 91.80
Quartile Q1
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 2/59
Percentile 97.50
Quartile Q1
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 2/59
Percentile 97.50
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 6/59
Percentile 89.83
Quartile Q1
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 7/104
Percentile 93.27
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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