STUDIES IN HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE

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Exploring the Intersections of History and Philosophy in Science

Introduction

STUDIES IN HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE, published by Elsevier Science Ltd, is a leading academic journal dedicated to the exploration of historical and philosophical dimensions of science. With both an ISSN of 0039-3681 and E-ISSN of 1879-2510, this esteemed journal has established itself as a pivotal resource since its inception in 1970 and continues to publish cutting-edge research reflecting the evolution of scientific thought. Situated in the United Kingdom, it is recognized for its high-impact contributions, boasting a Q1 ranking in both History and History and Philosophy of Science categories as of 2023. Researchers in the humanities will benefit from the journal’s rigorous analysis and insightful discussions, as evidenced by its competitive Scopus rankings—placing it in the 96th and 83rd percentiles in their respective fields. Although not an open-access journal, it maintains a commitment to scholarly excellence, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of the interconnections between historical context and philosophical inquiry in the scientific domain, making it an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and researchers alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.58
Journal Impact Factor1.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index51
Journal IF Without Self1.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.61
Influence0.76
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life8.40
Citing Half Life13.10
JCI1.27
Total Documents1422
WOS Total Citations1905
SCIMAGO Total Citations3923
SCIMAGO SELF Citations404
Scopus Journal Rank0.58
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.41
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.36
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.53

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #62/1760
Percentile 96.48
Quartile Q1
History and Philosophy of Science in Arts and Humanities
Rank #37/223
Percentile 83.41
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 22/104
Percentile 79.30
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Rank 18/104
Percentile 82.69
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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