Last Updated on October 31, 2023
Impact Score
2022-2023
0.23
h-Index
2022-2023
98
Rank
2022-2023
25397
SJR
2022-2023
0.110
Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents publishedin a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)).It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report.Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.
Important Metrics and Factor
| Title | Scientific American |
| Abbreviation | Sci. Am. |
| Publication Type | Journal |
| Subject Area, Categories, Scope | Multidisciplinary (Q4) |
| h-index | 98 |
| Overall Rank/Ranking | 25397 |
| SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) | 0.110 |
| Impact Score | 0.23 |
| Publisher | Scientific American Inc. |
| Country | United States |
| ISSN | 00368733 |
| Best Quartile | Q4 |
| Coverage History | 1947-1950, 1958-2020 |
About Scientific American
Scientific American is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Multidisciplinary (Q4). It is published by Scientific American Inc.. The overall rank of Scientific American is 25397.According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.110. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 98. The best quartile for this journal is Q4.
The ISSN of Scientific American journal is 00368733.An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Scientific American is cited by a total of 5 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).
Scientific American Impact IF 2022-2023
The Impact IF 2022 of Scientific American is 0.23, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition.Scientific American IF is decreased by a factor of 0.07 and approximate percentage change is -23.33% when compared to preceding year 2021, whichshows a falling trend.The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.
Scientific American Impact IF 2023 Prediction
Impact IF 2022 of Scientific American is 0.23. If the same downward trend persists,Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.
Impact IF Trend
Year wise Impact IF of Scientific American. Based on Scopus data.
| Year | Impact IF |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 0.23 |
| 2021 | 0.30 |
| 2020 | 0.18 |
| 2019 | 0.16 |
| 2018 | 0.22 |
| 2017 | 0.24 |
| 2016 | 0.25 |
| 2015 | 0.25 |
| 2014 | 0.28 |
Scientific American h-index
Scientific American has an h-index of 98. It means 98 articles of this journal have more than 98 number of citations.The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.
Scientific American ISSN
The ISSN of Scientific American is 00368733. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.
An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.
Scientific American Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)
The overall rank of Scientific American is 25397.According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.110. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.
SJR of Scientific American by Year
| Year | SJR |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 0.110 |
| 2021 | 0.117 |
| 2020 | 0.130 |
| 2019 | 0.147 |
| 2018 | 0.196 |
| 2017 | 0.266 |
| 2016 | 0.230 |
| 2015 | 0.223 |
| 2014 | 0.206 |
Ranking of Scientific American by Year
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | Coming Soon |
| 2022 | 25397 |
| 2021 | 23625 |
| 2020 | 25401 |
| 2019 | 22014 |
| 2018 | 18151 |
| 2017 | 14476 |
| 2016 | 16181 |
| 2015 | 16341 |
| 2014 | 16862 |
Scientific American Publisher
Scientific American is published by Scientific American Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United States.Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1947-1950, 1958-2020.The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.
Call For Papers
Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.
Abbreviation
The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Scientific American is Sci. Am..This abbreviation ('Sci. Am.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals.It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.
ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.
How to publish in Scientific American
If your research field is/are related to Multidisciplinary (Q4), thenplease visit the official website of this journal.
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.
- The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
- Peer review complexity and timeline.
- The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
- The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
- And Many More.
It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.
The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What's the latest impact IF of the Scientific American?
Scientific American latest impact IF is 0.23. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.30 (2021) and 0.16 (2019), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.23 in the previous 9 years.
What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Scientific American?
The Scientific American has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.110, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023.In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.266 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.110 in 2022. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Scientific American over the previous 9-year period stands at 0.23.
What's the latest h-index of the Scientific American?
The latest h-index of the Scientific American is 98.
Who's the publisher of the Scientific American?
The Scientific American is published by the Scientific American Inc., with its country of publication being the United States.
What's the current ranking of the Scientific American?
The Scientific American is currently ranked 25397 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking.Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 14476 in 2017 and its lowest position of 25401 in 2020.
What's the abbreviation or short name for the Scientific American?
The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Scientific American is Sci. Am..
Is the "Scientific American" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?
Scientific American is classified as a journal that the Scientific American Inc. publishes.
What's the scope or major areas of the Scientific American?
The Scientific American encompasses the following areas:
- Multidisciplinary
For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.
What's the ISSN of the Scientific American?
The Scientific American is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 00368733.
What's the best quartile of the Scientific American?
The best quartile for the Scientific American is Q4 (2022).
What's the coverage history of the Scientific American?
The Scientific American coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1947-1950, 1958-2020.
Credits and Sources
- Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
- Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
