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Space Policy

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on September 3, 2024

Impact Score

2023-2024

2.54

h-Index

2023-2024

 29

Rank

2023-2024

 7918

SJR

2023-2024

 0.668

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in 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 Space Policy
Abbreviation Space Policy
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Law (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2)
h-index 29
Overall Rank/Ranking 7918
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.668
Impact Score 2.54
Publisher Elsevier B.V.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 02659646, 1879338X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1985-2023




Aim and Scope


Space Policy is an international, interdisciplinary journal which draws on the fields of international relations, economics, history, aerospace studies, security studies, development studies, political science and ethics to provide discussion and analysis of space activities in their political, economic, industrial, legal, cultural and social contexts. Alongside full-length papers, which are subject to a double-blind peer review system, the journal publishes opinion pieces, case studies and short reports and, in so doing, it aims to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and opinions and a means by which authors can alert policy makers and international organizations to their views. .


About Space Policy


Space Policy is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Law (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Space Policy is 7918. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.668. 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 29. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Space Policy journal is 02659646, 1879338X. 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. Space Policy is cited by a total of 201 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2023).


Space Policy Impact IF 2023-2024


The Impact IF 2023 of Space Policy is 2.54, which is computed in 2024 as per its definition. Space Policy IF is increased by a factor of 1.23 and approximate percentage change is 93.89% when compared to preceding year 2022, which shows a rising 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.

Table Setting

Space Policy Impact IF 2024 Prediction


Impact IF 2023 of Space Policy is 2.54. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2024 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Space Policy. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 2.54
2022 1.31
2021 2.07
2020 1.48
2019 1.35
2018 0.62
2017 0.49
2016 0.73
2015 0.59
2014 0.49

Space Policy h-index


  Table Setting

Space Policy has an h-index of 29. It means 29 articles of this journal have more than 29 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.




Space Policy ISSN


The ISSN of Space Policy is 02659646, 1879338X. 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.

Table Setting

Space Policy Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Space Policy is 7918. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.668. 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 Space Policy by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 0.668
2022 0.422
2021 0.484
2020 0.886
2019 0.664
2018 0.286
2017 0.231
2016 0.361
2015 0.477
2014 0.437

Ranking of Space Policy by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2023 7918
2022 11993
2021 10315
2020 5256
2019 7373
2018 14210
2017 15871
2016 11891
2015 9570
2014 9980

Space Policy Publisher


Table Setting

Space Policy is published by Elsevier B.V.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1985-2023. 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 Space Policy is Space Policy. This abbreviation ('Space Policy') 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 Space Policy


If your research field is/are related to Law (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Space and Planetary Science (Q2), then please 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 Space Policy?

Space Policy latest impact IF is 2.54. It's evaluated in the year 2023. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.54 (2023) and 0.49 (2017), respectively, in the last 10 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.17 in the previous 10 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Space Policy?

The Space Policy has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.668, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2024. In the past 10 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.886 in 2020 and the lowest being 0.231 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Space Policy over the previous 10-year period stands at 1.17.


What's the latest h-index of the Space Policy?

The latest h-index of the Space Policy is 29.


Who's the publisher of the Space Policy?

The Space Policy is published by the Elsevier B.V., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Space Policy?

The Space Policy is currently ranked 7918 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 10 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 5256 in 2020 and its lowest position of 15871 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Space Policy?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Space Policy is Space Policy.


Is the "Space Policy" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Space Policy is classified as a journal that the Elsevier B.V. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Space Policy?

The Space Policy encompasses the following areas:

  • Law
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Space and Planetary Science

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Space Policy?

The Space Policy is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 02659646, 1879338X.


What's the best quartile of the Space Policy?

The best quartile for the Space Policy is Q1 (2023).


What's the coverage history of the Space Policy?

The Space Policy coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1985-2023.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Space Policy

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2024/2025 Coming Soon
2023 2.54
2022 1.31
2021 2.07
2020 1.48
2019 1.35
2018 0.62
2017 0.49
2016 0.73
2015 0.59
2014 0.49



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