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Journal for General Philosophy of Science

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

1.61

h-Index

2024-2025

 22

Rank

2024-2025

 8779

SJR

2024-2025

 0.654

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 Journal for General Philosophy of Science
Abbreviation J. Gen. Philos. Sci.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1)
h-index 22
Overall Rank/Ranking 8779
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.654
Impact Score 1.61
Publisher Springer Netherlands
Country Netherlands
ISSN 09254560, 15728587
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1980, 1986, 1990-2025




About Journal for General Philosophy of Science


Journal for General Philosophy of Science is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal for General Philosophy of Science is 8779. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.654. 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 22. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal for General Philosophy of Science journal is 09254560, 15728587. 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. Journal for General Philosophy of Science is cited by a total of 162 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal for General Philosophy of Science Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal for General Philosophy of Science is 1.61, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal for General Philosophy of Science IF is increased by a factor of 0.2 and approximate percentage change is 14.18% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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

Journal for General Philosophy of Science Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal for General Philosophy of Science is 1.61. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal for General Philosophy of Science. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.61
2023 1.41
2022 0.97
2021 0.58
2020 0.70
2019 0.59
2018 0.75
2017 0.35
2016 0.41
2015 0.51
2014 0.40

Journal for General Philosophy of Science h-index


  Table Setting

Journal for General Philosophy of Science has an h-index of 22. It means 22 articles of this journal have more than 22 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.




Journal for General Philosophy of Science ISSN


The ISSN of Journal for General Philosophy of Science is 09254560, 15728587. 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

Journal for General Philosophy of Science Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal for General Philosophy of Science is 8779. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.654. 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 Journal for General Philosophy of Science by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.654
2023 0.403
2022 0.315
2021 0.322
2020 0.375
2019 0.280
2018 0.252
2017 0.270
2016 0.225
2015 0.216
2014 0.251

Ranking of Journal for General Philosophy of Science by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 8779
2023 12941
2022 14667
2021 14144
2020 12716
2019 15060
2018 15423
2017 14323
2016 16405
2015 16666
2014 14763

Journal for General Philosophy of Science Publisher


Table Setting

Journal for General Philosophy of Science is published by Springer Netherlands. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1980, 1986, 1990-2025. 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 Journal for General Philosophy of Science is J. Gen. Philos. Sci.. This abbreviation ('J. Gen. Philos. Sci.') 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 Journal for General Philosophy of Science


If your research field is/are related to History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1), 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 Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

Journal for General Philosophy of Science latest impact IF is 1.61. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.61 (2024) and 0.35 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.75 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

The Journal for General Philosophy of Science has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.654, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.654 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.216 in 2015. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.75.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

The latest h-index of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science is 22.


Who's the publisher of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

The Journal for General Philosophy of Science is published by the Springer Netherlands, with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

The Journal for General Philosophy of Science is currently ranked 8779 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 8779 in 2024 and its lowest position of 16666 in 2015.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal for General Philosophy of Science is J. Gen. Philos. Sci..


Is the "Journal for General Philosophy of Science" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal for General Philosophy of Science is classified as a journal that the Springer Netherlands publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

The Journal for General Philosophy of Science encompasses the following areas:

  • History and Philosophy of Science
  • Philosophy
  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

The Journal for General Philosophy of Science is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 09254560, 15728587.


What's the best quartile of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

The best quartile for the Journal for General Philosophy of Science is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science?

The Journal for General Philosophy of Science coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1980, 1986, 1990-2025.


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 Journal for General Philosophy of Science

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.61
2023 1.41
2022 0.97
2021 0.58
2020 0.70
2019 0.59
2018 0.75
2017 0.35
2016 0.41
2015 0.51
2014 0.40



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