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Open Astronomy

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

0.57

h-Index

2024-2025

 28

Rank

2024-2025

 21892

SJR

2024-2025

 0.189

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 Open Astronomy
Abbreviation Open Astron.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4)
h-index 28
Overall Rank/Ranking 21892
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.189
Impact Score 0.57
Publisher Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Country Poland
ISSN 25436376
Best Quartile Q4
Coverage History 2003, 2016-2025




About Open Astronomy


Open Astronomy is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Open Astronomy is 21892. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.189. 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 28. The best quartile for this journal is Q4.

The ISSN of Open Astronomy journal is 25436376. 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. Open Astronomy is cited by a total of 59 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Open Astronomy Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Open Astronomy is 0.57, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Open Astronomy IF is increased by a factor of 0.02 and approximate percentage change is 3.64% 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

Open Astronomy Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Open Astronomy is 0.57. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Open Astronomy. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.57
2023 0.55
2022 0.67
2021 0.80
2020 0.64
2019 0.75
2018 0.29
2017 0.29
2016 0.17
2015 0.36
2014 0.70

Open Astronomy h-index


  Table Setting

Open Astronomy has an h-index of 28. It means 28 articles of this journal have more than 28 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.




Open Astronomy ISSN


The ISSN of Open Astronomy is 25436376. 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

Open Astronomy Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Open Astronomy is 21892. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.189. 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 Open Astronomy by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.189
2023 0.243
2022 0.250
2021 0.326
2020 0.309
2019 0.303
2018 0.202
2017 0.131
2016 0.205
2015 0.419
2014 0.527

Ranking of Open Astronomy by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 21892
2023 17866
2022 16897
2021 14014
2020 14518
2019 14284
2018 17786
2017 23222
2016 17454
2015 10555
2014 8588

Open Astronomy Publisher


Table Setting

Open Astronomy is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. It's publishing house is located in Poland. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2003, 2016-2025. 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 Open Astronomy is Open Astron.. This abbreviation ('Open Astron.') 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 Open Astronomy


If your research field is/are related to Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Space and Planetary Science (Q4), 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 Open Astronomy?

Open Astronomy latest impact IF is 0.57. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.80 (2021) and 0.17 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.53 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Open Astronomy?

The Open Astronomy has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.189, 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 0.527 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.131 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Open Astronomy over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.53.


What's the latest h-index of the Open Astronomy?

The latest h-index of the Open Astronomy is 28.


Who's the publisher of the Open Astronomy?

The Open Astronomy is published by the Walter de Gruyter GmbH, with its country of publication being the Poland.


What's the current ranking of the Open Astronomy?

The Open Astronomy is currently ranked 21892 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 8588 in 2014 and its lowest position of 23222 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Open Astronomy?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Open Astronomy is Open Astron..


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

Open Astronomy is classified as a journal that the Walter de Gruyter GmbH publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Open Astronomy?

The Open Astronomy encompasses the following areas:

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • 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 Open Astronomy?

The Open Astronomy is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 25436376.


What's the best quartile of the Open Astronomy?

The best quartile for the Open Astronomy is Q4 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Open Astronomy?

The Open Astronomy coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2003, 2016-2025.


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 Open Astronomy

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.57
2023 0.55
2022 0.67
2021 0.80
2020 0.64
2019 0.75
2018 0.29
2017 0.29
2016 0.17
2015 0.36
2014 0.70



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