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Human Studies

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

1.17

h-Index

2024-2025

 39

Rank

2024-2025

 10893

SJR

2024-2025

 0.533

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 Human Studies
Abbreviation Hum. Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Philosophy (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2)
h-index 39
Overall Rank/Ranking 10893
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.533
Impact Score 1.17
Publisher Springer Netherlands
Country Netherlands
ISSN 1572851X, 01638548
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1978-1980, 1982-2025




Aim and Scope


Human Studies is a quarterly journal, dedicated primarily to advancing the dialogue between philosophy and the human sciences. In particular, such issues as the logic of inquiry, methodology, epistemology and foundational issues in the human sciences exemplified by original empirical, theoretical and philosophical investigations are addressed. Phenomenological perspectives, broadly defined, are a primary, though not exclusive focus.

The journal is attractive to scholars in a variety of field seeking to provide a forum for those who address these issues in attempting to bridge the gap between philosophy and the human sciences.


About Human Studies


Human Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Human Studies is 10893. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.533. 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 39. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Human Studies journal is 1572851X, 01638548. 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. Human Studies is cited by a total of 170 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Human Studies Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Human Studies is 1.17, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Human Studies IF is decreased by a factor of 0.05 and approximate percentage change is -4.1% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows 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.

Table Setting

Human Studies Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Human Studies is 1.17. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Human Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.17
2023 1.22
2022 1.13
2021 0.38
2020 0.59
2019 0.74
2018 0.74
2017 1.15
2016 0.94
2015 0.45
2014 0.69

Human Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Human Studies has an h-index of 39. It means 39 articles of this journal have more than 39 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.




Human Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Human Studies is 1572851X, 01638548. 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

Human Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Human Studies is 10893. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.533. 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 Human Studies by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.533
2023 0.365
2022 0.424
2021 0.261
2020 0.365
2019 0.286
2018 0.271
2017 0.205
2016 0.275
2015 0.238
2014 0.527

Ranking of Human Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10893
2023 13890
2022 11939
2021 16055
2020 12963
2019 14854
2018 14705
2017 17155
2016 14331
2015 15627
2014 8584

Human Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Human Studies is published by Springer Netherlands. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1978-1980, 1982-2025. 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 Human Studies is Hum. Stud.. This abbreviation ('Hum. Stud.') 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 Human Studies


If your research field is/are related to Philosophy (Q1); Sociology and Political 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 Human Studies?

Human Studies latest impact IF is 1.17. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.22 (2023) and 0.38 (2021), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.84 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Human Studies?

The Human Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.533, 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 0.533 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.205 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Human Studies over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.84.


What's the latest h-index of the Human Studies?

The latest h-index of the Human Studies is 39.


Who's the publisher of the Human Studies?

The Human Studies is published by the Springer Netherlands, with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Human Studies?

The Human Studies is currently ranked 10893 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 8584 in 2014 and its lowest position of 17155 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Human Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Human Studies is Hum. Stud..


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

Human Studies is classified as a journal that the Springer Netherlands publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Human Studies?

The Human Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Philosophy
  • Sociology and Political Science

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


What's the ISSN of the Human Studies?

The Human Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1572851X, 01638548.


What's the best quartile of the Human Studies?

The best quartile for the Human Studies is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Human Studies?

The Human Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1978-1980, 1982-2025.


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 Human Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.17
2023 1.22
2022 1.13
2021 0.38
2020 0.59
2019 0.74
2018 0.74
2017 1.15
2016 0.94
2015 0.45
2014 0.69



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