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Journal of the Royal Society Interface

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

3.59

h-Index

2024-2025

 177

Rank

2024-2025

 4630

SJR

2024-2025

 1.025

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 of the Royal Society Interface
Abbreviation J. R. Soc. Interface
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Biomedical Engineering (Q1); Biophysics (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Biochemistry (Q2); Bioengineering (Q2); Biomaterials (Q2)
h-index 177
Overall Rank/Ranking 4630
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.025
Impact Score 3.59
Publisher The Royal Society
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17425689, 17425662
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2004-2025




Aim and Scope


Journal of the Royal Society Interface is the Society"s cross-disciplinary publication promoting research at the interface between the physical and life sciences. It offers rapidity, visibility and high-quality peer review and is ranked sixth in JCR" multidisciplinary category. The journal also incorporates Interface Focus , a peer-reviewed, themed supplement, each issue of which concentrates on a specific cross-disciplinary subject.


About Journal of the Royal Society Interface


Journal of the Royal Society Interface is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Biomedical Engineering (Q1); Biophysics (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Biochemistry (Q2); Bioengineering (Q2); Biomaterials (Q2). It is published by The Royal Society. The overall rank of Journal of the Royal Society Interface is 4630. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.025. 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 177. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Journal of the Royal Society Interface journal is 17425689, 17425662. 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 of the Royal Society Interface is cited by a total of 2813 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of the Royal Society Interface Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of the Royal Society Interface is 3.59, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal of the Royal Society Interface IF is decreased by a factor of 0.14 and approximate percentage change is -3.75% 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

Journal of the Royal Society Interface Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of the Royal Society Interface is 3.59. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of the Royal Society Interface. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.59
2023 3.73
2022 3.81
2021 4.04
2020 4.26
2019 4.07
2018 3.38
2017 3.69
2016 4.02
2015 4.39
2014 4.53

Journal of the Royal Society Interface h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of the Royal Society Interface has an h-index of 177. It means 177 articles of this journal have more than 177 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 of the Royal Society Interface ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of the Royal Society Interface is 17425689, 17425662. 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 of the Royal Society Interface Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of the Royal Society Interface is 4630. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.025. 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 of the Royal Society Interface by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.025
2023 1.101
2022 1.196
2021 1.381
2020 1.655
2019 1.694
2018 1.627
2017 1.723
2016 1.764
2015 1.823
2014 1.768

Ranking of Journal of the Royal Society Interface by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4630
2023 3776
2022 3095
2021 2431
2020 1901
2019 1789
2018 1945
2017 1790
2016 1769
2015 1710
2014 1752

Journal of the Royal Society Interface Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of the Royal Society Interface is published by The Royal Society. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2004-2025. 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 of the Royal Society Interface is J. R. Soc. Interface. This abbreviation ('J. R. Soc. Interface') 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 of the Royal Society Interface


If your research field is/are related to Biomedical Engineering (Q1); Biophysics (Q1); Biotechnology (Q1); Biochemistry (Q2); Bioengineering (Q2); Biomaterials (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 Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

Journal of the Royal Society Interface latest impact IF is 3.59. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 4.53 (2014) and 3.38 (2018), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.96 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

The Journal of the Royal Society Interface has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.025, 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 1.823 in 2015 and the lowest being 1.025 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.96.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

The latest h-index of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface is 177.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

The Journal of the Royal Society Interface is published by the The Royal Society, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

The Journal of the Royal Society Interface is currently ranked 4630 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 1710 in 2015 and its lowest position of 4630 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of the Royal Society Interface is J. R. Soc. Interface.


Is the "Journal of the Royal Society Interface" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of the Royal Society Interface is classified as a journal that the The Royal Society publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

The Journal of the Royal Society Interface encompasses the following areas:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biophysics
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioengineering
  • Biomaterials

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

The Journal of the Royal Society Interface is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17425689, 17425662.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

The best quartile for the Journal of the Royal Society Interface is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of the Royal Society Interface?

The Journal of the Royal Society Interface coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2004-2025.


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 of the Royal Society Interface

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.59
2023 3.73
2022 3.81
2021 4.04
2020 4.26
2019 4.07
2018 3.38
2017 3.69
2016 4.02
2015 4.39
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