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Journal for the History of 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

0.51

h-Index

2024-2025

 20

Rank

2024-2025

 21430

SJR

2024-2025

 0.196

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 the History of Astronomy
Abbreviation J. Hist. Astron.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q4)
h-index 20
Overall Rank/Ranking 21430
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.196
Impact Score 0.51
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc.
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 218286
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1970-2024




About Journal for the History of Astronomy


Journal for the History of Astronomy is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal for the History of Astronomy is 21430. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.196. 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 20. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Journal for the History of Astronomy journal is 218286. 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 the History of Astronomy is cited by a total of 29 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal for the History of Astronomy Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal for the History of Astronomy is 0.51, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Journal for the History of Astronomy IF is increased by a factor of 0.24 and approximate percentage change is 88.89% 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 the History of Astronomy Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal for the History of Astronomy is 0.51. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal for the History of Astronomy. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.51
2023 0.27
2022 0.16
2021 0.15
2020 0.24
2019 0.51
2018 0.54
2017 0.26
2016 0.27
2015 0.27
2014 0.52

Journal for the History of Astronomy h-index


  Table Setting

Journal for the History of Astronomy has an h-index of 20. It means 20 articles of this journal have more than 20 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 the History of Astronomy ISSN


The ISSN of Journal for the History of Astronomy is 218286. 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 the History of Astronomy Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal for the History of Astronomy is 21430. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.196. 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 the History of Astronomy by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.196
2023 0.121
2022 0.111
2021 0.120
2020 0.103
2019 0.162
2018 0.202
2017 0.233
2016 0.149
2015 0.194
2014 0.147

Ranking of Journal for the History of Astronomy by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 21430
2023 25445
2022 25181
2021 23369
2020 30199
2019 20891
2018 17774
2017 15763
2016 21339
2015 17898
2014 20894

Journal for the History of Astronomy Publisher


Table Setting

Journal for the History of Astronomy is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1970-2024. 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 the History of Astronomy is J. Hist. Astron.. This abbreviation ('J. Hist. 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 Journal for the History of Astronomy


If your research field is/are related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q4); Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) (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 Journal for the History of Astronomy?

Journal for the History of Astronomy latest impact IF is 0.51. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.54 (2018) and 0.15 (2021), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.34 in the previous 11 years.


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

The Journal for the History of Astronomy has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.196, 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 0.233 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.103 in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal for the History of Astronomy over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.34.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal for the History of Astronomy?

The latest h-index of the Journal for the History of Astronomy is 20.


Who's the publisher of the Journal for the History of Astronomy?

The Journal for the History of Astronomy is published by the SAGE Publications Inc., with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal for the History of Astronomy?

The Journal for the History of Astronomy is currently ranked 21430 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 15763 in 2017 and its lowest position of 30199 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal for the History of Astronomy?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal for the History of Astronomy is J. Hist. Astron..


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

Journal for the History of Astronomy is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Inc. publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal for the History of Astronomy?

The Journal for the History of Astronomy encompasses the following areas:

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal for the History of Astronomy?

The Journal for the History of Astronomy is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 218286.


What's the best quartile of the Journal for the History of Astronomy?

The best quartile for the Journal for the History of Astronomy is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal for the History of Astronomy?

The Journal for the History of Astronomy coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1970-2024.


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 the History of Astronomy

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.51
2023 0.27
2022 0.16
2021 0.15
2020 0.24
2019 0.51
2018 0.54
2017 0.26
2016 0.27
2015 0.27
2014 0.52



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