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Philosophical Explorations

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

1.25

h-Index

2024-2025

 39

Rank

2024-2025

 10907

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 Philosophical Explorations
Abbreviation Philos. Explor.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Philosophy (Q1)
h-index 39
Overall Rank/Ranking 10907
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.533
Impact Score 1.25
Publisher Routledge
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17415918, 13869795
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1998-2025




About Philosophical Explorations


Philosophical Explorations is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Philosophy (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Philosophical Explorations is 10907. 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 Philosophical Explorations journal is 17415918, 13869795. 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. Philosophical Explorations is cited by a total of 95 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Philosophical Explorations Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Philosophical Explorations is 1.25, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Philosophical Explorations IF is increased by a factor of 0.32 and approximate percentage change is 34.41% 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

Philosophical Explorations Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Philosophical Explorations is 1.25. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Philosophical Explorations. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.25
2023 0.93
2022 0.51
2021 0.68
2020 0.45
2019 0.93
2018 0.84
2017 0.60
2016 0.43
2015 0.84
2014 1.35

Philosophical Explorations h-index


  Table Setting

Philosophical Explorations 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.




Philosophical Explorations ISSN


The ISSN of Philosophical Explorations is 17415918, 13869795. 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

Philosophical Explorations Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Philosophical Explorations is 10907. 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 Philosophical Explorations by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.533
2023 0.499
2022 0.344
2021 0.507
2020 0.680
2019 0.639
2018 0.309
2017 1.168
2016 0.629
2015 0.877
2014 0.528

Ranking of Philosophical Explorations by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10907
2023 10812
2022 13856
2021 9882
2020 7352
2019 7722
2018 13488
2017 3480
2016 7519
2015 5273
2014 8579

Philosophical Explorations Publisher


Table Setting

Philosophical Explorations is published by Routledge. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1998-2025. 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 Philosophical Explorations is Philos. Explor.. This abbreviation ('Philos. Explor.') 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 Philosophical Explorations


If your research field is/are related to Philosophy (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 Philosophical Explorations?

Philosophical Explorations latest impact IF is 1.25. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.35 (2014) and 0.43 (2016), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.8 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Philosophical Explorations?

The Philosophical Explorations 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 1.168 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.309 in 2018. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Philosophical Explorations over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.8.


What's the latest h-index of the Philosophical Explorations?

The latest h-index of the Philosophical Explorations is 39.


Who's the publisher of the Philosophical Explorations?

The Philosophical Explorations is published by the Routledge, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Philosophical Explorations?

The Philosophical Explorations is currently ranked 10907 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 3480 in 2017 and its lowest position of 13856 in 2022.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Philosophical Explorations?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Philosophical Explorations is Philos. Explor..


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

Philosophical Explorations is classified as a journal that the Routledge publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Philosophical Explorations?

The Philosophical Explorations encompasses the following areas:

  • Philosophy

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


What's the ISSN of the Philosophical Explorations?

The Philosophical Explorations is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17415918, 13869795.


What's the best quartile of the Philosophical Explorations?

The best quartile for the Philosophical Explorations is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Philosophical Explorations?

The Philosophical Explorations coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1998-2025.


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 Philosophical Explorations

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.25
2023 0.93
2022 0.51
2021 0.68
2020 0.45
2019 0.93
2018 0.84
2017 0.60
2016 0.43
2015 0.84
2014 1.35



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