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Science in Context

Cambridge University Press · United Kingdom

ISSN0269-8897eISSN1474-0664
SJR Q3WOS SCIEWOS SSCIWOS A&HCIScopus / SJR
37
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q3+12
Total37
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.158
H-Index
57
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
Total Works
1,123
Total Citations
15,402
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope

Science in Context is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research and scholarly articles on the history, philosophy, and sociology of science and technology. It aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and to bridge the gap between the sciences and the humanities. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including the development of scientific ideas, the social and cultural contexts of scientific practice, the relationship between science and society, and the ethical implications of scientific and technological advancements. Science in Context is published by Cambridge University Press and is indexed in major academic databases.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published
Annual Volume~ 20 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications1,123
Publisher OrgCambridge University Press
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription
Peer Reviewdouble-blind peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

7/12 · 58%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Cambridge University Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0269-8897 / 1474-0664
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
double-blind peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

History and Philosophy of ScienceQ3
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

History & Philosophy Of Science

Scopus Categories

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)History and Philosophy of Science

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesPhilosophy and History of ScienceHistory of Science and MedicineHistory of Science and Natural HistoryEducational Robotics and Engineering
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref