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Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage

Editorial Department of Journal of University of Science and Technology of China · China · Est. 1998

ISSN1440-2807eISSN1440-2807

SJR Q2✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS ESCI+10

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total28

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

0.193

H-Index

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SNIP

0.694

Total Works

1,403

Total Citations

2,647

2yr Mean Citedness

0.19

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage focuses on the historical development of astronomical knowledge and practices. It examines the contributions of individual astronomers, the evolution of astronomical instruments and techniques, and the cultural and scientific contexts of astronomical discoveries across different regions and time periods. The journal also explores the history of celestial cartography, the interpretation of historical astronomical data, and the reception of significant astronomical works.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionChina

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1998

Annual Volume~ 107 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications1,403

Publisher OrgNational Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Editorial Department of Journal of University of Science and Technology of China

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1440-2807 / 1440-2807

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Times cited

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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.

HistoryQ2

Astronomy and AstrophysicsQ4

Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Scopus Categories

HistoryAstronomy and AstrophysicsPhysics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)