International Journal of Social Robotics
Springer Verlag · Germany · Est. 1986
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Aims & Scope
International Journal of Social Robotics offers a platform for multidisciplinary research and development in social robotics. Provides an overview of the current state of the social robotics field. Focuses on innovative ideas, new scientific results and discoveries, as well as improvements, and novel applications in the core technologies of social robotics. Encourages diverse fields, from engineering to social sciences, to contribute and share their latest developments. Acts as an international forum for all issues within the editorial focus of social robotics.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Social Robotics
Is International Journal of Social Robotics a predatory journal?
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What is the impact factor of International Journal of Social Robotics?
International Journal of Social Robotics is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 2.95.
Is International Journal of Social Robotics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
International Journal of Social Robotics is indexed in Web of Science, Scopus.
What is the aims and scope of International Journal of Social Robotics?
International Journal of Social Robotics offers a platform for multidisciplinary research and development in social robotics. Provides an overview of the current state of the social robotics field. Focuses on innovative ideas, new scientific results and discoveries, as well as improvements, and novel applications in the core technologies of social robotics. Encourages diverse fields, from engineering to social sciences, to contribute and share their latest developments. Acts as an international forum for all issues within the editorial focus of social robotics.
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