Metode Science Studies Journal publishes research, commentaries, reviews, and analyses on current research and science communication. Its scope includes the fields of natural and exact sciences, technology, medicine, and the environment.
Research and Science Policy of the University of Valencia
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2174-9221
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
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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?
Yes
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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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
2018
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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.
History and Philosophy of ScienceQ4
MultidisciplinaryQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
History & Philosophy Of Science
Scopus Categories
MultidisciplinaryHistory and Philosophy of Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Climate Change Communication and PerceptionJournalism and Media StudiesMediterranean and Iberian flora and faunaSpace Science and Extraterrestrial LifeCRISPR and Genetic EngineeringEthics and bioethics in healthcareCryospheric studies and observationsInterdisciplinary Research and CollaborationLiterary and Cultural StudiesSocial Sciences and Policies