Academic Journal
Q1Sci
About Sci
Sci is a scholarly journal published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.741 and H-index of 23.
Coverage: 2019-2026. Research categories: Multidisciplinary (Q1).
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 4.1 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from the publisher imprint.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal Impact Factor and reporting year from the publisher imprint.
- Editor(s): Prof. Dr. Claus Jacob (Editor-in-Chief) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Editor-in-Chief listed on the journal homepage.
- Contact email: sci@mdpi.com — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal editorial office email published by MDPI; manuscript files use the submission system.
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Topics in published research
Digital Transformation in Industry; Origins and Evolution of Life; Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities; Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education; Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention; Blockchain Technology Applications and Security.
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