Academic Journal
Q1Scientometrics
About Scientometrics
About Scientometrics
Scientometrics is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 29 (Switzerland). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1978-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1588-2861, 0138-9130; H-index 167.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (167): Exceptionally high — 167 articles have each been cited at least 167 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Scientometrics
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Scientometrics?
1588-2861, 0138-9130.
Who publishes Scientometrics?
29.
What are Scientometrics's metrics?
H-index 167.
Where do I submit to Scientometrics?
Via the official website.
Is Scientometrics peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
scientometrics and bibliometrics research; Complex Network Analysis Techniques; Web visibility and informetrics; Academic Publishing and Open Access; Innovation Policy and R&D; Innovation and Knowledge Management.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,190.00 USD; 2,590.00 EUR; 2,290.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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