Philosophy of Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0031-8248
eISSN 1539-767X
Cambridge University Press
US
Q3 Quartile
About Philosophy of Science
Philosophy of Science (PS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Cambridge University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0031-8248 (e-ISSN 1539-767X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.94 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model.
Philosophy of Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Philosophy of Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.94, placing it in the Q3 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Philosophy of Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Philosophy of Science should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Philosophy of Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 0031-8248 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1539-767X |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Philosophy of Science is published by Cambridge University Press and based in United States.
Philosophy of Science is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.940.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.940 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S147691735
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