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Science
Hybrid Top Tier
About Science
Science is a prominent academic journal specializing in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in US, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 0036-8075. With a current Impact Factor of 15.703, Science maintains rigorous standards of Peer Review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.
Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis
Based on current metadata, Science maintains a high-tier position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 15.70, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.
Submission Tips for Science
- Budget $10500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Life Sciences, Physical Sciences. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Science Compares
Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.
| ISSN (Print) | 0036-8075 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1095-9203 |
| Publisher | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) |
| Country | United States |
| Established | 1880 |
| APC / Cost | $10500 USD |
About Science
Science is a prominent academic journal specializing in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in US, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 0036-8075. With a current impact factor of 15.703, Science maintains rigorous standards of peer review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.
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Live Indexing Status
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Impact Factor
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 62% over the last 6 years (from 41.000 to 15.703). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Impact Factors by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.703 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2024 | 56.900 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2022 | 63.700 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
| 2021 | 47.700 | Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate) |
Research Highlights
Recently published high-impact papers in this journal:
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Global Carbon Budget 2019
Pierre Friedlingstein, Matthew W. Jones, Michael O’Sullivan et al. • 2019
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Global Carbon Budget 2017
Corinne Le Quéré, Robbie M. Andrew, Pierre Friedlingstein et al. • 2018
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Invited review: Effects of heat stress on dairy cattle welfare
Liam Polsky, M.A.G. von Keyserlingk • 2017
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Which perceptual categories do observers experience during multistable perception?
Jan Skerswetat, peter bex • 2026
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Implementation of a hybrid lung health program for Northeast Texas: study protocol
Anastasia Rogova, Lorraine R. Reitzel, Lisa M. Lowenstein • 2026
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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