Science Fiction Studies Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0091-7729 eISSN 2327-6207 US

Q4 Quartile

About Science Fiction Studies
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Science Fiction Studies (SFS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal in US, catalogued under ISSN 0091-7729 (e-ISSN 2327-6207). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.07 (Q4 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.

Science Fiction Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Science Fiction Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.07, placing it in the Q4 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.

Science Fiction Studies operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Science Fiction Studies 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 Science Fiction Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

ISSN (Print) 0091-7729
ISSN (Online) 2327-6207
Country United States
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Science Fiction Studies is tracked in our journal database and based in United States.

Science Fiction Studies 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 0.066.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Science Fiction Studies

Science Fiction Studies does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.066 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Science Fiction Studies is not an open access journal.

Science Fiction Studies shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Science Fiction Studies is 0091-7729. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 2327-6207.

Science Fiction Studies sits in the Q4 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.07, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 0.066 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: S92205739

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