Synthese Journal Citation Rate 2026
0039-7857
eISSN 1573-0964
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Synthese
Synthese (S) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics and Logic, Reasoning, and Knowledge, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0039-7857 (e-ISSN 1573-0964). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.34 (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 (APC ~$2990 USD). OpenAlex records 11,097 works and 208,651 citations, with an h-index of 164.
Synthese Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Synthese has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.34, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics research area. 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.
Synthese operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Synthese 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 Synthese against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Synthese
- Budget $2990 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics, Logic, Reasoning, and Knowledge, Philosophy and History of Science. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0039-7857 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1573-0964 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2990 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Synthese is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2990.
In our subject taxonomy, Synthese is classified under Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics, Logic, Reasoning, and Knowledge, Philosophy and History of Science and Philosophy and Theoretical Science.
Synthese 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 1.338.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.338 | 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: S255146
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