Journal of Futures Studies
Published by Tamkang University
ISSN : 1027-6084
Abbreviation : J. Futur. Stud.
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Futures Studies is a globally-oriented, trans-disciplinary refereed journal.
Its mission is to develop high-quality, futures-oriented research and thinking, based on the evolving knowledge base of Futures Studies / Foresight.
The Journal’s approach is: – Trans-disciplinary – Epistemologically diverse, seeking articles from empirical, interpretative, critical and action learning research traditions, and; – Multi-methods based, including, for example, methods such as emerging issues analysis, scenario and alternative futures development and analysis, age-cohort analysis, causal layered analysis, visioning and backcasting; As well as refereed articles, the Journal publishes essays, book reviews, symposia and art on the following topics: – Epistemologically focused futures studies on the construction of possible, probable and preferable futures; – Methodological innovation in futures studies, including not only integrated, layered, and critical approaches, but also empirical, interpretive or action-learning based approaches; – Applied Futures (for example, case studies in using and practicing futures thinking for organizational change, development and transformation); – Alternative futures on a variety of subjects (see topic categories below).
The journal is published by the Graduate Institute of Futures Studies, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.3 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 16737 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 120 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.297 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q2 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 |
Impact Factor Trend
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Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, Decision Sciences and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.