Science Communication

Aims & Scope

Science Communication is an international, interdisciplinary social science journal that examines such topics as the nature of scientific expertise as represented through communication and the processes or effects characterizing the communication of science in any context.

Science is broadly defined to include environmental science, health science, and technology.

Science Communication welcomes submissions of empirical research from authors in all relevant disciplines (including the social sciences, the humanities, and science itself).

Both qualitative and quantitative research papers with a basis in theory are acceptable.

Preference is given to articles that bridge the gap between theory and practice and that will be of interest across disciplines.

In addition to peer-reviewed research, Science Communication publishes commentaries that analyze issues and trends in the field – whether scholarly, professional, or policy-related – and a periodic summary of new books in the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.1
2024	4.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.350

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2889

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	535

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• “Fear Won't Do It”

  Citation: 986

  Authors: Saffron, Sophie

• Politicization and Polarization in COVID-19 News Coverage

  Citation: 523

  Authors: P. Sol, Sedona, Stuart

• The Rise of the Knowledge Broker

  Citation: 444

  Authors: Morgan

• Using Expert Sources to Correct Health Misinformation in Social Media

  Citation: 377

  Authors: Emily K., Leticia

• The Matilda Effect in Science Communication

  Citation: 377

  Authors: Silvia, Carroll J., Michael

• After the Flood

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Robert J., Ellen, Francesca, Sherry, Sharon

• Framing Climate Change: Exploring the Role of Emotion in Generating Advocacy Behavior

  Citation: 321

  Authors: Robin L., Abel, Risa

• New Evidence on Instrumental, Conceptual, and Symbolic Utilization of University Research in Government Agencies

  Citation: 306

  Authors: Nabil, Mathieu, RÉjean

• Nanotechnology, Governance, and Public Deliberation: What Role for the Social Sciences?

  Citation: 306

  Authors: Phil, Matthew B., Brian

• Testing Public (Un)Certainty of Science

  Citation: 302

  Authors: Julia B., Jessica L.

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