Science, Technology and Society

Aims & Scope

Science, Technology and Society is an international journal devoted to the study of science and technology in social context.

It focuses on the way in which advances in science and technology influence society and vice versa.

It is a peer-reviewed journal that takes an interdisciplinary perspective, encouraging analyses whose approaches are drawn from a variety of disciplines such as history, sociology, philosophy, economics, political science and international relations, science policy involving innovation, foresight studies involving science and technology, technology management, environmental studies, energy studies and gender studies.

The journal consciously endeavors to combine scholarly perspectives relevant to academic research and policy issues relating to development.

Besides research articles the journal encourages research-based country reports, commentaries and book reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.577

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	31

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10053

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	256

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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 Multidisciplinary, 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.

• The Role of Lay People in the Production and Dissemination of Scientific Knowledge

  Citation: 295

  Authors: Michel

• The Evolution of Public Understanding of Science—Discourse and Comparative Evidence

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Martin W.

• Biopolis: Asian Science in the Global Circuitry

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Michael M.J.

• Redefining the Brain Drain

  Citation: 110

  Authors: David, Chung Siu, Donglin

• Introduction: The International Mobility of Brains: Exodus or Circulation?

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Jacques, Anne Marie

• Anti-science Misinformation and Conspiracies: COVID–19, Post-truth, and Science & Technology Studies (STS)

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Amit

• Building Technological Capabilities in Latecomer Firms: A Review Essay

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Gabriela

• Emerging Industrial Revolution: Symbiosis of Industry 4.0 and Circular Economy: The Role of Universities

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Seeram, Alfred, Henk De, Bankole O.

• Turning Brain Drain into Brain Gain: The Colombian Experience of the Diaspora Option

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Jean-Baptiste, Jorge, Dora, Jacques, José, John, Alvaro, Alvaro, Carlos, Nora, Luz, Bernard

• Dynamics of Social Enterprises—Shift from Social Innovation to Open Innovation

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Jinhyo Joseph, KyungBae, ChoongJae, ChangHwan, Xiaofei

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