Aims & Scope

Scientific American is the authority on science and technology for a general audience, with coverage that explains how research changes our understanding of the world and shapes our lives.

First published in 1845, Scientific American is the longest continuously published magazine in the US.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.115

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q4

h-index

Year Value
2024 104

Impact Factor

Year Value
2024 3.10

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 27924

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 89

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

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


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
3.10
First Published: 2024

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.115
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q4
First Published: 2024

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