Games
Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
27 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Games (ISSN 2073-4336) is an international, peer-reviewed, quick-refereeing open access journal (free for readers), which provides an advanced forum for studies related to strategic interaction, game theory and its applications, and decision making. The aim is to provide an interdisciplinary forum for all behavioral sciences and related fields, including economics, psychology, political science, mathematics, computer science, and biology (including animal behavior). To guarantee a rapid refereeing and editorial process, Games follows standard publication practices in the natural sciences.
Special Issues
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WoS Categories & Quartiles
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ECONOMICS
MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
SOCIAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICAL METHODS
ECONOMICS
MATHEMATICS, INTERDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS
SOCIAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICAL METHODS
Annual Historical Statistics & Publications
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Percentage of female authors published in the journal
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Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations
Total Cites vs Self-Cites
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history
Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisGames (ISSN: 2073-4336) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Decision Sciences, published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) in Switzerland. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.70, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.290 (Q3), an H-index of 27.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 90 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with an estimated APC of $2,677 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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