Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences
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28 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
Explore the fascinating world of Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences, a journal that reveals the history of science as it has developed since the 18th century. HSNS offers in-depth articles on a wide range of scientific fields, their social and cultural histories and supporting institutions, including astronomy, geology, physics, genetics, natural history, chemistry, meteorology, and molecular biology. Widely regarded as a leading journal in the historiography of science and technology, HSNS increased its publication to five times per year in 2012 to expand its roster of pioneering articles and notable reviews by the most influential writers in the field.
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HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisHistorical Studies in the Natural Sciences (abbr: HIST STUD NAT SCI, ISSN: 1939-1811) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Social Sciences, published by University of California Press in United States since 2008. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.90, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.220 (Q2), an H-index of 28.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 15 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,434 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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