What is the Impact Factor of Orbis?

The journal Orbis is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, quartile Q1) with official metrics continually updated on ImpaQ.

Is Orbis indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Orbis is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Orbis and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Orbis is published by Fundación Unamuno. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

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Orbis

Identifier (ISSN):1856-1594(Print)/1873-5282(Online)

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Publisher:Fundación Unamuno

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Self-Citation RateN/A

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Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

23articles/year

100% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Orbis, the Foreign Policy Research Institute quarterly journal of world affairs, was founded in 1957 as a forum for policymakers, scholars, and the informed public who sought an engaging, thought-provoking debate beyond the predictable, conventional journals of that time. Nearly half a century later, Orbis continues to offer informative, insightful, and lively discourse on the full range of topics relating to American foreign policy and national security, as well as in-depth analysis on important international developments. Orbis readers always know the stories behind the headlines.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Philosophy75.9%Art73.4%Humanities71.3%Political science44.7%Psychology39.2%Sociology28.7%Computer science27.4%

Primary Research Areas

Social Sciences Interdisciplinary

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Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Orbis (ISSN: 1856-1594) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of SOCIAL SCIENCES, published by Fundación Unamuno in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic Of. The periodical holds tracked under Web of Science (ESCI) in quartile Q1.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 23 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.