Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Astrophysical Journal Letters- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: American Astronomical Society

Abbreviation: Astrophys. J. Lett.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

7.15

SJR

 2.726

h-Index

 184

Rank

 747

Important Details

Title Astrophysical Journal Letters
Standard Abbreviation Astrophys. J. Lett.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1)
Impact Score 7.15
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.726
h-index 184
Overall Rank 747
Publisher Name American Astronomical Society
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 20418213, 20418205
Coverage and History 1991-1993, 1995-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
14707

About Astrophysical Journal Letters


Astrophysical Journal Letters is a journal published by American Astronomical Society. This journal covers the area[s] related to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Space and Planetary Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1991-1993, 1995-2022. The rank of this journal is 747. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 7.15, 184, and 2.726, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 20418213, 20418205.

The best quartile of Astrophysical Journal Letters is Q1. This journal has received a total of 14707 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Astrophysical Journal Letters Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Astrophysical Journal Letters is 7.15. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 7.15

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.72, and the percentage change is -9.15% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a falling trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Astrophysical Journal Letters Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Astrophysical Journal Letters is 7.15. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Astrophysical Journal Letters. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 7.15
2021 7.87
2020 7.97
2019 9.31
2018 9.07
2017 7.13
2016 5.81
2015 5.93
2014 5.95

Astrophysical Journal Letters h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Astrophysical Journal Letters is 184. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 184 published articles with more than 184 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Astrophysical Journal Letters ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Astrophysical Journal Letters is/are as follows: 20418213, 20418205.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Astrophysical Journal Letters Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Astrophysical Journal Letters is ranked 747 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 2.726.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Astrophysical Journal Letters Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Astrophysical Journal Letters is American Astronomical Society. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1991-1993, 1995-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Astrophysical Journal Letters is Astrophys. J. Lett.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Astrophys. J. Lett.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Astrophysical Journal Letters


If your area of research or discipline is related to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Space and Planetary Science, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Astrophysical Journal Letters?

The latest impact score of Astrophysical Journal Letters is 7.15. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Astrophysical Journal Letters?

The latest h-index of Astrophysical Journal Letters is 184. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Astrophysical Journal Letters?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Astrophysical Journal Letters is 2.726. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Astrophysical Journal Letters?

The latest ranking of Astrophysical Journal Letters is 747. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Astrophysical Journal Letters?

Astrophysical Journal Letters is published by American Astronomical Society. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Astrophysical Journal Letters?

This standard abbreviation of Astrophysical Journal Letters is Astrophys. J. Lett..


Is "Astrophysical Journal Letters" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Astrophysical Journal Letters is a journal published by American Astronomical Society.


What is the scope of Astrophysical Journal Letters?

The scope of Astrophysical Journal Letters is as follows:

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

For detailed scope of Astrophysical Journal Letters, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Astrophysical Journal Letters?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Astrophysical Journal Letters is/are as follows: 20418213, 20418205.


What is the best quartile for Astrophysical Journal Letters?

The best quartile for Astrophysical Journal Letters is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Astrophysical Journal Letters?

The coverage history of Astrophysical Journal Letters is as follows 1991-1993, 1995-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Astrophysical Journal Letters Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 7.15
2021 7.87
2020 7.97
2019 9.31
2018 9.07
2017 7.13
2016 5.81
2015 5.93
2014 5.95



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