Last Updated on June 22, 2023

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


Published By: American Astronomical Society

Abbreviation: Astron. J.




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.

4.49

SJR

 2.025

h-Index

 259

Rank

 1290

Important Details

Title Astronomical Journal
Standard Abbreviation Astron. J.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Astronomy and Astrophysics (Q1); Space and Planetary Science (Q1)
Impact Score 4.49
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.025
h-index 259
Overall Rank 1290
Publisher Name American Astronomical Society
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 00046256, 15383881
Coverage and History 1987, 1989-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
7592

About Astronomical Journal


Astronomical Journal 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: 1987, 1989-2022. The rank of this journal is 1290. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 4.49, 259, and 2.025, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 00046256, 15383881.

The best quartile of Astronomical Journal is Q1. This journal has received a total of 7592 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Astronomical Journal Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Astronomical Journal is 4.49. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 4.49

It is increased by a factor of around 0.03, and the percentage change is 0.67% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising 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 Astronomical Journal Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Astronomical Journal is 4.49. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 4.49
2021 4.46
2020 6.14
2019 5.49
2018 5.63
2017 4.12
2016 3.86
2015 4.76
2014 4.16

Astronomical Journal h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Astronomical Journal is 259. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 259 published articles with more than 259 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.




Astronomical Journal ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Astronomical Journal is/are as follows: 00046256, 15383881.

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

Astronomical Journal Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Astronomical Journal is ranked 1290 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 2.025.

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.


Astronomical Journal Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Astronomical Journal is American Astronomical Society. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1987, 1989-2022.


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 Astronomical Journal is Astron. J.. 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 ('Astron. J.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Astronomical Journal


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 Astronomical Journal?

The latest impact score of Astronomical Journal is 4.49. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Astronomical Journal?

The latest h-index of Astronomical Journal is 259. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Astronomical Journal?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Astronomical Journal is 2.025. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Astronomical Journal?

The latest ranking of Astronomical Journal is 1290. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Astronomical Journal?

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


What is the abbreviation of Astronomical Journal?

This standard abbreviation of Astronomical Journal is Astron. J..


Is "Astronomical Journal" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Astronomical Journal is a journal published by American Astronomical Society.


What is the scope of Astronomical Journal?

The scope of Astronomical Journal is as follows:

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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


What is the ISSN of Astronomical Journal?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Astronomical Journal is/are as follows: 00046256, 15383881.


What is the best quartile for Astronomical Journal?

The best quartile for Astronomical Journal is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Astronomical Journal?

The coverage history of Astronomical Journal is as follows 1987, 1989-2022.


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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Astronomical Journal Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 4.49
2021 4.46
2020 6.14
2019 5.49
2018 5.63
2017 4.12
2016 3.86
2015 4.76
2014 4.16



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