Science

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About Science

Science is a prominent academic journal specializing in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in US, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 0036-8075. With a current Impact Factor of 15.703, Science maintains rigorous standards of Peer Review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Science maintains a high-tier position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 15.70, it remains a highly cited venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

How Science Compares
Impact Factor vs Field Avg
-49%
Field avg: 30.73

Compared against 8 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0036-8075
ISSN (Online) 1095-9203
Publisher American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Country United States
Established 1880
APC / Cost $10500 USD
About Science

Science is a prominent academic journal specializing in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in US, the journal serves as an essential platform for researchers to share high-quality scholarly work. It is a subscription-based publication identified by ISSN 0036-8075. With a current impact factor of 15.703, Science maintains rigorous standards of peer review and academic excellence. The journal aims to advance the boundaries of knowledge within its research areas and provides valuable insights for the global scientific community.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Science

The current impact factor of Science is 15.703.

No, Science is not an open access journal.

Science is published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Live Indexing Status
Updated March 2026

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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
Clean
Impact Factor
15.703
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend

The impact factor has declined by 62% over the last 6 years (from 41.000 to 15.703).

Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 15.703 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
2024 56.900 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
2023 54.055 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
2022 63.700 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
2021 47.700 Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate)
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026

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