Journal details
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE
SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD · ISSN 0963-6625 · eISSN 1361-6609
SSCIAHCIScopusMEDLINEPubMedPMC
Overview
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE is a History & Philosophy Of Science · Communication journal published by SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD (England). Use this page to check its impact factor, JCR quartile, CAS zone and indexing before you submit. Always confirm the scope, APC and policies on the journal's official website.
Publication output
2026: 27 articles · 2025: 68 articles · 2024: 76 articles. Source: OpenAlex open data.
FAQ
What is the impact factor of PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE?
The impact factor recorded for PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE is 4.3 (2025 JCR release), JCR quartile Q1.
What is the CAS zone (Chinese Academy of Sciences ranking) of PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE?
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE is listed in CAS Zone 2 and marked as a TOP journal.
Which databases index PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE?
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE is indexed in SSCI, AHCI, Scopus, MEDLINE, PubMed, PMC. Confirm on the journal website and the database itself before submitting.