Aims and Scope
The British Journal for the History of Science (a.k.a. BJHS) is an international academic journal published quarterly by Cambridge University Press in association with the British Society for the History of Science. It was founded under its present title in 1962 but was preceded by the Bulletin of the British Society for the History of Science which was itself founded in 1949. The journal publishes scholarly papers and reviews on all aspects of the history of science. The journal is currently edited by Doctor Amanda Rees, who works at York University.
Key Metrics
1.2
CiteScore
CiteScore
CiteScore measures average citations received per document published in the serial.
Q2
History
SJR
- Q1 History
- Q2 History and Philosophy of Science
SJR
SJR
SCImago Journal Rank measures weighted citations received by the serial. Citation weighting depends on subject field and prestige (SJR) of the citing serial.
1.82
SNIP
SNIP
Source Normalized Impact per Paper measures actual citations received relative to citations expected for the serial’s subject field.
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Topics Covered
- Atmospheric sciences
- Natural history
- History of science
- Nuclear program
- Natural philosophy
- Leadership change
Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1962 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Cold War aviation: American technology transfer and the construction of Turkey's first international civilian airport in Yeşilköy, Istanbul, 1944-1953.
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Essay review: Why we fight about science.
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When Scottish medicine hospitalized Indian magic: Dr James Esdaile's mesmeric surgery in mid-nineteenth-century Bengal.
- 16 Dec 24
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Patronage, cultural politics and the marginalization of astrology in seventeenth-century France: the case of J.-B. Morin and of his polemics with Pierre Gassendi and his circle
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Atmospheres of influence: the role of journal editors in shaping early climate change narratives.
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Maria Cristina Galmarini, Ambassadors of Social Progress: <i>A History of International Blind Activism in the Cold War</i> Ithaca, NY: Northern Illinois University Press, 2024. Pp. 302. ISBN 978-1-5017-7377-8. $56.95 (hardcover).
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5.6k articles received 4.3k citations see all
- 12 Supporting
- 3,854 Mentioning
- 0 Contrasting
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- 0 Retractions
- 0 Withdrawals
- 5 Corrections
- 2 Errata
- 0 Expression of Concern
FAQs
How long has British Journal for the History of Science been actively publishing?
British Journal for the History of Science has been in operation since 1962 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of British Journal for the History of Science ?
British Journal for the History of Science published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did British Journal for the History of Science publish last years ?
In 2023, British Journal for the History of Science published 108 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for British Journal for the History of Science ?
For British Journal for the History of Science,eISSN is 1474-001X and pISSN is0007-0874.
What is Citescore for British Journal for the History of Science ?
Citescore for British Journal for the History of Science is 1.2.
What is SNIP score for British Journal for the History of Science ?
SNIP score for British Journal for the History of Science is 1.82.
What is the SJR for British Journal for the History of Science ?
SJR for British Journal for the History of Science is Q2.
Who is the publisher of British Journal for the History of Science ?
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS is the publisher of British Journal for the History of Science.