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Journal Metrics Reports 2023

Astronomy

Announcement of the latest impact factors from the Journal Citation Reports

Researchers consider a number of factors in deciding where to publish their research, such as journal reputation, readership and community, speed of publication, and citations. See how we share a whole range of information to help the research community decide which journal is the best home for their research as well as what the metrics can tell you about the performance of a journal and its articles.

  • Impact Factor
    27.8

    5 Year Impact Factor
    29.1

    Cite Score
    45

    Social Media Mentions
    580

    Downloads
    152,095

  • Impact Factor
    1.8

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.6

    Cite Score
    3.4

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    6

    Social Media Mentions
    428

    Downloads
    182,137

  • Impact Factor
    0.6

    5 Year Impact Factor
    0.4

    Cite Score
    0.9

    Social Media Mentions
    48

    Downloads
    6,191

  • Impact Factor
    1.6

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.8

    Cite Score
    3

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    4

    Social Media Mentions
    162

    Downloads
    149,132

  • Impact Factor
    0.6

    5 Year Impact Factor
    0.5

    Cite Score
    1.1

    Social Media Mentions
    12

    Downloads
    27,732

  • Impact Factor
    2.7

    5 Year Impact Factor
    2.6

    Cite Score
    5.3

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    19

    Social Media Mentions
    109

    Downloads
    313,120

  • Impact Factor
    0.8

    5 Year Impact Factor
    0.7

    Cite Score
    1.1

    Social Media Mentions
    10

    Downloads
    11,051

  • Impact Factor
    2.7

    5 Year Impact Factor
    2.4

    Cite Score
    5.1

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    4

    Social Media Mentions
    755

    Downloads
    435,924

  • Impact Factor
    0.6

    5 Year Impact Factor
    0.7

    Cite Score
    1.6

    Social Media Mentions
    18

    Downloads
    22,613

  • Impact Factor
    9.1

    5 Year Impact Factor
    8.9

    Cite Score
    19.7

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    12

    Social Media Mentions
    1,224

    Downloads
    974,784

  • Impact Factor
    1.1

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.1

    Cite Score
    1.7

    Social Media Mentions
    865

    Downloads
    12,474

  • Impact Factor
    1.1

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1

    Cite Score
    1.4

    Social Media Mentions
    330

    Downloads
    33,594

  • Impact Factor
    1.3

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1

    Cite Score
    2

    Social Media Mentions
    79

    Downloads
    8,970

  • Impact Factor
    0.5

    5 Year Impact Factor
    0.5

    Cite Score
    0.9

    Social Media Mentions
    17

    Downloads
    3,694

  • Impact Factor
    1.1

    5 Year Impact Factor
    1.2

    Cite Score
    1.8

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    13

    Social Media Mentions
    76

    Downloads
    38,710

  • Impact Factor
    23

    5 Year Impact Factor
    24.6

    Cite Score
    41.9

    Submission to First Decision - Days (Median)
    12

    Social Media Mentions
    270

    Downloads
    313,791