Impact Factor
3.74
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
4.77
676 total citations
h5-index
33
h5 depth signal
Cited share
77.9%
116 of 149
Total citations
676
Citation footprint
Metric signal
4.11
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.2%
35 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
216
United Kingdom
132
Germany
92
Netherlands
49
Australia
48
Citing Fields of Research
Communication Studies
278
Climate Change
258
Scientometrics & Research Ethics
212
History & Philosophy Of Science
142
Sociology
118
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,839
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
149
116 cited publications
Last 12 months
67
5.6 publications/month
Open access share
49.3%
33 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
216 citing publications
Leading citing field
Communication Studies
278 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
17 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v4n2, Apr. 1995-
v4n2, Apr. 1995-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Communication Studies
Climate Change
Scientometrics & Research Ethics
History & Philosophy Of Science
Sociology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Institute of Physics (Great Britain)
Contributor
Science Museum (Great Britain)
Broad Categories
History of Medicine
Science
Climate Change
Communication Studies
Psychiatry & Psychology
Medical Ethics
Genetics & Genomics
MeSH Descriptors
Science
Technology
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/09636625261491174
Open DOI
Are Chinese scientists willing to engage with the public on genetically modified foods?
Drawing on survey data from 321 Chinese scientists, this study investigates their willingness to engage on a controversial topic, namely, genetically modified foods. Extending the Theory of Planned Behavior with topic-specific beliefs, w...
02
DOI 10.1177/09636625261486280
Open DOI
Shaping science and society through law: Governance logic and public roles in the revised Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Popularization of Science and Technology
In this article, the 2002 and 2024 revised editions of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Popularization of Science and Technology (“the Law”) are examined to explore how the state shapes the science–society relationship. R...
03
DOI 10.1177/09636625261489946
Open DOI
Why research on science communication needs more meta-analyses
Research on science communication has expanded and diversified. Correspondingly, an increasing number of literature reviews, handbooks, and bibliometric studies have taken stock of the field’s accumulated knowledge. However, it is still ...
04
DOI 10.1177/09636625261486785
Open DOI
‘Not for me’: Reasons for (non)participation in science communication activities on Artificial Intelligence in the Netherlands
Artificial intelligence operates in a social context and affects everyone. Organizing science communication and engagement activities on the topic for all groups in society is therefore recommendable. However, research shows that mainly ...
05
DOI 10.1177/09636625261477232
Open DOI
Vaccine framing dynamics: Media influence, social media sharing, and public sensemaking during a crisis
During crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, information dissemination and sensemaking processes profoundly shape public perceptions. This study investigates the intricate interplay between media framing, social media sharing, and individua...
06
07
DOI 10.1177/09636625261484418
Open DOI
Communicating scientific uncertainty: Exploring science journalists’ understandings, challenges, and strategies
Science journalists are central intermediaries in communicating the uncertainties of science to the public. Socio-scientific issues like COVID-19 and climate change highlight the importance of addressing uncertainties to support informed...
08
DOI 10.1177/09636625261475481
Open DOI
Commercial entanglements and online visibility: University priorities and the making of scientific legitimacy
Universities in many parts of the world now encourage faculty to patent inventions, launch start-ups, and promote their work via online platforms. Through commercialization support and the inclusion of social media metrics in tenure revi...
09
DOI 10.1177/09636625261479618
Open DOI
Worldviews and public attitudes toward gene-edited foods in Japan
This study examines public attitudes toward gene-edited foods in Japan, focusing on how underlying worldviews shape these responses. Drawing on a national survey and a latent class segmentation model based on 23 worldview variables, we i...
10
DOI 10.1177/09636625261477314
Open DOI
Apolitical referee or geopolitical actor? How artificial intelligence’s national-origin labels shape credibility in politicized science communication
Amid the politicization of science and the globalization of technological applications, does the national-origin label of artificial intelligence authors affect their perceived credibility? Drawing on the tension between artificial intel...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
"An international journal of research in the public dimensions of science and technology."
Also issued online.
Text in English; abstracts in French and Spanish.