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Science Impact Factor 2025

Current Science journal impact factor, ranking, and comparison with other prestigious scientific publications

Science Impact Factor 2025

56.9
JCR Q1
Multidisciplinary Sciences
CAS: B1

Science is one of the world's most influential academic journals, published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Compare Science with Other Top Journals

Nature

64.8
JCR Q1

Cell

64.5
JCR Q1

Science

56.9
JCR Q1

PNAS

11.1
JCR Q1

Science Family Journals Impact Factors

Science Journal Family (2025)

Science
Multidisciplinary Sciences
56.9
Q1
Science Advances
Multidisciplinary Sciences
13.6
Q1
Science Translational Medicine
Medicine, Research & Experimental
17.1
Q1
Science Immunology
Immunology
24.8
Q1
Science Signaling
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
7.3
Q1

About Science Journal

Journal Overview

  • Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • Founded: 1880
  • Frequency: Weekly
  • ISSN: 0036-8075 (Print), 1095-9203 (Online)
  • Subject Areas: Multidisciplinary Sciences
  • Language: English

Why Science Has High Impact

  • • Publishes breakthrough research across all scientific fields
  • • Rigorous peer review with high editorial standards
  • • Strong emphasis on reproducibility and methodology
  • • Wide readership in academic and policy communities
  • • Historical significance in scientific publishing
  • • Strong connection to scientific policy and education

Science vs Nature: Key Differences

Science Journal

  • Impact Factor: 56.9
  • Publisher: AAAS (American)
  • Focus: Broad scientific research
  • Founded: 1880
  • Special Features: Policy focus, News section
  • Submission: More accessible to US researchers

Nature Journal

  • Impact Factor: 64.8
  • Publisher: Springer Nature (British)
  • Focus: Multidisciplinary sciences
  • Founded: 1869
  • Special Features: News & Views, Commentary
  • Submission: Global reach, European base

Science Impact Factor Trends

2021
47.73
2022
56.9
2023
56.9
2024
56.9
2025
56.9

Science has maintained consistently high impact factors, reflecting its continued importance in the scientific community.

Publishing in Science: What You Need to Know

Submission Requirements

  • • Significant advance in scientific knowledge
  • • Broad interest across multiple disciplines
  • • Rigorous methodology and reproducible results
  • • Clear writing accessible to general scientific audience
  • • Ethical compliance and data availability

Review Process

  • • Initial editorial screening (1-2 weeks)
  • • Peer review by 2-4 experts (4-8 weeks)
  • • High rejection rate (~93%)
  • • Emphasis on novelty and broad impact
  • • Revision process typically 2-4 rounds

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