Journal profile · HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
European Journal for Philosophy of Science
ISSN 1879-4912 · eISSN 1879-4920 · Springer Netherlands · SPAIN · Founded 2011
European Journal for Philosophy of Science: CAS Zone 2 · Philosophy (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 1.49; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,190; median 304 days to acceptance (100 articles, last 24 months); 76 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE, AHCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
European Journal for Philosophy of Science is published by Springer Netherlands and is in Zone 2 of Philosophy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Philosophy and History of Science, Quantum Mechanics and Applications and Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics, together about 52% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The European Journal for Philosophy of Science publishes groundbreaking works that can deepen understanding of the concepts and methods of the sciences, as they explore increasingly many facets of the world we live in. It is of direct interest to philosophers of science coming from different perspectives, as well as scientists, citizens and policymakers. The journal is interested in articles from all traditions and all backgrounds, as long as they engage with the sciences in a constructive, and critical, way. The journal represents the various longstanding European philosophical traditions engaging with the sciences, but welcomes articles from every part of the world.EPSA and EJPS endorse the 'Barcelona Principles For a Globally Inclusive Philosophy’ (https://contesi.wordpress.com/bp/), acknowledging and fostering the richness and diversity of philosophy of science in Europe. We strive to make EPSA meetings and the refereeing process of EJPS as inclusive as possible, using English as a useful vehicular language, not as a filter or barrier to limit presentation of ideas of philosophers whose first language is not English. The EJPS is the official journal for the European Philosophy of Science Association.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Editor-in-chief Samuel C. FletcherPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 5, Italy 5, United Kingdom 4, Netherlands 4, Spain 3 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Philosophy and History of ScienceArts and Humanities33.9%
- Quantum Mechanics and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy10.2%
- Epistemology, Ethics, and MetaphysicsArts and Humanities8%
- Philosophy and Theoretical SciencePsychology6.2%
- Feminist Epistemology and Gender StudiesSocial Sciences4.2%
- Science and Climate StudiesEnvironmental Science3.3%
- Embodied and Extended CognitionNeuroscience3.2%
- Relativity and Gravitational TheoryPhysics and Astronomy3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Philosophy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Philosophy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | History & Philosophy Of Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Philosophy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Philosophy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | History & Philosophy Of Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Philosophy Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Philosophy | Zone 1 |
| Minor | History & Philosophy Of Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEAHCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
zbMATHCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 1.49LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.8Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.07LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.5LetPub ·
- h-index
- 15LetPub ·
- h-index
- 48OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 281OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.04OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 68.23%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 71LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 387,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 758 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75 | 62 | 21 |
| 2025 | 76 | 63 | 88 |
| 2024 | 69 | 56 | 339 |
| 2023 | 59 | 50 | 479 |
| 2022 | 72 | 53 | 672 |
| 2021 | 99 | 79 | 1,224 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
304 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 226 days – 418 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 28 days (100 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 336 days
- Sample
- 100 articles with submission and acceptance dates (166 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 16 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,190 / EUR 3,090 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Not considered
- further replies or comments to the reply topic
Article types accepted4
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
- original articleOriginal Articles are reviewed via the Double-Shielded Review. An ‘Original Research Paper’ presents results of novel academic research. ‘Original Research Pape…Length not stated
- original research paperOriginal Articles are reviewed via the Double-Shielded Review. An ‘Original Research Paper’ presents results of novel academic research. ‘Original Research Pape…Length not stated
- reviewOriginal Articles are reviewed via the Double-Shielded Review. An ‘Original Research Paper’ presents results of novel academic research. ‘Original Research Pape…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in European Journal for Philosophy of Science, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Country or region
- SPAIN
- Language
- English
- Founded
- 2011
- ISSN
- 1879-4912
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-4920
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about European Journal for Philosophy of Science
What CAS zone is European Journal for Philosophy of Science in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, European Journal for Philosophy of Science is in Zone 2 of Philosophy, and in Zone 2 of the minor category History & Philosophy Of Science; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Philosophy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of European Journal for Philosophy of Science?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.49; CiteScore 3.2, h-index 48.
How long does peer review take at European Journal for Philosophy of Science?
Based on the dates recorded on 100 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 304 days (interquartile range 226–418 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of European Journal for Philosophy of Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: APA; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of European Journal for Philosophy of Science based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (5), Italy (5) and United Kingdom (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index European Journal for Philosophy of Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, European Journal for Philosophy of Science is indexed in SCIE, AHCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists zbMATH and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is European Journal for Philosophy of Science open access, and what is the APC?
European Journal for Philosophy of Science is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,190.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .