Journal profile · HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Journal for General Philosophy of Science
ISSN 0925-4560 · eISSN 1572-8587 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
Journal for General Philosophy of Science: CAS Zone 2 · Philosophy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.9 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,290; median 202 days to acceptance (24 articles, last 24 months); 62 articles in 2025; indexed in AHCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal for General Philosophy of Science is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 2 of Philosophy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Philosophy and History of Science, Philosophy, Science, and History and Philosophy and Theoretical Science, together about 48.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are History and Philosophy of Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
JGPS has been a forum for original research and discussion in the philosophy of science since the publication of its first volume in 1970. The journal’s scope encompasses both general philosophy of science and the specialized philosophies of particular areas of science (conceived broadly in the sense of the German term ‘Wissenschaft’), such as the philosophy of physics, the philosophy of chemistry, the philosophy of biology, the philosophy of the social sciences and economics, the philosophy of the engineering disciplines, and the philosophies of the humanities.EditorsSimon Friedrich ( University of Groningen), Helmut Pulte (Ruhr-Universität Bochum), Thomas Reydon (Leibniz University Hannover). Journal for General Philosophy of Science is currently published by Springer Netherlands, Dordrecht. Editor-in-Chief Simon Friederich PhD Helmut Pulte PhD Thomas Reydon PhD View all editors
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Editor-in-chief Simon FriederichPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 11, Netherlands 3, United Kingdom 1, France 1, Italy 1 (23 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 Humanities28.1%
- Philosophy, Science, and HistoryArts and Humanities13.1%
- Philosophy and Theoretical SciencePsychology7.8%
- Epistemology, Ethics, and MetaphysicsArts and Humanities5.7%
- Quantum Mechanics and ApplicationsPhysics and Astronomy5.3%
- Science and Climate StudiesEnvironmental Science3.8%
- Kantian Philosophy and Modern InterpretationsArts and Humanities3.7%
- German Social Sciences and HistorySocial Sciences3.5%
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 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Philosophy Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Philosophy | Zone 3 |
| Minor | History & Philosophy Of Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Philosophy Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Philosophy | Zone 2 |
| Minor | History & Philosophy Of Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
AHCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ERIH PLUSPublisher 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 (publisher) 2025
- 0.9Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.47LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- h-index
- 39OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 240OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.46OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 59.18%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 44LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 187,900Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,712 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 19 | 6 |
| 2025 | 62 | 40 | 34 |
| 2024 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
| 2023 | 49 | 31 | 158 |
| 2022 | 38 | 22 | 196 |
| 2021 | 46 | 28 | 330 |
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
202 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 136 days – 379 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 120 days (57 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 287 days
- Sample
- 24 articles with submission and acceptance dates (95 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 3,290 / EUR 2,690 / GBP 2,390 | — | — |
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Generative AI Images
LLMs do not satisfy authorship criteria; LLM use must be documented in the Methods section or suitable alternative part. Model summary
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
Manuscript submission implies originality, not under consideration elsewhere, and approval by co-authors and responsible authorities. Model summary
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 Competing Interests
Authors must disclose financial or non-financial competing interests. Model summary
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data, materials, software and code should support published claims and comply with field standards; journals may have individual data-sharing policies. Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards. Please note that journals may have individual policies on (sharing) research data in concordance with disciplinary norms and expectations.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Journal is a member of COPE and follows COPE guidelines on misconduct. Model summary
This journal is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. As a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) the journal will follow the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Permission from copyright owners is required for previously published figures, tables, or text passages. Model summary
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 Journal for General Philosophy of Science, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review COVID-19 and impact on peer review
Authors may suggest or exclude reviewers; suggested reviewers must be independent and institutional email addresses should be provided. Model summary
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Journal may use software to screen for plagiarism. Model summary
Important note: the journal may use software to screen for plagiarism.
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 Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0925-4560
- Electronic ISSN
- 1572-8587
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 57, Issue 2 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal for General Philosophy of Science
What CAS zone is Journal for General Philosophy of Science in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal for General Philosophy of Science is in Zone 2 of Philosophy, and in Zone 3 of the minor category History & Philosophy Of Science. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Philosophy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal for General Philosophy of Science?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.9 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.6, h-index 39.
How long does peer review take at Journal for General Philosophy of Science?
Based on the dates recorded on 24 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 202 days (interquartile range 136–379 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 Journal for General Philosophy of Science?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date; 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 Journal for General Philosophy of Science based?
Of the 23 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (11), Netherlands (3) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal for General Philosophy of Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal for General Philosophy of Science is indexed in AHCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists ERIH PLUS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal for General Philosophy of Science open access, and what is the APC?
Journal for General Philosophy of Science is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,290.
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: .