Journal profile
Research and Science Today
ISSN 2247-4455 · eISSN 2285-9632 · RST Journal · Romania
Research and Science Today: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 30 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Research and Science Today is published by RST Journal. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are European Politics and Security, EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning and European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies, together about 26.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations and Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
AimThe primary aim of “Research and Science Today (ISSN 2285-9632)” is to provide a high-quality, international platform for researchers and scientists across various disciplines to share their latest findings, insights, and analyses. The journal is dedicated to fostering a multidisciplinary approach, understanding that today’s most pressing challenges and exciting discoveries often lie at the intersection of multiple fields. We strive to bridge the gap between different scientific areas, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication.Scope“Research and Science Today” embraces a wide range of academic disciplines, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of current scientific inquiry. We welcome submissions from fields including, but not limited to:Natural Sciences (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Science)Medical and Health SciencesEngineering and TechnologySocial Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Political Science)Humanities (History, Linguistics, Literature)Environmental Studies and SustainabilityData Science and Artificial IntelligenceBusiness and EconomicsPhysical Education and Sports Sciences.The journal is particularly interested in interdisciplinary research and studies that address global challenges, offer innovative solutions, or provide new insights into existing knowledge.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Constantin BrancusiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Romania 8, Türkiye 3, Austria 2, Portugal 2, Greece 2 (26 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- European Politics and SecuritySocial Sciences11.3%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities8.1%
- European and Russian Geopolitical Military StrategiesSocial Sciences7.3%
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences6.5%
- Eastern European Communism and ReformsSocial Sciences6.5%
- English Language Learning and TeachingComputer Science4.8%
- European Union Policy and GovernanceSocial Sciences4%
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceSocial Sciences4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- h-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.04OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 216 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| 2025 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 19 |
| 2023 | 26 | 26 | 18 |
| 2022 | 46 | 46 | 9 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Desk decision
- 60 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Peer review
- Conflicts of interest
Confidential editorial handling with journal-scoped workspaces, controlled access, and protected manuscript dossier workflow. Model summary
The platform is designed for confidential editorial handling, with journal-scoped workspaces, controlled access, and a protected manuscript dossier workflow.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Ethical Declarations, Data Availability, and Compliance: What Every Author Must Include
Modern scholarly publishing requires more than good science. Here is a complete guide to the ethical and compliance elements that must accompany every submission. Read update
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Our Commitment
How Research and Science Today navigates the intersection of AI innovation and scholarly integrity — and what it mean...
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Responding to Peer Review: A Practical Guide for Authors
Receiving reviewer comments can be daunting. Here is a structured approach to turning feedback into a stronger manusc...
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
- RST Journal
- Country or region
- Romania
- Language
- English, French, German
- ISSN
- 2247-4455
- Electronic ISSN
- 2285-9632
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Research and Science Today
How long does peer review take at Research and Science Today?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 weeks. 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Research and Science Today based?
Of the 26 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Romania (8), Türkiye (3) and Austria (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Research and Science Today?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Research and Science Today is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Research and Science Today open access, and what is the APC?
Research and Science Today is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .