Advances in Space Research
In 1981, a new scientific journal began its semi-monthly publication cycle. This launch marked the official start of Advances in Space Research as the voice for space science. The Committee on Space Research chose this path to centralize global findings. Elsevier took over the publishing duties shortly after the founding year. A peer-reviewed process became the standard for every article submitted. Researchers from around the world found a dedicated home for their work.
Thomas Schildknecht leads the editorial team from his post at the University of Bern. His role involves overseeing the quality and direction of incoming manuscripts. Peggy Ann Shea serves alongside him from the Air Force Research Laboratory. These two editors-in-chief manage the flow of information between scientists. Their combined expertise covers both academic institutions and military research sectors. They ensure that diverse topics meet the rigorous standards required by the field.
Scientists submit papers covering the study of planetary meteorologies and climates. The journal accepts research on materials science and fundamental physics within space contexts. Life sciences also find a place among the accepted topics here. One specific area of focus includes the observation of space debris orbiting Earth. Another key interest lies in tracking space weather patterns that affect technology. Astrophysics remains a core pillar alongside these applied studies of our solar system.
The Chemical Abstracts database lists articles published in this journal for chemists to find. Current Contents/Physics indexes the content for physicists seeking new data. Geographical Abstracts and Geological Abstracts make the work accessible to earth scientists. Inspec provides technical indexing for engineering professionals reading the pages. Meteorological & Geoastrophysical Abstracts ensures weather researchers can locate relevant studies. Scopus and the Science Citation Index offer broad visibility across multiple disciplines.
Journal Citation Reports assigned an impact factor of 2.8 to Advances in Space Research in 2024. This number reflects how often other scholars cite the articles published each year. A score of 2.8 indicates steady recognition within the community of space science publications. It suggests that the journal maintains relevance despite the vast number of competing outlets. The metric serves as a benchmark for authors deciding where to submit their findings.
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When did Advances in Space Research begin publication?
Advances in Space Research began its semi-monthly publication cycle in 1981. The Committee on Space Research chose this path to centralize global findings.
Who leads the editorial team for Advances in Space Research?
Thomas Schildknecht leads the editorial team from his post at the University of Bern. Peggy Ann Shea serves alongside him from the Air Force Research Laboratory as co-editor-in-chief.
What topics does Advances in Space Research accept for publication?
Scientists submit papers covering planetary meteorologies, climates, materials science, and fundamental physics within space contexts. Life sciences and observations of space debris orbiting Earth also find a place among the accepted topics.
Which databases index articles published in Advances in Space Research?
The Chemical Abstracts database lists articles for chemists while Current Contents/Physics indexes content for physicists. Scopus and the Science Citation Index offer broad visibility across multiple disciplines including Geographical Abstracts and Inspec.
What impact factor did Journal Citation Reports assign to Advances in Space Research in 2024?
Journal Citation Reports assigned an impact factor of 2.8 to Advances in Space Research in 2024. This number reflects how often other scholars cite the articles published each year.