Scientific American

Journal Abbreviation: SCI AM
Journal ISSN: 0036-8733

About Scientific American

    Scientific American is the world"s premier magazine of scientific discovery and technological innovation for the general public. Readers turn to it for a deep understanding of how science and technology can influence human affairs and illuminate the natural world. Its readers are not primarily scientists; to the extent that they have technical backgrounds, they read Scientific American for information about areas outside their expertise. In every issue, leading scientists, inventors and engineers from diverse fields describe their ideas and achievements in clear and accessible prose; the work of select journalists rounds out the offerings. The graphics are rich in content and visual style.
Year Impact Factor (IF) Total Articles Total Cites
2022 (2023 update) 3.0 - 8713
2021 - -
2020 2.142 43 7590
2019 1.629 36 6539
2018 1.946 84 6609
2017 1.579 79 6410
2016 1.316 85 5748
2015 1.138 98 4989
2014 1.070 108 4738
2013 1.328 124 4946
2012 1.478 103 4991
2011 2.369 98 4878
2010 2.372 84 5165