01Impact factor
Impact factor of Leonardo (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Leonardo published in the two previous years, divided by the number of those papers. That is the same formula as the Journal Impact Factor, calculated by ScholarsColab. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so it also has an official Journal Impact Factor published by Clarivate, which can differ because it counts citations from Web of Science journals only.
Rank in its subject categories
- Artrank 19 of 155 journals
Ranks here compare journals of the same Web of Science category in our data by 2-year citedness; they are not the official JCR rank.
Quartile of Leonardo
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Leonardo is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Citations and papers per year
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02Funders
Who funds research published in Leonardo
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03Indexing
Indexing of Leonardo
- ISSN
- 0024-094X
- eISSN
- 1530-9282
- Publisher
- The MIT Press all its journals →
- Subjects
- Art
From the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab, updated 1 March 2026. Indexing can change: confirm on the Web of Science Master Journal List or the Scopus source list before submitting. Official Journal Impact Factors and JCR quartiles are published by Clarivate; the impact factor on this page is calculated by ScholarsColab (see how the impact factor works).
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04How to submit
How to submit to Leonardo
- Read the guide for authors. It sets the article types, word limit, reference style and file format that Leonardo accepts. You find it on the official website of the journal, usually under "For authors" or "Submit".
- Format to the journal's style. Check whether it wants a Word file, a LaTeX file or a PDF for the first submission, and follow its reference style; many journals accept any clear format at first and ask for their style only after acceptance.
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- Check the fee. Leonardo is not a fully open access journal, so authors usually pay nothing unless they choose open access for their article or the journal charges page or colour fees. The guide for authors states the current charges.
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05Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Leonardo
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Art journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Leonardo when the 103 journals of Art in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Art and Interpretation | 0.69 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 16 | Observar Revista Electrònica de Didàctica de les Arts | 0.67 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 17 | Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi | 0.56 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 18 | Art-Sanat | 0.53 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 20 | grafica | 0.46 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 21 | Journal of Illustration | 0.44 | ESCI | Subscription |
| 22 | Design and Culture | 0.42 | AHCI | Subscription |
| 23 | Sanat Tarihi Yıllığı / Journal of Art History | 0.42 | ESCI | Fully open access |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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07Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Leonardo?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Leonardo is 0.47: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 0.47 times on average in a year. The journal is listed in JCR 2024, so Clarivate also publishes an official Journal Impact Factor, which can differ.
What is the h-index of Leonardo?
The h-index of Leonardo is 137 (October 2026): 137 of its papers have each been cited at least 137 times. Its i10-index is 1,328.
What is the quartile of Leonardo?
A journal's quartile (Q1 to Q4) is its position within a subject category: Q1 is the top quarter. The official quartiles are published by Clarivate in Journal Citation Reports (by Journal Impact Factor, in Web of Science categories) and by Scimago as the SJR quartile (in Scopus categories). Leonardo is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. It is indexed in Scopus, so Scimago shows its SJR quartile. ScholarsColab does not show a quartile until it can show the official one; the impact factor and rank above are calculated from open data.
Is Leonardo indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Leonardo appears in the Scopus list, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Leonardo an SCIE journal?
Leonardo is listed in AHCI of the Web of Science Core Collection, but not in SCIE, according to the indexing lists used on ScholarsColab (updated 1 March 2026). Always confirm the current status on the official list before submitting.
Is Leonardo in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Leonardo is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
Does Leonardo offer an APC waiver?
Leonardo follows the policy of MIT Press: Journal-specific waivers; Quantitative Science Studies waives the full APC for Research4Life countries. Only the corresponding author's affiliation counts. Co-authors from other countries do not change the waiver. Rules verified 27 October 2026; confirm on the publisher's page.
Who funds research published in Leonardo?
0% of 200 recent research articles in Leonardo name a funder.
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