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Impact factor of Metaphysica (2026)
The impact factor shown here is the 2-year mean citedness: citations received in a year by the papers Metaphysica 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
- Philosophyrank 182 of 363 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 Metaphysica
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). Metaphysica is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. 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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02Retractions
Retractions and research integrity at Metaphysica
Most common reasons (a retraction can have several):
Metaphysica has 1 retracted paper on record, the latest in Mar 2022. A retraction count is not a verdict on a journal: large journals publish more and journals that investigate actively retract more. The trend and the reasons tell you more than the number.
03Funders
Who funds research published in Metaphysica
Funders named most often
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04Indexing
Indexing of Metaphysica
- ISSN
- 1437-2053
- eISSN
- 1874-6373
- Publisher
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- Subjects
- Philosophy
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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05How to submit
How to submit to Metaphysica
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06Reviewer comments
Reviewer comments and rejection reasons for Metaphysica
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Philosophy journals with a similar impact factor*
The journals next to Metaphysica when the 292 journals of Philosophy in our data are ranked by impact factor*:
| Rank | Journal | Impact factor* | Indexing | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University Philosophy and Conflict Studies | 0.22 | ESCI | Some open access |
| 179 | The Journal of Speculative Philosophy | 0.21 | AHCI | Subscription |
| 180 | European Journal of Pragmatism and American Philosophy | 0.20 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 181 | Eikasía Revista de Filosofía | 0.20 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 183 | Cinta de moebio | 0.19 | ESCI | Fully open access |
| 184 | Faith and Philosophy | 0.19 | ESCI | Some open access |
| 185 | Philosophy Today | 0.18 | AHCI | Subscription |
| 186 | Revista de Filosofia Aurora | 0.18 | AHCI | Fully open access |
*Impact factor calculated by ScholarsColab (2-year citedness), not the official Clarivate value.
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08Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the impact factor of Metaphysica?
Based on ScholarsColab citation data (October 2026), the 2-year impact factor of Metaphysica is 0.20: papers it published in the two previous years were cited 0.20 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 Metaphysica?
The h-index of Metaphysica is 20 (October 2026): 20 of its papers have each been cited at least 20 times. Its i10-index is 45.
What is the APC of Metaphysica?
The listed article processing charge (APC) is about US$2,712 for Metaphysica (data from October 2026). APCs change and can differ by article type, country or discounts, so confirm the current charge on the journal’s website before submitting.
What is the quartile of Metaphysica?
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). Metaphysica is listed in JCR 2024, so its JCR quartile is in Journal Citation Reports. 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 Metaphysica indexed in Scopus?
Metaphysica is not listed 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 Metaphysica an SCIE journal?
Metaphysica is listed in ESCI 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 Metaphysica in Journal Citation Reports (JCR)?
Yes. Metaphysica is listed in JCR 2024, so it has a Journal Impact Factor. For the current impact factor and quartile, check Journal Citation Reports.
Does Metaphysica offer an APC waiver?
Metaphysica follows the policy of De Gruyter Brill: automatic 80% discount for World Bank low-income and 30% for lower-middle income 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.
Has Metaphysica retracted papers?
Yes. 1 retracted paper are on record for Metaphysica, 1 of them in the last 10 years; the most common reasons are duplication of/in article, plagiarism of text. A retraction count alone is not a verdict on a journal; look at the trend and the reasons. Data updated October 2026.
Who funds research published in Metaphysica?
21% of 47 recent research articles in Metaphysica name a funder; the funders named most often are Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Narodowe Centrum Nauki, Australian Research Council.
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