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Peer reviewed only Open Access

American Scientist (AS)

Publisher : Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society
biology chemistry physics
e-ISSN 0003-0996
Issue Frequency Bi-Monthly
Est. Year 1946
Mobile 18002820444
DOI YES
Language English
APC YES
Email fsaunders@sigmaxi.org

Journal Descriptions

American Scientist is a long established multidisciplinary science and technology magazine that has been published since 1946 by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society in the United States. The journal aims to communicate major scientific developments in an accessible format for researchers, professionals, and educated general readers. It is widely recognized for publishing high quality review articles written by scientists and engineers that summarize and explain advances across diverse fields including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, geology, psychology, and engineering. The magazine is published six times per year and includes richly illustrated feature articles, book reviews, essays, and commentary on current scientific issues. Its editorial approach focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding, making complex discoveries more accessible without compromising scientific accuracy. The journal also includes sections such as “Scientists’ Nightstand,” which reviews science related books and literature. The editorial leadership is headed by Editor-in-Chief Fenella Saunders, who oversees content selection and publication standards. American Scientist is respected for its editorial quality, visual presentation, and long standing contribution to science communication. It is indexed in scientific databases and has a strong reputation in the academic and scientific publishing community as a reliable source of interdisciplinary scientific insight.

American Scientist (AS) is :-

  • International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, geology, psychology, engineering, richly illustrated feature articles, book reviews, essays, commentary on current scientific issues , Online , Bi-Monthly Journal

  • UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN E-ISSN: 0003-0996, Established: 1946,
  • Provides Crossref DOI
  • Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE