International Journal of Astrobiology
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Aims and Scope
The International Journal of Astrobiology (IJA) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal established in 2002 and published by Cambridge University Press that covers research on the prebiotic chemistry, origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth and beyond, SETI (Search for extraterrestrial intelligence), societal and educational aspects of astrobiology. It also contains papers in astronomy, space science, planetary science, and biology that have a strong connection to astrobiology. Occasional issues are dedicated to research papers from international astrobiology meetings. The editor-in-chief is Rocco Mancinelli (NASA). According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2019 impact factor of 2.026. Less
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Journal Specifications
- PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- Publication Start Year2002
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FAQs
Since when has International Journal of Astrobiology been publishing? 
The International Journal of Astrobiology has been publishing since 2002 till date.
How frequently is the International Journal of Astrobiology published?
International Journal of Astrobiology is published Quarterly.
Who is the publisher of International Journal of Astrobiology?
The publisher of International Journal of Astrobiology is CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of International Journal of Astrobiology?
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How can I view the journal metrics of International Journal of Astrobiology on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of International Journal of Astrobiology?
The eISSN number is 1475-3006 and pISSN number is 1473-5504 for International Journal of Astrobiology.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Pulsar, Point cloud, Montmorillonite, Planet, Amino acid, Extraterrestrial life, Extraterrestrial intelligence, Space weather, Solar System, Chlorophyll pigments, Civilization, Bacterial growth, Mine safety, Chemical evolution, Human brain, Research program, Orbit, Search for extraterrestrial intelligence, Space environment, Marine transgression.
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