5 year Impact Factor (2026): 2.2
Acceptance Rate (2025): 8%
Average for Days to First Editorial Decision (2025): 23
Average for Days to Accept (2025): 343
About the Journal
Science & Technology Studies is the official journal of the European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST) and the Finnish Society for Science and Technology Studies (FSSTS).
Science & Technology Studies was launched in the Fall of 2012 as an e-journal, in collaboration of FSSTS and EASST. It was built on the long-running journal Science Studies, which was first published in 1988 by the Finnish Society for Science Studies (later re-named as the Finnish Society for Science and Technology Studies). Originally, the journal sought to promote a Scandinavian perspective and contribution to STS, but in 1994 it re-oriented itself to become a global avenue for discussion within the field. This was also reflected in the changes that were made to the journal’s editorial board, seeking to reflect the international nature of STS.
The journal has been headed by five chief editors: Veronica Stolte-Heiskanen (1988-1989), Marja Häyrinen-Alestalo (1990-2004), Henrik Bruun (2005-2006), and Tarja Knuuttila and Sampsa Hyysalo (2007-2009). The post was then redesignated as that of coordinating editor, and has been held by Sampsa Hyysalo (2010-2016), Salla Sariola (2016-2022) and Antti Silvast (2022-present). Since its launch over 20 years ago, the journal has expanded its scope to become an important international journal addressing a broad range of interdisciplinary issues in STS. Today, the journal is available in over 700 institutions in more than 80 countries around the world.
The Finnish Society for Science and Technology Studies (FSSTS) was founded in 1985 to support the research, teaching, and publication of STS in Finland. With over 150 members, FSSTS brings together a broad range of researchers, including sociologists, philosophers, historians, psychologists, and many other experts who are interested in STS.
The European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST) was established in 1981. It is the organization which represents academics and researchers in the fields of science and technology studies, the social analysis of innovation and related areas of knowledge. EASST’s objective is to foster within Europe the scholarly study of science and technology including their historical development and their role in society.
FSSTS, EASST and Science & Technology Studies are non-profit organizations. Science & Technology Studies is published with the help of a grant from the Academy of Finland, through subscription fees, and a contribution from EASST. The latter allows the journal to be offered as a membership benefit to EASST members.
Access and Indexing
Science & Technology Studies ISSN: 2243-4690 (2/2012 -)
Science Studies ISSN: 0786-3012 ( -1/2012)
Published by the Finnish Society for Science and Technology Studies (FSSTS) and the European Association for the Study of Science and Technology (EASST).
Science & Technology Studies is available as an e-journal from 2/2012 onwards. Science Studies is available in both print and electronic versions. Print versions of back issues (up to 1/2012) can be ordered directly from us and are available in libraries around the world.
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