British Journal of Special Education
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48 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
This well-established and respected journal covers the whole range of learning difficulties relating to children in mainstream and special schools. It is widely read by nasen members as well as other practitioners, administrators advisers, teacher educators and researchers in the UK and overseas. The British Journal of Special Education is concerned with a wide range of special educational needs, and covers all levels of education pre-school, school, and post-school.
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EDUCATION, SPECIAL
EDUCATION, SPECIAL
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisBritish Journal of Special Education (ISSN: 0952-3383) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of EDUCATION, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.20, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.488 (Q2), an H-index of 48.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 17 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,822 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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