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WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,246Top JournalHybrid

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Identifier (ISSN):0266-4909(Print)/1365-2729(Online)
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Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (SSCI)
Clarivate IF (2026)
5.7↑ +1.1
Journal Impact Factor
IF Trend↓
WoS Quartile
Q1
WoS SCIETop Tier
Clarivate WoS JCR
WoS Categories↓
JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2022–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

WoS Q1
24683.762022520235.120244.620255.72026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):5.7
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
2.155
#1,246

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
129

129 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier
Self-Citation Rate5.9%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
108articles/year
40.17% Gold OA•80.31% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Computer Assisted Learning is an international peer-reviewed journal which covers the whole range of uses of information and communication technology to support learning and knowledge exchange. It aims to provide a medium for communication among researchers as well as a channel linking researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. JCAL is also a rich source of material for master and PhD students in areas such as educational psychology, the learning sciences, instructional technology, instructional design, collaborative learning, intelligent learning systems, learning analytics, open, distance and networked learning, and educational evaluation and assessment. This is the case for formal (e.g., schools), non-formal (e.g., workplace learning) and informal learning (e.g., museums and libraries) situations and environments. Volumes often include one Special Issue which these provides readers with a broad and in-depth perspective on a specific topic. First published in 1985, JCAL continues to have the aim of making the outcomes of contemporary research and experience accessible. During this period there have been major technological advances offering new opportunities and approaches in the use of a wide range of technologies to support learning and knowledge transfer more generally. There is currently much emphasis on the use of network functionality and the challenges its appropriate uses pose to teachers/tutors working with students locally and at a distance. JCAL welcomes: -Empirical reports, single studies or programmatic series of studies on the use of computers and information technologies in learning and assessment -Critical and original meta-reviews of literature on the use of computers for learning -Empirical studies on the design and development of innovative technology-based systems for learning -Conceptual articles on issues relating to the Aims and Scope

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Psychology93.6%Computer science91.9%Mathematics84.3%Mathematics education80.3%Sociology66.4%Pedagogy58.4%Political science57.8%Law57.1%Multimedia44.4%Philosophy31.2%Educational technology31.1%Operating system30.1%Economics28.3%World Wide Web27.4%Biology24.9%Medicine24.5%Computer-Assisted Instruction23.6%Artificial intelligence22.5%Engineering21.4%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSSCI2026

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Q1
Rank35/760
IndexSSCI
JCISSCI2026

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Q1
Rank35/762
IndexSSCI

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year
2026Latest
IF5.7
Articles / Year166
Total Citations266
2025
IF4.6
Articles / Year207
Total Citations1,249
2024
IF5.1
Articles / Year183
Total Citations2,755
2023
IF5
Articles / Year165
Total Citations3,246
2022
IF3.761
Articles / Year140
Total Citations4,185

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #1,246Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1985-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Computer ScienceSocial Sciences
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
2.155

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
7.81

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,719 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations4,212
3-Year Documents458
Citable Documents457

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)3

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate50.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Computer Science ApplicationsQ1
EducationQ1
E-learningQ1
Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth
Self-citation: 5.9%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):
1区 (Zone 1)Education
Minor Category (Specific Field):
1区EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
CAS Early Warning List History:
Updated annually: 2020 – 2024
2020
Not warned
2021
Not warned
2022
Not warned
2023
Not warned
2024
Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (ISSN: 0266-4909) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, published by Wiley-Blackwell in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 2.155 (Q1), an H-index of 129.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 108 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,719 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.

Publishing & Editorial Information

Detailed publisher, peer-review turnaround, and publication cycle specifications

Open Access Model
Hybrid
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
SSCIScopusPubMed

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01