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WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #615Top JournalReview JournalHybrid

Studies in Science Education

Acronym:rsse
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Abbreviation (ISO):STUD SCI EDUC
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Identifier (ISSN):0305-7267(Print)/1940-8412(Online)
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Publisher:Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Clarivate IF (2026)
10.3↑ +0.4
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 (2018–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Studies in Science Education

WoS Q1
2610143.4620183.2520193.720203.4220214.7220224.920234.720249.9202510.32026
Annual Impact Factor Metric
Current (2026):10.3
Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1
3.3
#615

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025
H-Index (2025)
65

65 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRTop Tier
Self-Citation Rate4.3%
Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)
Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.
Volume & Open AccessHybrid
11articles/year
46.15% Gold OA•33.33% Original Research

Aims & Scope

The central aim of Studies in Science Education is to publish review articles of the highest quality which provide analytical syntheses of research into key topics and issues in science education. In addressing this aim, the Editor and Editorial Advisory Board, are guided by a commitment to: maintaining and developing the highest standards of scholarship associated with the journal; publishing articles from as wide a range of authors as possible, in relation both to professional background and country of origin; publishing articles which serve both to consolidate and reflect upon existing fields of study and to promote new areas for research activity. Studies in Science Education will be of interest to all those involved in science education including: science education researchers, doctoral and masters students; science teachers at elementary, high school and university levels; science education policy makers; science education curriculum developers and text book writers. Articles featured in Studies in Science Education have been made available either following invitation from the Editor or through potential contributors offering pieces. Given the substantial nature of the review articles, the Editor is willing to give informal feedback on the suitability of proposals though all contributions, whether invited or not, are subject to full peer review. A limited number of books of special interest and concern to those involved in science education are normally reviewed in each volume.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)
Sociology99%Psychology86.9%Political science86.1%Mathematics83.5%Mathematics education83.4%Law81.3%Pedagogy80.3%Science education78.6%Philosophy45.7%Epistemology40.9%Economics35.7%Economic growth31.6%Engineering28.9%Engineering ethics25.1%Higher education23.6%
Primary Research Areas

WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI
JCRSSCI2026

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Q1
Rank11/760
IndexSSCI
JCRSCIE2026

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Q1
Rank3/89
IndexSCIE
JCISSCI2026

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Q1
Rank32/762
IndexSSCI
JCISCIE2026

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Q1
Rank4/90
IndexSCIE

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year
2026Latest
IF10.3
Articles / Year5
Total Citations3
2025
IF9.9
Articles / Year10
Total Citations54
2024
IF4.7
Articles / Year12
Total Citations241
2023
IF4.9
Articles / Year5
Total Citations313
2022
IF4.722
Articles / Year10
Total Citations666

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

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

Rank #615Scopus Q1SCImago Profile
Scopus Coverage:1974-2026
Scopus Broad Areas:Social Sciences
Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1
3.3

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

Quartile: Scopus Q1
Citations / Doc (2 years)
15.82

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

2-Year Citation Window
Estimated Publication Fee (APC)
$3,954 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations426
3-Year Documents26
Citable Documents26

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

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate59.6%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

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

Scopus Subject Categories

EducationQ1
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: 4.3%

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

Studies in Science Education (acronym: rsse, abbr: STUD SCI EDUC, ISSN: 0305-7267) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of EDUCATION, published by Taylor and Francis Ltd. in England. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 10.3, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 3.300 (Q1), an H-index of 65.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 11 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,954 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
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Publication Language
English
Frequency
Periodic
Indexing & Databases
SCIESSCIScopusPubMed
Editorial Address
2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON, ENGLAND, OXON, OX14 4RN

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Database Updated: 2026-10-01