Advances in Health Sciences Education

Aims & Scope

Advances in Health Sciences Education is a forum for scholarly and state-of-the art research into all aspects of health sciences education.

It will publish empirical studies as well as discussions of theoretical issues and practical implications.

The primary focus of the Journal is linking theory to practice, thus priority will be given to papers that have a sound theoretical basis and strong methodology.

The Journal will accept articles on topics such as admissions, problem-based and self-directed learning, faculty development, achievement testing, motivation, curriculum development, curricular comparisons, program evaluation, expertise development, clinical reasoning, continuing education, community-based education, and communication skills (the list is intended as illustrative, not exhaustive).

All rigorous methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative, are encouraged.

It is aimed at all those committed to the improvement of health professions education: researchers and educators in the fields of medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nutrition and related disciplines.

From the perspective of external validity, it is critical that authors place their study in a theoretical and empirical context.

AHSE has no page limit, in order that each paper can be accompanied by a critical review of related research, and the discussion can highlight how the study findings add to knowledge.

Authors are encouraged to explore their study from multiple analytical perspectives, to include multiple converging studies if possible, and to specifically state how the study findings add to knowledge in the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3
2024	3.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2848

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1197

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.359

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Likert scales, levels of measurement and the “laws” of statistics

  Citation: 2870

  Authors: Geoff

• Reflection and reflective practice in health professions education: a systematic review

  Citation: 1413

  Authors: Karen, Jill, Anna

• The assessment of professional competence: Developments, research and practical implications

  Citation: 853

  Authors: C. P. M.

• Understanding the experience of being taught by peers: the value of social and cognitive congruence

  Citation: 453

  Authors: Tai M., Patricia, Arianne, Jessica

• Gamification of health professions education: a systematic review

  Citation: 391

  Authors: A. E. J., J., J., T., A. D. C., J. R.

• Clinical cognition and diagnostic error: applications of a dual process model of reasoning

  Citation: 338

  Authors: Pat

• A Visitor's Guide to Effect Sizes – Statistical Significance Versus Practical (Clinical) Importance of Research Findings

  Citation: 330

  Authors: Mohammadreza, Gang

• Long-term retention of basic science knowledge: a review study

  Citation: 329

  Authors: Eugène J. F. M.

• How motivation affects academic performance: a structural equation modelling analysis

  Citation: 326

  Authors: R. A., Th. J., C. M. P., P., G.

• Measuring Self-assessment: Current State of the Art

  Citation: 317

  Authors: Mylène, Larry, Glenn

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