American Journal of Evaluation

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Evaluation (AJE) publishes original papers about the methods, theory, practice, and findings of evaluation.

The general goal of AJE is to present the best work in and about evaluation, in order to improve the knowledge base and practice of its readers.

Because the field of evaluation is diverse, with different intellectual traditions, approaches to practice, and domains of application, the papers published in AJE will reflect this diversity.

Nevertheless, preference is given to papers that are likely to be of interest to a wide range of evaluators and that are written to be accessible to most readers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6574

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	248

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.817

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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, Psychology 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.

• A General Inductive Approach for Analyzing Qualitative Evaluation Data

  Citation: 7316

  Authors: David R.

• Fidelity Criteria: Development, Measurement, and Validation

  Citation: 597

  Authors: Carol T., Mark C., Gregory B., Deborah

• Unpacking Black Boxes: Mechanisms and Theory Building in Evaluation

  Citation: 585

  Authors: Brad, Frans L.

• Is Sustainability Possible? A Review and Commentary on Empirical Studies of Program Sustainability

  Citation: 507

  Authors: Mary Ann

• Asking Questions About Behavior: Cognition, Communication, and Questionnaire Construction

  Citation: 450

  Authors: Norbert, Daphna

• Measuring Program Outcomes: Using Retrospective Pretest Methodology

  Citation: 353

  Authors: Clara C., William M., Aphra R.

• The Chi-Square Test

  Citation: 328

  Authors: Todd Michael, Timothy, Christina A.

• A Systematic Review of Theory-Driven Evaluation Practice From 1990 to 2009

  Citation: 321

  Authors: Chris L. S., Lindsay A., Carl D., Daniela C.

• Evaluating Bang for the Buck

  Citation: 315

  Authors: Emily, Greg, Kevin, Mario

• Have We Learned Anything New About the Use of Evaluation?

  Citation: 293

  Authors: Carol H.

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