Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation

Aims & Scope

The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation is published three times a year by the Canadian Evaluaiton Society (CES) (under the international standard serial number ISSN 0834-1516).

It seeks to promote the theory and practice of program evaluation in Canada by publishing: -Articles on all aspects of the theory and practice of evaluation, including methodology, evaluation standards, implementation of evaluations, reporting and use of studies, and the audit or metaevaluation of evaluation. -Research and Practice Notes that provide practical examples of the applications of particular methodologies or procedures within the context of a particular study or group of studies. -Addressing Challenges in Evaluation Practice is a section of the journal is devoted to the presentation of real-life cases by evaluation practitioners.

We encourage submissions that highlight challenges encountered in evaluation design, conduct, reporting, knowledge transfer and utilization. -Book Reviews of relevance to the practice in Canada.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.263

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

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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 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.

• Robert K. Yin. (2014). <i>Case Study Research Design and Methods (5th ed.).</i>

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Trista

• Addressing Attribution through Contribution Analysis: Using Performance Measures Sensibly

  Citation: 176

  Authors: John

• Useful Theory of Change Models

  Citation: 135

  Authors: John

• Richard A. Krueger and Mary Anne Casey. (2009). <i>Focus Groups: A Practical Guide for Applied Research</i> (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. 205 pages, plus preface, acknowledgements, references, and indices.

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Robert G.

• Theory of Change Analysis: Building Robust Theories of Change

  Citation: 93

  Authors: John

• Integrating Evaluative Inquiry into the Organizational Culture: A Review and Synthesis of the Knowledge Base

  Citation: 87

  Authors: J. Bradley, Swee C., Shannon, Linda E.

• Reframing Evaluation: Defining an Indigenous Evaluation Framework

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Joan, Richard

• Decolonizing and Indigenizing Evaluation Practice in Africa: Toward African Relational Evaluation Approaches

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Bagele, Thenjiwe Emily, Michael, Hildah

• Program Logic Models: Expanding Their Role and Structure for Program Planning and Evaluation

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Brian, Alan

• The Delphi Technique as a Method for Increasing Inclusion in the Evaluation Process

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Christina A., Eric

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