Craft Research

Aims & Scope

Craft Research is the first peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the development and advance of contemporary craft practice and theory through research.

The aim of Craft Research is to elicit craft as a vital and viable modern discipline that offers a vision for the future and for the sustainable development of human social, economical and ecological issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3
2024	0.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.231

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19469

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	33

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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 Arts and Humanities, 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.

• Sarah Turner – Eco-artist and designer through craft-based upcycling

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Kyungeun, Tim

• Reprogramming the hand: Bridging the craft skills gap in 3D/digital fashion knitwear design

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Jane, Katherine

• Material inspiration: From practice-led research to craft art education

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Nithikul

• Reconsidering Pye’s theory of making through digital craft practice: A theoretical framework towards continuous designing

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Paul, Jane, Malte

• Mapping the methodologies of the craft sciences in Finland, Sweden and Norway

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Sirpa, Gunnar, Harald C., Pirita

• In dialogue with the environment: The environment, creativity, materials and making

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Maarit, Bilge Merve

• Meaningful practices: The contemporary relevance of traditional making for sustainable material futures

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Stuart, Martyn, Louise

• Feeling lonely, feeling connected: Amateur knit and crochet makers online

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Alison

• Tactile augmentation: A multimethod for capturing experiential knowledge

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Camilla, Maarit, Pirita

• Women’s collaboration for the enhancement of craft culture in contemporary Turkey

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Duygu

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