International Journal of Action Research

Aims & Scope

IJAR – International Journal of Action Research provides a forum for an open and non dogmatic discussion about action research, regarding both its present situation and future perspectives.

This debate is open to the variety of action research concepts worldwide.

The focus is on dialogues between theory and practice.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18506

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	33

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.252

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	15

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Exploring Doctorateness in Insider Action Research

  Citation: 12

  Authors: David, Paul, Abraham B.

• Technology’s roles in student-centred learning in higher education

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Jose Eos, Galvin Radley

• Transforming welfare institutions through social innovation and action research in Denmark

  Citation: 9

  Authors: John, Annette

• Action Research and the Promotion of Democracy

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Bjørn

• Introduction: Action Research, Policy and Politics. Special Issue of the International Journal of Action Research

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Julia, Koen, Miren

• Action research with John Dewey’s poetic and rhetoric pedagogy

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Erika Natacha Fernandes, Marcus Vinicius

• Policy reform instead of policy transformation? Experiences of participatory action research (PAR) on desegregation policy in Szeged, Hungary

  Citation: 6

  Authors: György, Boglárka Méreiné, Melinda

• Discussion paper: When the Cinderellas unite

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Igor

• New Challenges For Action Research

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Werner

• Slow science and “caring” research – the transformative power of collaborative research with hard of hearing youths

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Barbara, Judit, Judit

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