International Journal of Educational Management

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Educational Management (IJEM) provides those interested in the effective management of the educational process with a broad overview of developments and best practice in the field, with particular reference to how new ideas can be applied worldwide.

As the whole structure and philosophy of education goes through a sea-change, and as budgets are cut, educational managers need to keep abreast of new developments in order to maximize their resources and determine the most appropriate management strategy for their institution.

The journal explores research in the following areas: -Innovation in educational management across the spectrum -The development of educational delivery mechanisms -Creation of an environment in which the management of resources provides the most efficient outputs -Sharing of new initiatives, with an international application The International Journal of Educational Management addresses the increasingly complex role of the educational manager, offering international perspectives on common problems and providing a forum for the sharing of ideas, information and expertise.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.680

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	69

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8395

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1048

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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 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.

• “Push‐pull” factors influencing international student destination choice

  Citation: 634

  Authors: Tim, Geoffrey N.

• Changing Leadership for Changing Times

  Citation: 438

  Authors: Kenneth

• Critical success factors in online education

  Citation: 349

  Authors: Thierry, Deborah

• Students’ preferences for university: a conjoint analysis

  Citation: 238

  Authors: Geoffrey N., Julia P.

• Image and reputation of higher education institutions in students’ retention decisions

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Nha, Gaston

• International students' decision‐making process

  Citation: 186

  Authors: José, Joaquín, Julio

• Determinants of business student satisfaction and retention in higher education: applying Herzberg's two‐factor theory

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Oscar W., Ali, Erdener

• University and course choice

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Felix

• Higher education institution image: acorrespondence analysis approach

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Jonathan

• Is higher education ready for knowledge management?

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Jennifer

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