International Journal of Game-Based Learning

Aims & Scope

The mission of the International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL) is to promote knowledge pertinent to the design of Game-Based Learning environments, and to provide relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings in the field of Game-Based Learning.

The main goals of IJGBL are to identify, explain, and improve the interaction between learning outcomes and motivation in video games, and to promote best practices for the integration of video games in instructional settings.

The journal is multidisciplinary and addresses cognitive, psychological and emotional aspects of Game-Based Learning.

It discusses innovative and cost-effective Game-Based Learning solutions.

It also provides students, researchers, instructors, and policymakers with valuable information in Game-Based Learning, and increases their understanding of the process of designing, developing and deploying successful educational games.

IJGBL also identifies future directions in this new educational medium.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.311

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	29

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16285

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	60

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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 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.

• Collaborative Strategic Board Games as a Site for Distributed Computational Thinking

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Matthew, Victor R.

• An Overview and Study on the Use of Games, Simulations, and Gamification in Higher Education

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Bradley E

• Leveraging Mobile Games for Place-Based Language Learning

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Christopher L., Julie M.

• A Computer-Based Game that Promotes Mathematics Learning More than a Conventional Approach

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Bruce M., Deanne M., Richard E., Jodi

• A Theoretical Framework for Serious Game Design

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Pauline

• A Systematic Review of Gamification Research

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Aras, Gürhan

• Minecraft as a Creative Tool

  Citation: 58

  Authors: Maria, Catherine C., Rick A.

• Game Jams

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Jon A, Jeff, Casey, Tony, Blair

• Students' Acceptance of Gamification in Higher Education

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Chih-Hung, Chunyi, Yu-Zhen

• Computational Thinking in Constructionist Video Games

  Citation: 46

  Authors: David, Nathan, Michael S., Uri

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