International Journal of Science Education

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Science Education (A) is firmly established as an authoritative voice in the world of science education.

IJSE(A) publishes scholarly papers that focus on the teaching and learning of science in school settings ranging from early childhood to university education.

It bridges the gap between research and practice, providing information, ideas and opinion.

As a truly international journal, IJSE(A) welcomes contributions from any country provided that the authors explain their local contexts and demonstrate the significance of their work for a global readership.

Special emphasis is placed on applicable research relevant to educational practice, guided by educational realities in systems, schools, colleges and universities.

The journal publishes papers in several categories, outlined below.

From time to time, a special issue, guest-edited by one or several acknowledged experts, is devoted to a topic of major interest and importance.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.672

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	132

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8514

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1334

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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.

• Attitudes towards science: A review of the literature and its implications

  Citation: 1813

  Authors: Jonathan, Shirley, Sue

• Improving science teachers' conceptions of nature of science: a critical review of the literature

  Citation: 761

  Authors: Fouad, Norman G.

• Conceptual change: A powerful framework for improving science teaching and learning

  Citation: 723

  Authors: Reinders, David F.

• Research on Interest in Science: Theories, methods, and findings

  Citation: 545

  Authors: Andreas, Manfred

• Time for action: Science education for an alternative future

  Citation: 523

  Authors: Derek

• On the Nature of “Context” in Chemical Education

  Citation: 492

  Authors: John K.

• Development and use of diagnostic tests to evaluate students’ misconceptions in science

  Citation: 483

  Authors: David F.

• Scientific knowledge and attitude change: The impact of a citizen science project

  Citation: 456

  Authors: Dominique, Bruce, Rick

• The place of argumentation in the pedagogy of school science

  Citation: 439

  Authors: Paul, Rosalind, Jonathan

• Learning to Teach Argumentation: Research and development in the science classroom

  Citation: 416

  Authors: Shirley, Sibel, Jonathan

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