International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement

Aims & Scope

International Journal of Science Education Part B: Communication and Public Engagement will address the communication between and the engagement by individuals and groups concerning evidence-based information about the nature, outcomes, and social consequences, of science and technology.

The journal will aim: -To bridge the gap between theory and practice concerning the communication of evidence-based information about the nature, outcomes, and social consequences of science and technology; -To address the perspectives on communication about science and technology of individuals and groups of citizens of all ages, scientists and engineers, media persons, industrialists, policy makers, from countries throughout the world; -To promote rational discourse about the role of communication concerning science and technology in private, social, economic and cultural aspects of life

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.517

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	32

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11248

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	168

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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.

• Out-of-School Time Science Activities and Their Association with Career Interest in STEM

  Citation: 239

  Authors: Katherine P., Robert H., John T., Jaimie L., Gerhard, Philip M., Zahra

• The influence of students’ participation in STEM competitions on their interest in STEM careers

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Kelly, Gerhard, Philip

• Experiential learning theory: the importance of outdoor classrooms in environmental education

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Sara, Patricia G., Christine

• Science communication training: what are we trying to teach?

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Ayelet, Bruce V.

• Core Skills for Effective Science Communication: A Teaching Resource for Undergraduate Science Education

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Lucy, Louise

• Participation in informal science learning experiences: the rich get richer?

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Jennifer, Louise

• Making the invisible observable by Augmented Reality in informal science education context

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Hannu, Helena, Mari-Pauliina

• Identifying the Essential Elements of Effective Science Communication: What do the experts say?

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Belinda, Bev, John K.

• Motivations to seek science videos on YouTube: free-choice learning in a connected society

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Sonny

• The Rise and Rise of Science Festivals: An international review of organised events to celebrate science

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Karen, Dominic, Savita

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