Journal of Adult and Continuing Education

Aims & Scope

The journal is peer-reviewed and focuses on international and national issues and is aimed at researchers, professionals and practitioners in all sectors.

It publishes both research articles and reflections on policy and practice, and offers opportunities for all concerned with post-compulsory education to make contributions to debate.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.558

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	14

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10435

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	241

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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.

• Reimagining higher education during and post-COVID-19: Challenges and opportunities

  Citation: 311

  Authors: Lorenz S, Svetlana, B Runi

• Jack Mezirow's Conceptualisation of Adult Transformative Learning: A Review

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Colin

• Adult learners’ perceptions of self-directed learning and digital technology usage in continuing professional education: An update for the digital age

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Vernon, Diana L, Karla, Heather, Chenfang, Mahyar, Lisa, Lyle

• Services and support for nontraditional students in higher education: A historical literature review

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Lauren

• Not just a phase: Exploring the role of program stage on well-being and motivation in doctoral students

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Anna, Nathan C

• A Confucian perspective of self-cultivation in learning: Its implications for self-directed learning

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Charlene

• From Adults to Non-Traditional Students to Lifelong Learners in Higher Education: Changing Contexts and Perspectives

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Hans G.

• Development of the Personal Qualities Assessment as a Tool for Selecting Medical Students

  Citation: 29

  Authors: David, Miles, Donald, Mary Ann

• Co-design and action learning in local public services

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Ilpo, Tony, Jari

• Older Employee Behaviour and Interest in Continuing Education

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Bernhard

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