Journal of Biological Education

Aims & Scope

Journal of Biological Education is firmly established as the authoritative voice in the world of biological education.

The journal aims to bridge the gap between research and practice, providing information, ideas and opinion, in addition to critical examinations of advances in biology research and teaching.

Through the coverage of policy and curriculum developments, the latest results of research into the teaching, learning and assessment of biology are brought to the fore.

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

Papers that are theoretically informed and methodologically rigorous are welcomed.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.531

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	49

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10950

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	398

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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 Agricultural and Biological Sciences 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.

• Diagnosing secondary students' misconceptions of photosynthesis and respiration in plants using a two-tier multiple choice instrument

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Filocha, David F.

• Investigation of students' cognitive structure in elementary genetics through word association tests

  Citation: 182

  Authors: M., A. H., R. G.

• Students' cellular and molecular explanations of genetic phenomena

  Citation: 155

  Authors: Gili, Ruth

• The ability of A-level students to name plants

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Anne

• Revisiting learning difficulties in biology

  Citation: 142

  Authors: M., A. H., M. H.

• It's not easy being green: student recall of plant and animal images

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Elisabeth E., Lynn A.

• How does grasping the underlying causal structures of ecosystems impact students' understanding?

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Tina A, Belinda Bell

• Students' interest in biology and their out-of-school experiences

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Anna, Kalle, Jari, Veijo

• What do secondary school boys understand about evolution and heredity before they are taught the topics?

  Citation: 116

  Authors: J. A., P. J.

• When is an animal, not an animal?

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Beverley F.

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