Journal of Computing in Higher Education

Aims & Scope

Journal of Computing in Higher Education (JCHE) contributes to our understanding of the design, development, and implementation of instructional processes and technologies in higher education.

JCHE publishes original research, literature reviews, implementation and evaluation studies, and theoretical, conceptual, and policy papers that provide perspectives on instructional technology’s role in improving access, affordability, and outcomes of postsecondary education.

Priority is given to well-documented original papers that demonstrate a strong grounding in learning theory and/or rigorous educational research design.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.9
2024	4.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2084

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	863

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.623

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

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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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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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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.

• Online learning in higher education: exploring advantages and disadvantages for engagement

  Citation: 540

  Authors: Amber D., Angie L.

• A meta-analysis of blended learning and technology use in higher education: from the general to the applied

  Citation: 492

  Authors: Robert M., Eugene, Richard F., Rana M., Philip C.

• The COVID-19 pandemic and E-learning: challenges and opportunities from the perspective of students and instructors

  Citation: 433

  Authors: Abdelsalam M., Ebitisam K., Shadi, Hasan, Hadeel

• The laptop and the lecture: The effects of multitasking in learning environments

  Citation: 304

  Authors: Helene, Geri

• Classtalk: A classroom communication system for active learning

  Citation: 250

  Authors: Robert J., William J., William J., Jose P., Laura

• Interaction in distance education and online learning: using evidence and theory to improve practice

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Philip C., Robert M., Eva M., Eugene, Rana M.

• Gamification: a systematic review of design frameworks

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Alberto, Daniel, Carina, Joan

• Reviewing and exploring innovative ubiquitous learning tools in higher education

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Shadi A.

• Factors affecting faculty use of learning technologies: implications for models of technology adoption

  Citation: 194

  Authors: Tom, Phillip, Gunter

• Blockchain-based approach to create a model of trust in open and ubiquitous higher education

  Citation: 192

  Authors: David, Juan A., Bebo, Shadi

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