Journal of Continuing Higher Education

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Continuing Higher Education strives to support continuing higher education by serving as a forum for the reporting and exchange of information based on research, observations, and the experience relevant to the field.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.459

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12429

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	92

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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.

• The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action

  Citation: 172

  Authors: Donald A., Vincent

• Nontraditional Student Engagement: Increasing Adult Student Success and Retention

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Linda G.

• The Role of Immersive Media in Online Education

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Stephen C.

• Concept Mapping: Benefits and Challenges in Higher Education

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Cristiane Tolentino, Ana Amélia

• Engaging Online Adult Learners in Higher Education: Motivational Factors Impacted by Gender, Age, and Prior Experiences

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Sun Joo, Wenhao David

• Concept Mapping as a Learning Tool in Higher Education: A Critical Analysis of Recent Reviews

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Ian M.

• If Life Happened but a Degree Didn’t: Examining Factors That Impact Adult Student Persistence

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Mathew, Jacob P. K., Matt, Brad

• Reimagining Student Engagement: How Nontraditional Adult Learners Engage in Traditional Postsecondary Environments

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Karyn E., Allison, Rick

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Practices and Principles

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Peter F., James L.

• The Renewal of Competency-Based Education: A Review of the Literature

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Diane M.

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