Aims & Scope

The Journal of Research in Childhood Education, a publication of the Association for Childhood Education International, features articles that advance knowledge and theory of the education of children, infancy through early adolescence.

Consideration is given to reports of empirical research, theoretical articles, ethnographic and case studies, participant observation studies, and studies deriving data collected from naturalistic settings.

Cross-cultural studies and those addressing international concerns are welcome.

We also welcome quality and timely review of research, meta analysis articles as well as methodological articles.

Important to the purpose of this journal is interest in research designs that are integral to the research questions posed, as well as research designs endorsed by the scientific community.

Further, the Journal seeks to stimulate the exchange of research ideas by publication of small-scale studies carried out in a variety of settings (homes, centers, classrooms, hospitals, and other community environments), and whose results are reported where appropriate with the inclusion of effect size information.

Views expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Association for Childhood Education International.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 1.3

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.554

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

h-index

Year Value
2024 41

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
1.3
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.554
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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