Journal of Special Education

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Special Education (JSE) is a multidisciplinary publication presenting primary research and scholarly reviews related to special education.

The goal of this journal is to add to current scholarship and provide a sense of emerging directions in the field.

Manuscripts initially are screened for (a) appropriateness of content for JSE, (b) adherence to guidelines specified in the APA publication manual, (c) readability of text, and (d) explicit statement of implications for the practice of special education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.669

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	83

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8561

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	158

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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 Medicine 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.

• Developments in Curriculum-Based Measurement

  Citation: 374

  Authors: Stanley L.

• Relationships Between Self-Determination and Postschool Outcomes for Youth With Disabilities

  Citation: 318

  Authors: Karrie A., Michael L., Susan B., Graham G., Todd D.

• Percentage of All Non-Overlapping Data (PAND)

  Citation: 297

  Authors: Richard I., Shanna, Kimberly

• Special Education Teacher Retention and Attrition

  Citation: 296

  Authors: Bonnie S.

• A Meta-Analysis of the Academic Status of Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance

  Citation: 276

  Authors: Robert, Jorge E., Philip D., Alexandra, Michael H.

• A Strategy for Developing Chronological-Age-Appropriate and Functional Curricular Content for Severely Handicapped Adolescents and Young Adults

  Citation: 266

  Authors: Lou, Mary Beth, Susan, Ian, Nick, Lee

• Critical Measurement Issues in Learning Disabilities

  Citation: 264

  Authors: Cecil R., Victor L.

• Overrepresentation of Minority Students in Special Education

  Citation: 253

  Authors: Alfredo J., Stanley C.

• Number Sense

  Citation: 252

  Authors: Russell, David

• The Contingent Use of Teacher Attention and Praise in Reducing Classroom Behavior Problems

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Wesley C., Charles H., Carole Revelle, Don R.

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