Research in Science Education

Aims & Scope

The scope of the journal is wide-ranging in both content and type of articles.

Articles representing a range of qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methods are invited.

The journal welcomes papers based on innovative methods.

The content of the articles relates to science education generally and includes, for example, relevant aspects of information technology education and design technology education.

Scholarly reports of research, major review articles and position papers, comments and criticism on recently published papers in the journal or issues of general interest to science educators are published.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.024

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	72

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4640

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1115

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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 Use of Cronbach’s Alpha When Developing and Reporting Research Instruments in Science Education

  Citation: 6460

  Authors: Keith S.

• Promoting Self-Regulation in Science Education: Metacognition as Part of a Broader Perspective on Learning

  Citation: 808

  Authors: Gregory, Kent J., Kendall

• Revisiting the Conceptualisation of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK): PCK as a Conceptual Tool to Understand Teachers as Professionals

  Citation: 701

  Authors: Soonhye, J. Steve

• Global Patterns in Students’ Views of Science and Interest in Science

  Citation: 524

  Authors: Ralf A. L. F., Michiel W., Helen, Perry J., Nigel C., Nasser, Ayse, Saouma

• What Do Students Gain by Engaging in Socioscientific Inquiry?

  Citation: 488

  Authors: Troy D., Sasha A., Brianna

• Purposely Teaching for the Promotion of Higher-order Thinking Skills: A Case of Critical Thinking

  Citation: 310

  Authors: Barak, Ben-Chaim, Zoller

• Sources of Self-efficacy in a Science Methods Course for Primary Teacher Education Students

  Citation: 224

  Authors: D. H.

• The Development of the STEM Career Interest Survey (STEM-CIS)

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Meredith W., Margaret R., Jason W., Jennifer L.

• Hands-on Activities and Their Influence on Students’ Interest

  Citation: 188

  Authors: Nina, Dietmar, Susanne

• Integrating Western and Aboriginal Sciences: Cross-Cultural Science Teaching

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Glen

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