Research Papers in Education

Aims & Scope

Research Papers in Education has developed a reputation for publishing significant educational research findings of recent years.

Up-to-date and authoritative, the journal has given researchers the opportunity to present full accounts of their work; its rationale, findings and conclusions in longer papers of 10-12,000 words.

Its format now includes shorter papers and review articles.

Research Papers in Education is not only a vital source of pertinent information for educational researchers, but also required reading for educational policy-makers and planners.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.337

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	58

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2942

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	620

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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.

• Weight of Evidence: a framework for the appraisal of the quality and relevance of evidence

  Citation: 518

  Authors: David

• The educational benefits claimed for physical education and school sport: an academic review

  Citation: 459

  Authors: Richard, Kathleen, David, Mike, Ian, Rachel

• The relationships between school belonging and students’ motivational, social-emotional, behavioural, and academic outcomes in secondary education: a meta-analytic review

  Citation: 331

  Authors: H., E. T., M., H.

• How teachers engage with Assessment for Learning: lessons from the classroom

  Citation: 244

  Authors: Bethan, Mary

• Developing dialogic teaching: genesis, process, trial

  Citation: 234

  Authors: Robin

• Different strokes for different folks: diverse students in diverse institutions – experiences of higher education

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Gill, Diane, John, Lori, Jan

• Transition matters: pupils’ experiences of the primary–secondary school transition in the West of Scotland and consequences for well‐being and attainment

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Patrick, Helen, Robert

• ‘Philosophy for children’: a systematic review

  Citation: 163

  Authors: S., K. J.

• Ethnicity, gender, social class and achievement gaps at age 16: intersectionality and ‘getting it’ for the white working class

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Steve

• Improving schoolteachers' workplace learning

  Citation: 162

  Authors: Heather, Phil

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