Studies in Science Education

Aims & Scope

The central aim of Studies in Science Education is to publish review articles of the highest quality which provide analytical syntheses of research into key topics and issues in science education.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	9.9
2024	4.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.951

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	58

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	736

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	314

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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.

• Supporting and Promoting Argumentation Discourse in Science Education

  Citation: 710

  Authors: Richard A., Jonathan

• Science Education: Border Crossing into the Subculture of Science

  Citation: 621

  Authors: Glen S.

• Pupils and Paradigms: a Review of Literature Related to Concept Development in Adolescent Science Students

  Citation: 615

  Authors: Rosalind, Jack

• Interest, motivation and attitude towards science and technology at K-12 levels: a systematic review of 12 years of educational research

  Citation: 479

  Authors: Patrice, Abdelkrim

• Situated learning in science education: socio‐scientific issues as contexts for practice

  Citation: 441

  Authors: Troy D.

• A Constructivist Approach to Curriculum Development in Science

  Citation: 436

  Authors: Rosalind, Valerie

• Concepts, Misconceptions and Alternative Conceptions: Changing Perspectives in Science Education

  Citation: 413

  Authors: John K., D. Michael

• Students' questions: a potential resource for teaching and learning science

  Citation: 410

  Authors: Christine, Jonathan

• Pedagogical content knowledge in science education: perspectives and potential for progress

  Citation: 359

  Authors: Vanessa

• Theories-in-Action: Some Theoretical and Empirical Issues in the Study of Students' Conceptual Frameworks in Science

  Citation: 347

  Authors: Rosalind, Gaalen

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