British Journal of Special Education

metrics 2024

Fostering Dialogue on Special Education Practices

Introduction

The British Journal of Special Education, published by WILEY, serves as a pivotal resource in the fields of educational psychology and special education. With an impactful legacy dating back to 1974 and progressing through to 2024, this journal presents rigorously peer-reviewed articles that address current challenges, innovations, and research findings pertaining to special education practices in the United Kingdom and beyond. Although it does not operate under an Open Access model, its subscription-based access ensures that each publication reaches a dedicated audience of researchers, educators, and professionals committed to enhancing educational outcomes for individuals with special needs. Ranked in the third quartile in both developmental and educational psychology and education categories by Scopus in 2023, the journal plays a crucial role in advancing the dialogue on inclusive educational practices. Articles published in this journal attract diverse contributions, promoting interdisciplinary approaches essential for understanding and addressing the complexities of special education.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.29
Journal Impact Factor0.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index44
Journal IF Without Self0.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.31
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life9.80
Citing Half Life8.10
JCI1.24
Total Documents831
WOS Total Citations544
SCIMAGO Total Citations1543
SCIMAGO SELF Citations175
Scopus Journal Rank0.29
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.78
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.92
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.98

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Education in Social Sciences
Rank #822/1543
Percentile 46.73
Quartile Q3
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #239/360
Percentile 33.61
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION, SPECIAL
Rank 46/62
Percentile 26.60
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION, SPECIAL
Rank 17/62
Percentile 72.58
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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