Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood

metrics 2024

Advancing Knowledge in Early Childhood Education

Introduction

Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood is a leading academic journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd, dedicated to advancing the field of early childhood education and developmental psychology. With an ISSN of 1463-9491, this journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating research that addresses both pressing and emerging challenges in early childhood contexts. It has established itself within the academic community, currently ranked in the Q3 category for Developmental and Educational Psychology and Q2 for Education, reflecting its significant contribution to the field. The journal's robust scholarly output, indexed in Scopus, underscores its essential role, ranking 623rd out of 1543 in Social Sciences Education and 198th out of 360 in Developmental and Educational Psychology. By offering critical insights and fostering discussions among researchers, educators, and practitioners, Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood remains an invaluable resource for those committed to enhancing early childhood practices and policies, influencing both theory and application in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.45
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.50
H-Index34
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.17
Influence0.51
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life9.10
Citing Half Life7.10
JCI0.65
Total Documents611
WOS Total Citations833
SCIMAGO Total Citations1592
SCIMAGO SELF Citations160
Scopus Journal Rank0.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.34
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.67
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.80

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Education in Social Sciences
Rank #623/1543
Percentile 59.62
Quartile Q2
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #198/360
Percentile 45.00
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 345/756
Percentile 54.40
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 382/756
Percentile 49.47
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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