Early Years

metrics 2024

Shaping Tomorrow's Minds Today

Introduction

Early Years is a pioneering journal in the field of developmental and educational psychology, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd. Since its inception in 1980, it has served as a critical platform for the dissemination of research that informs practices, policies, and theories surrounding early childhood development and education. With an impressive scope spanning from developmental psychology to contemporary educational practices, this journal holds a Q3 category ranking in Developmental and Educational Psychology and a Q2 ranking in Education as of 2023, cementing its relevance and influence in these fields. Despite its absence of open access, Early Years remains a vital resource for researchers, educators, and students alike, providing insights that shape early learning environments and contribute to the well-being and growth of children. It continues to adapt to the evolving educational landscape through its commitment to high-quality research and scholarship.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.45
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index39
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.37
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life7.60
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI0.70
Total Documents685
WOS Total Citations772
SCIMAGO Total Citations1816
SCIMAGO SELF Citations171
Scopus Journal Rank0.45
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.92
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.80
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.80

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Education in Social Sciences
Rank #621/1543
Percentile 59.75
Quartile Q2
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #197/360
Percentile 45.28
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 357/756
Percentile 52.78
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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