INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

metrics 2024

Nurturing Understanding of Early Cognitive Development

Introduction

INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT is a prestigious academic journal published by Wiley, focusing on the critical fields of developmental and educational psychology. With an ISSN of 1522-7227 and an E-ISSN of 1522-7219, this journal has established itself as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the growth and cognitive development of infants and children. The journal has been an essential part of the academic community since its inception in 1996 and is projected to run until 2024. Currently categorized in Q2 for its field in the 2023 rankings, INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT ranks #191 out of 360 in developmental and educational psychology according to Scopus, placing it in the 47th percentile overall. The journal offers a mix of open access options, ensuring that groundbreaking research is freely available to a global audience. With its commitment to enhancing the understanding of early development, this journal plays a pivotal role in advancing the science and application of developmental psychology, making significant contributions to both policy and practice.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.76
Journal Impact Factor2.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index66
Journal IF Without Self2.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.43
Influence0.93
Immediacy Index0.50
Cited Half Life9.30
Citing Half Life10.40
JCI0.55
Total Documents1066
WOS Total Citations1985
SCIMAGO Total Citations4086
SCIMAGO SELF Citations150
Scopus Journal Rank0.76
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.17
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.26
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.17

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #191/360
Percentile 46.94
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 30/91
Percentile 67.60
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 71/91
Percentile 21.98
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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