INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

metrics 2024

Pioneering research in developmental psychology and education.

Introduction

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD, published by Springer, is a prestigious platform dedicated to the exploration and advancement of knowledge in the fields of Developmental and Educational Psychology as well as Education. With an ISSN of 0020-7187 and E-ISSN 1878-4658, this journal plays a pivotal role in disseminating research findings and theoretical developments related to early childhood education worldwide. Its impact is underscored by its noteworthy rankings, placing it in the Q2 category for Developmental and Educational Psychology and Q1 in Education in 2023, reflecting its significance in the scholarly community. With a robust Scopus rank of #186 out of 1543 in Social Sciences Education and #68 of 360 in Developmental and Educational Psychology, this journal ensures high visibility and engagement for innovative research. Since its inception in 1969, the journal has served as a vital resource for researchers, educators, and policy-makers interested in shaping the future of education through empirical evidence and comprehensive studies.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.76
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.40
H-Index30
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.16
Influence0.70
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.80
Citing Half Life8.80
JCI1.22
Total Documents535
WOS Total Citations606
SCIMAGO Total Citations1515
SCIMAGO SELF Citations80
Scopus Journal Rank0.76
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.65
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.59
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.21

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Education in Social Sciences
Rank #186/1543
Percentile 87.95
Quartile Q1
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #68/360
Percentile 81.11
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

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

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 166/756
Percentile 78.04
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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