RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION

metrics 2024

Transforming insights into impactful educational strategies.

Introduction

RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION is a prestigious, peer-reviewed journal published by SPRINGER, focusing on the diverse and dynamic field of higher education research. Established in 1973, this journal serves as an essential platform for academics, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to advance knowledge in higher education effectiveness, student outcomes, and educational policies. With its impressive impact factor and recognition as a Q1 journal in Education, it ranks #332 out of 1543 in the Scopus category, placing it in the 78th percentile among its peers. Although it does not offer open-access options, the journal's extensive research contributions are invaluable to scholars dedicated to understanding and improving higher education systems globally. Recognized for its rigorous scholarship, RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION plays a critical role in shaping educational practices and policies, making it an indispensable resource for researchers, educators, and students alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.86
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.00
H-Index105
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.49
Influence1.03
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life13.70
Citing Half Life10.00
JCI1.17
Total Documents968
WOS Total Citations3784
SCIMAGO Total Citations5827
SCIMAGO SELF Citations624
Scopus Journal Rank0.86
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.38
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.08
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.73

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Education in Social Sciences
Rank #332/1543
Percentile 78.48
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 212/756
Percentile 72.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 177/756
Percentile 76.59
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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