South African Journal of Childhood Education

metrics 2024

Fostering a community of research-driven educational excellence.

Introduction

South African Journal of Childhood Education, published by AOSIS, serves as a crucial platform for the dissemination of research focused on early childhood education and developmental psychology in South Africa and beyond. With an Open Access model initiated in 2011, it ensures that valuable insights and findings are accessible to a broad audience, fostering collaboration and innovation in educational practices. The journal's impact in the field is reflected in its rankings, placing it in Q3 and Q4 categories for Education and Developmental and Educational Psychology, respectively. It ranks at #824 out of 1543 in Social Sciences - Education and #240 out of 360 in Psychology, highlighting its relevance and academic rigor. By bridging theoretical perspectives with practical implications, the journal aims to advance understanding in childhood education, making it an essential resource for researchers, educators, and students committed to improving educational outcomes in early development.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.28
Journal Impact Factor0.80
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.10
H-Index9
Journal IF Without Self0.80
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.27
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life4.80
Citing Half Life8.70
JCI0.45
Total Documents228
WOS Total Citations378
SCIMAGO Total Citations409
SCIMAGO SELF Citations39
Scopus Journal Rank0.28
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.79
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.15
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.16

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Education in Social Sciences
Rank #824/1543
Percentile 46.60
Quartile Q3
Developmental and Educational Psychology in Psychology
Rank #240/360
Percentile 33.33
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 488/756
Percentile 35.50
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rank 490/756
Percentile 35.19
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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