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Merrill-Palmer Quarterly

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

0.25

h-Index

2024-2025

 80

Rank

2024-2025

 15701

SJR

2024-2025

 0.331

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Merrill-Palmer Quarterly
Abbreviation Merrill-Palmer Q.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q3); Education (Q3)
h-index 80
Overall Rank/Ranking 15701
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.331
Impact Score 0.25
Publisher Wayne State University Press
Country United States
ISSN 0272930X, 15350266
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1973, 1996-2024




Aim and Scope


This internationally acclaimed periodical features empirical and theoretical papers on child development and family-child relationships. A high-quality resource for researchers, writers, teachers, and practitioners, the journal contains up-to-date information on advances in developmental research on infants, children, adolescents, and families; summaries and integrations of research; commentaries by experts; and reviews of important new books in development.


About Merrill-Palmer Quarterly


Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q3); Education (Q3). It is published by Wayne State University Press. The overall rank of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is 15701. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.331. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 80. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly journal is 0272930X, 15350266. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is cited by a total of 49 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Merrill-Palmer Quarterly Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is 0.25, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly IF is decreased by a factor of 1.02 and approximate percentage change is -80.31% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is 0.25. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.25
2023 1.27
2022 0.59
2021 0.97
2020 0.73
2019 0.74
2018 0.76
2017 1.29
2016 1.07
2015 1.35
2014 1.38

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly h-index


  Table Setting

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly has an h-index of 80. It means 80 articles of this journal have more than 80 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Merrill-Palmer Quarterly ISSN


The ISSN of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is 0272930X, 15350266. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is 15701. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.331. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.331
2023 0.439
2022 0.358
2021 0.415
2020 0.362
2019 0.650
2018 0.445
2017 0.677
2016 0.603
2015 0.786
2014 0.871

Ranking of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 15701
2023 12093
2022 13495
2021 11739
2020 13038
2019 7571
2018 10468
2017 6996
2016 7821
2015 6043
2014 5207

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly Publisher


Table Setting

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is published by Wayne State University Press. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1973, 1996-2024. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is Merrill-Palmer Q.. This abbreviation ('Merrill-Palmer Q.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Merrill-Palmer Quarterly


If your research field is/are related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q3); Education (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly latest impact IF is 0.25. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.38 (2014) and 0.25 (2024), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.95 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

The Merrill-Palmer Quarterly has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.331, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.871 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.331 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.95.


What's the latest h-index of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

The latest h-index of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is 80.


Who's the publisher of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

The Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is published by the Wayne State University Press, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

The Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is currently ranked 15701 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 5207 in 2014 and its lowest position of 15701 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is Merrill-Palmer Q..


Is the "Merrill-Palmer Quarterly" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is classified as a journal that the Wayne State University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

The Merrill-Palmer Quarterly encompasses the following areas:

  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Education

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

The Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 0272930X, 15350266.


What's the best quartile of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

The best quartile for the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?

The Merrill-Palmer Quarterly coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1973, 1996-2024.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Merrill-Palmer Quarterly

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.25
2023 1.27
2022 0.59
2021 0.97
2020 0.73
2019 0.74
2018 0.76
2017 1.29
2016 1.07
2015 1.35
2014 1.38



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