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Distance Education

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

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

8.00

h-Index

2022-2023

 63

Rank

2022-2023

 1463

SJR

2022-2023

 1.878

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 Distance Education
Abbreviation Distance Educ.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Education (Q1); E-learning (Q1)
h-index 63
Overall Rank/Ranking 1463
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.878
Impact Score 8.00
Publisher Routledge
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 14750198, 01587919
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1980-2022




Aim and Scope


Distance Education is a peer-reviewed international journal. It publishes research and scholarly material in the fields of distance, open and flexible education. Distance Education was one of the first journals published to focus exclusively on this area of educational practice and today it remains a primary source of original and scholarly work in the field for practitioners, teachers and students. Distance Education is owned by the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia, Inc.

All papers are reviewed by members of the Editorial Board with expertise in the areas(s) represented by a paper, and/or invited reviewers with special competence in the area(s) covered. The Editors reserve the right to make minor alterations to all papers that are accepted for publication.


About Distance Education


Distance Education is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Education (Q1); E-learning (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Distance Education is 1463. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.878. 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 63. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Distance Education journal is 14750198, 01587919. 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. Distance Education is cited by a total of 843 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Distance Education Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Distance Education is 8.00, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Distance Education IF is increased by a factor of 2.19 and approximate percentage change is 37.69% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a rising 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

Distance Education Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Distance Education is 8.00. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Distance Education. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 8.00
2021 5.81
2020 3.13
2019 2.56
2018 2.07
2017 1.46
2016 2.22
2015 3.55
2014 2.18

Distance Education h-index


  Table Setting

Distance Education has an h-index of 63. It means 63 articles of this journal have more than 63 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.




Distance Education ISSN


The ISSN of Distance Education is 14750198, 01587919. 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

Distance Education Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Distance Education is 1463. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.878. 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 Distance Education by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.878
2021 1.654
2020 1.456
2019 1.229
2018 0.972
2017 0.696
2016 1.069
2015 1.430
2014 0.985

Ranking of Distance Education by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1463
2021 1783
2020 2382
2019 3122
2018 4550
2017 6798
2016 3993
2015 2599
2014 4433

Distance Education Publisher


Table Setting

Distance Education is published by Routledge. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1980-2022. 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 Distance Education is Distance Educ.. This abbreviation ('Distance Educ.') 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 Distance Education


If your research field is/are related to Education (Q1); E-learning (Q1), 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 Distance Education?

Distance Education latest impact IF is 8.00. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 8.00 (2022) and 1.46 (2017), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.44 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Distance Education?

The Distance Education has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.878, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.878 in 2022 and the lowest being 0.696 in 2017. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Distance Education over the previous 9-year period stands at 3.44.


What's the latest h-index of the Distance Education?

The latest h-index of the Distance Education is 63.


Who's the publisher of the Distance Education?

The Distance Education is published by the Routledge, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Distance Education?

The Distance Education is currently ranked 1463 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1463 in 2022 and its lowest position of 6798 in 2017.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Distance Education?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Distance Education is Distance Educ..


Is the "Distance Education" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Distance Education is classified as a journal that the Routledge publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Distance Education?

The Distance Education encompasses the following areas:

  • Education
  • E-learning

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


What's the ISSN of the Distance Education?

The Distance Education is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14750198, 01587919.


What's the best quartile of the Distance Education?

The best quartile for the Distance Education is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Distance Education?

The Distance Education coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1980-2022.


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 Distance Education

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 8.00
2021 5.81
2020 3.13
2019 2.56
2018 2.07
2017 1.46
2016 2.22
2015 3.55
2014 2.18



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