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Research Synthesis Methods

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

6.42

h-Index

2024-2025

 77

Rank

2024-2025

 417

SJR

2024-2025

 4.02

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 Research Synthesis Methods
Abbreviation Res. Synth. Methods
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Education (Q1)
h-index 77
Overall Rank/Ranking 417
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 4.02
Impact Score 6.42
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17592879, 17592887
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 2010-2024




About Research Synthesis Methods


Research Synthesis Methods is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Education (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Research Synthesis Methods is 417. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 4.02. 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 77. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Research Synthesis Methods journal is 17592879, 17592887. 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. Research Synthesis Methods is cited by a total of 2246 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Research Synthesis Methods Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Research Synthesis Methods is 6.42, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Research Synthesis Methods IF is decreased by a factor of 4.04 and approximate percentage change is -38.62% 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

Research Synthesis Methods Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Research Synthesis Methods is 6.42. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Research Synthesis Methods. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6.42
2023 10.46
2022 10.36
2021 7.15
2020 4.73
2019 5.18
2018 4.55
2017 2.64
2016 3.34
2015 2.63
2014 3.19

Research Synthesis Methods h-index


  Table Setting

Research Synthesis Methods has an h-index of 77. It means 77 articles of this journal have more than 77 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.




Research Synthesis Methods ISSN


The ISSN of Research Synthesis Methods is 17592879, 17592887. 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

Research Synthesis Methods Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Research Synthesis Methods is 417. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 4.02. 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 Research Synthesis Methods by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.02
2023 3.52
2022 3.991
2021 2.909
2020 3.376
2019 3.413
2018 2.608
2017 3.774
2016 1.827
2015 1.130
2014 0.789

Ranking of Research Synthesis Methods by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 417
2023 495
2022 384
2021 620
2020 536
2019 527
2018 853
2017 451
2016 1665
2015 3734
2014 5820

Research Synthesis Methods Publisher


Table Setting

Research Synthesis Methods is published by Cambridge University Press. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2010-2024. 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 Research Synthesis Methods is Res. Synth. Methods. This abbreviation ('Res. Synth. Methods') 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 Research Synthesis Methods


If your research field is/are related to Education (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 Research Synthesis Methods?

Research Synthesis Methods latest impact IF is 6.42. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 10.46 (2023) and 2.63 (2015), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 5.51 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Research Synthesis Methods?

The Research Synthesis Methods has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 4.02, 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 4.02 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.789 in 2014. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Research Synthesis Methods over the previous 11-year period stands at 5.51.


What's the latest h-index of the Research Synthesis Methods?

The latest h-index of the Research Synthesis Methods is 77.


Who's the publisher of the Research Synthesis Methods?

The Research Synthesis Methods is published by the Cambridge University Press, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Research Synthesis Methods?

The Research Synthesis Methods is currently ranked 417 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 384 in 2022 and its lowest position of 5820 in 2014.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Research Synthesis Methods?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Research Synthesis Methods is Res. Synth. Methods.


Is the "Research Synthesis Methods" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Research Synthesis Methods is classified as a journal that the Cambridge University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Research Synthesis Methods?

The Research Synthesis Methods encompasses the following areas:

  • Education

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


What's the ISSN of the Research Synthesis Methods?

The Research Synthesis Methods is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17592879, 17592887.


What's the best quartile of the Research Synthesis Methods?

The best quartile for the Research Synthesis Methods is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Research Synthesis Methods?

The Research Synthesis Methods coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2010-2024.


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 Research Synthesis Methods

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6.42
2023 10.46
2022 10.36
2021 7.15
2020 4.73
2019 5.18
2018 4.55
2017 2.64
2016 3.34
2015 2.63
2014 3.19



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