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Journal of General Education

Penn State University Press · United States

ISSN0021-3667
SJR Q4Scopus / SJR
5
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.138
H-Index
42
Total Works
955
Total Citations
11,110
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of General Education focuses on the assessment, reform, and pedagogical approaches within undergraduate general education curricula. It examines how these programs prepare students for citizenship, professional training, and addressing societal challenges, including the impact of globalization and rapid change. The journal also explores student perceptions of learning outcomes, the role of faculty and students in assessment, and the integration of general education with major coursework and broader life experiences.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary Language
1st Year Published
FrequencyAnnual
StatusActive
Total Publications955
Publisher OrgPenn State University Press

Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription
Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

4/12 · 33%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Penn State University Press
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
0021-3667
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

EducationQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Education

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Evaluation of Teaching PracticesEducation and Critical Thinking DevelopmentHigher Education Research StudiesOnline and Blended LearningService-Learning and Community EngagementReflective Practices in EducationHigher Education Governance and DevelopmentInnovative Teaching MethodsDiverse Educational Innovations StudiesEducator Training and Historical Pedagogy
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref