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International Journal of Lifelong Education

Routledge · United Kingdom

ISSN0260-1370eISSN1464-519X
SJR Q2WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
28
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q2+18
Total28
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
0.531
H-Index
83
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.26
Total Works
2,226
Total Citations
37,830
2yr Mean Citedness
1.74
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores adult education, focusing on its role in addressing societal challenges and supporting diverse learners. Articles examine the impact of policy changes on educational institutions, the provision of education for migrants, and the integration of culture and community in local development. The journal also investigates the importance of social interactions in adult learning environments and the challenges faced by educators when addressing controversial issues.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published
Annual Volume~ 64 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications2,226
Publisher OrgTaylor & Francis
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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

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Routledge
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0260-1370 / 1464-519X
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?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

EducationQ2
E-learningQ3
Life-span and Life-course StudiesQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education & Educational Research

Scopus Categories

E-learningLife-span and Life-course StudiesEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Global Educational Policies and ReformsAdult and Continuing Education TopicsHigher Education Learning PracticesEducation Systems and PolicyYouth Education and Societal Dynamics
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref