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British Journal of Learning Disabilities

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 1994

ISSN1468-3156
SJR Q2WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
43
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q2+18
Total43
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
0.437
H-Index
62
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.87
Total Works
1,772
Total Citations
23,871
2yr Mean Citedness
1.18
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on research concerning individuals with learning and intellectual disabilities. It explores themes of inclusion and accessibility in arts programs, education, and healthcare. The journal also examines support systems, care relationships, and the impact of social and cultural factors on individuals with disabilities and their families. Additionally, it addresses communication, behavior, and mental health within this population.

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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 Published1994
Annual Volume~ 65 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,772
Publisher OrgWiley
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Submission Info

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?
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1468-3156
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

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
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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.

PediatricsQ2
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education, Special

Scopus Categories

Psychiatry and Mental HealthPediatrics

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Family and Disability Support ResearchDisability Rights and RepresentationHealthcare innovation and challengesDown syndrome and intellectual disability researchDisability Education and EmploymentAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchAssistive Technology in Communication and MobilityElder Abuse and NeglectChronic Disease Management StrategiesHealthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref