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Active Learning in Higher Education

SAGE Publications Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2000

ISSN1469-7874eISSN1741-2625
SJR Q1WOS SSCIScopus / SJR
50
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total50
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
2.221
H-Index
90
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
4.326
Total Works
672
Total Citations
28,241
2yr Mean Citedness
1.99
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on active learning strategies and their impact on student learning, engagement, and well-being in higher education. It explores pedagogical approaches such as game-based learning, collaborative online international learning, project-based learning, and design thinking. The journal also examines factors influencing student success, including self-regulation, emotions, time management, study habits, and grit, as well as the role of technology and diverse learning environments.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2000
Annual Volume~ 33 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications672
Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing
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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?
SAGE Publications Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1469-7874 / 1741-2625
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
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.

EducationQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education & Educational Research

Scopus Categories

Education

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Online and Blended LearningEvaluation of Teaching PracticesInnovative Teaching and Learning MethodsReflective Practices in EducationStudent Assessment and FeedbackInnovative Teaching MethodsHigher Education Practises and EngagementCommunication in Education and HealthcareHigher Education and EmployabilityHigher Education Research Studies
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref