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Journal of Adult and Continuing Education

SAGE Publications Inc. · United Kingdom · Est. 2001

ISSN1477-9714eISSN1479-7194

SJR Q2✓ WOS ESCI✓ Scopus / SJR

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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

0.558

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.162

Total Works

575

Total Citations

3,791

2yr Mean Citedness

1.40

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Retractions

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on adult and continuing education, exploring lifelong learning initiatives, and the development of skills and competencies across various contexts. It examines policies, practices, and challenges in adult learning, including vocational training, digital literacy, and professional development. The journal also addresses issues of inclusivity, equity, and the impact of educational programs on individuals and communities.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2001

Annual Volume~ 41 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications575

Publisher OrgSAGE Publishing

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

SAGE Publications Inc.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1477-9714 / 1479-7194

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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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.

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Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education & Educational Research

Scopus Categories

Education

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Higher Education Learning PracticesGlobal Educational Policies and ReformsEducation Systems and PolicyAdult and Continuing Education TopicsInnovative Education and Learning PracticesHigher Education and EmployabilityHigher Education Research StudiesHigher Education Governance and DevelopmentYouth Education and Societal DynamicsOnline and Blended Learning