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Future of Children

Princeton University · United States · Est. 1978

ISSN1550-1558
SJR Q3Scopus / SJR
12
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q3+12
Total12
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.161
H-Index
147
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
Total Works
690
Total Citations
68,599
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on research concerning children's development and well-being, with a strong emphasis on early childhood education and the impact of socioeconomic factors, family environments, and policy interventions. It explores how research-practice partnerships can bridge the gap between academic findings and practical application in education and social services. The journal also examines the influence of cultural factors, nutrition, and healthcare systems on children's long-term outcomes.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary Language
1st Year Published1978
Annual Volume~ 12 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2021)
Total Publications690
Publisher OrgPrinceton School of Public and International Affairs
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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

5/12 · 42%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Princeton University
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1550-1558
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

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

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.

Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Health (social science)Q4
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Sociology and Political SciencePublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthHealth (social science)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Early Childhood Education and DevelopmentChild Welfare and AdoptionChild and Adolescent HealthGender, Labor, and Family DynamicsChild Abuse and TraumaHealthcare Policy and ManagementFamily Dynamics and RelationshipsParental Involvement in EducationSchool Choice and PerformanceChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref