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Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education

Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 2009

ISSN1758-1184

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 on Clarivate Master Journal List ↗

SJR Score

0.615

H-Index

SNIP

1.186

Total Works

1,177

Total Citations

12,539

2yr Mean Citedness

2.35

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education focuses on pedagogical strategies, learning technologies, and student experiences within higher education. It examines the impact of digital tools, artificial intelligence, and innovative teaching methods on student engagement, academic achievement, and the development of specific competencies. The journal also explores professional development for educators, the challenges and strategies in foreign language teaching, and the influence of various factors on student intentions and behaviors, including academic and pro-environmental actions.

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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 Published2009

Annual Volume~ 156 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,177

Publisher OrgBabeș-Bolyai University

Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

thinkchecksubmit.org

5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.

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Does the journal have a website?

No URL

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Is the ISSN verified?

1758-1184

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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.

EducationQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education & Educational Research

Scopus Categories

Education

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Online and Blended LearningEvaluation of Teaching PracticesHigher Education Research StudiesJob Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorHigher Education and EmployabilityOnline Learning and AnalyticsHigher Education Governance and DevelopmentInnovative Teaching and Learning MethodsHigher Education Practises and EngagementPerfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies