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npj Science of Learning

Nature Publishing Group · United Kingdom · Est. 1997

ISSN2056-7936eISSN2056-7936
SJR Q1WOS SCIEWOS SSCIScopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
75
/ 100
High Trust
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
DOAJ Verified+15
Total75
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
1.182
H-Index
49
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.525
Total Works
434
Total Citations
9,316
2yr Mean Citedness
4.96
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Aims & Scope

npj Science of Learning considers research covering all aspects of the genetic, cellular, and molecular basis of learning and memory, and understanding how children and adults learn through experience and formal educational practices. The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to: Cellular and molecular studies of learning Memory formation and consolidation Memory storage and recall Cognitive neuroscience of learning Educational neuroscience Educational psychology and learning theories Learning analytics and educational data mining Technology-enhanced learning Adaptive learning systems and personalized learning platforms Metacognition and self-regulated learning Learning across the lifespan Behavioral genetics related to learning and education Social and cultural aspects of learning Assessment and evaluation in learning Transfer of learning and generalization Educational Interventions and instructional strategies The journal offers more choice to Nature Portfolio authors who are seeking a fully open-access and more inclusive platform for publishing their work. The journal is led by learning experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series , this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research community and other Springer Nature journals.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
9
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1997
Annual Volume~ 81 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications434
Publisher OrgNature Portfolio
OA Since2015
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~9 weeks
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
PorticoPMCLibrary of Congress; National Digital Preservation Program, ChinaCLOCKSS

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Nature Publishing Group
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2056-7936 / 2056-7936
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus, DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, PMC, Library of Congress; National Digital Preservation Program, China, CLOCKSS
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English

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

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
Developmental NeuroscienceQ2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education & Educational ResearchNeurosciencesPsychology, Experimental

Scopus Categories

Developmental NeuroscienceEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Neural and Behavioral Psychology StudiesReading and Literacy DevelopmentEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentMemory and Neural MechanismsChild and Animal Learning DevelopmentNeural dynamics and brain functionCognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skillsNeuroscience, Education and Cognitive FunctionEducation, Achievement, and GiftednessMemory Processes and Influences
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref