HomeSearchInternational Journal of Game-Based Learning

International Journal of Game-Based Learning

IGI Global Publishing · United States · Est. 2011

ISSN2155-6857
SJR Q3WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
22
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q3+12
Total22
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
0.311
H-Index
33
SNIP
0.744
Total Works
347
Total Citations
4,537
2yr Mean Citedness
2.08
Free JIF alternative

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the application and effectiveness of game-based learning across various educational levels and subject areas. It explores how games can enhance student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes, and investigates different game designs, integration methods, and assessment tools. The scope also includes the role of technology and gamification in educational settings.

AI-summarised from recent articles · verify on the publisher page

⚡ 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 LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2011
Annual Volume~ 15 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications347
Publisher OrgIGI Global

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?
IGI Global Publishing
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
2155-6857
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

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.

Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ3
EducationQ3
E-learningQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education & Educational Research

Scopus Categories

E-learningDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Educational Games and GamificationDigital Games and MediaInnovative Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching and Learning ProgrammingImpact of Technology on AdolescentsOnline Learning and AnalyticsChild Development and Digital TechnologyMobile Learning in EducationIntelligent Tutoring Systems and Adaptive LearningVirtual Reality Applications and Impacts
Compare This JournalFind Similar← Back to Search

Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref