Journal of Philosophy in Schools University of Birmingham Library Services · United Kingdom · Est. 2014
ISSN 2204-2482
SJR Q3 ✓ Scopus / SJR ✓ DOAJ ✓ Open Access
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q3 +12
✓ DOAJ Verified +15
Total 27
✦ Inferred from recent articles This journal focuses on the philosophical education of children and young people, exploring pedagogical methods, the use of literature and other media in philosophical inquiry, and the development of critical thinking and philosophical dispositions in educational settings.
AI-summarised from recent articles · verify on publisher page →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
35
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
Country / Region United Kingdom
Primary Language English
1st Year Published 2014
Annual Volume ~ 17 articles / year
Status Active (last: 2025)
Total Publications 166
Publisher Org Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations.
OA Since 2013
APC Cost 💎 Diamond OA — Free
Peer Review Editorial
Review Time ~35 weeks
Acceptance Rate —
OA License CC BY
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection ✗ No
📦 Long-term Preservation
LOCKSS PKP PN CLOCKSS
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
University of Birmingham Library Services
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
2204-2482
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
✅ Peer review process documented?
Editorial
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅ APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅ Long-term digital preservation?
LOCKSS, PKP PN, CLOCKSS
❌ Plagiarism detection in place?
No
✅ 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.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Philosophy Q3
Education Q4
Social Sciences (miscellaneous) Q4
Scopus Categories
Philosophy Social Sciences (miscellaneous) Education
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Education and Critical Thinking Development Values and Moral Education Religious Education and Schools Educational Strategies and Epistemologies Ethics in medical practice Pragmatism in Philosophy and Education Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy Philosophy, Ethics, and Existentialism Science Education and Pedagogy Reflective Practices in Education
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref