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International Explorations in Outdoor and Environmental Education

Springer Nature · Netherlands · Est. 2015

ISSN2214-4218

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Total Works

273

Total Citations

926

2yr Mean Citedness

0.06

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal explores environmental education, focusing on the role of school gardens and nature-based learning in fostering ecological understanding and sustainability. It examines how hands-on experiences with biodiversity, plant and soil organisms, and ecosystems contribute to students' cognitive, emotional, and social connections with nature. The journal also addresses pedagogical strategies, the integration of digital tools, and the development of environmental awareness within the context of Education for Sustainable Development.

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SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2015

Annual Volume~ 28 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications273

Publisher OrgSpringer International Publishing

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COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

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4/12 · 33%

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Springer Nature

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2214-4218

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SJR Quartile by Discipline

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EducationUnranked

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Unranked

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Education

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Environmental Education and SustainabilityOutdoor and Experiential EducationIndigenous and Place-Based EducationDiverse Educational Innovations StudiesSustainability in Higher EducationAdventure Sports and Sensation SeekingPosthumanist Ethics and ActivismReligion, Ecology, and EthicsAnimal and Plant Science EducationEnvironmental Philosophy and Ethics