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Journal of Youth Development

Clemson University Press · United States · Est. 2006

eISSN2325-4017
✓ WOS ESCI✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
62
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS ESCI56
✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total62
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

✓ Indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection (ESCI) — Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor and JCR quartile for this journal.

See the official Impact Factor & quartile on the journal’s page ↗

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H-Indexi
28
SNIPi
0.725
Total Worksi
833
Total Citationsi
5,285
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.28
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Journal of Youth Development is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research and practical applications related to youth development. It aims to provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share their work and advance the field of youth development. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: adolescent development, youth programs, youth engagement, positive youth development, youth policy, and youth services.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2006
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications833
Publisher OrgUniversity Library System, University of Pittsburgh
OA Since2021
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/12 · 67%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Clemson University Press
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2325-4017
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
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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)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

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

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Psychology, Development

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Youth Development and Social SupportDiverse Educational Innovations StudiesEarly Childhood Education and DevelopmentMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsCommunity Health and DevelopmentService-Learning and Community EngagementDiverse Education Studies and ReformsParental Involvement in EducationResilience and Mental HealthOutdoor and Experiential Education

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Youth Development

Is Journal of Youth Development a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Youth Development: it is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 62/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Youth Development?

Journal of Youth Development is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.28.

Is Journal of Youth Development indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Youth Development is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Youth Development?

Journal of Youth Development is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research and practical applications related to youth development. It aims to provide a platform for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to share their work and advance the field of youth development. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: adolescent development, youth programs, youth engagement, positive youth development, youth policy, and youth services.

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