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Journal of Popular Music Education

Intellect Ltd. · United Kingdom · Est. 2017

ISSN2397-6721

SJR Q1✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total25

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.26

H-Index

CiteScore

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SNIP

0.352

Total Works

248

Total Citations

941

2yr Mean Citedness

0.37

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Popular Music Education explores the integration of popular music into educational settings across various levels, from early childhood to higher education. It examines pedagogical approaches, curriculum development, and the role of popular music in fostering student engagement, creativity, and well-being. The journal also addresses issues of inclusivity, cultural relevance, and the challenges of incorporating popular music within traditionally classical music-focused educational systems, with contributions from international scholars.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary Language—

1st Year Published2017

Annual Volume~ 24 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications248

Publisher OrgIntellect

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Intellect Ltd.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2397-6721

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

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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.

MusicQ1

Visual Arts and Performing ArtsQ1

Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)MusicVisual Arts and Performing Arts

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Diverse Music Education InsightsNeuroscience and Music PerceptionMusic History and CultureMusic Technology and Sound StudiesDiverse Musicological StudiesMusicians’ Health and PerformanceMusic Therapy and HealthMusic Education and AnalysisArt Education and DevelopmentCultural Industries and Urban Development