Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Asia-Pacific Education Researcher
ISSN 0119-5646 · eISSN 2243-7908 · Springer Nature · 6 issues per year
Asia-Pacific Education Researcher: CAS Zone 2 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 4.45; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,390; median 207 days to acceptance (57 articles, last 24 months); 106 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Asia-Pacific Education Researcher is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 2 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods and Second Language Learning and Teaching, together about 28.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Founded by the Academic Publications Office, De La Salle University, Manila, Phillippines THE ASIA-PACIFIC EDUCATION RESEARCHER (TAPER) is an international refereed journal of original research in education. It provides a venue for the publication of empirical and theoretical studies in education, with emphasis on the experiences of successful educational systems in the Asia-Pacific Region and of the national educational systems therein that are presently underrepresented in the research literature. The journal publishes: • Regular Article that report original research work that leads to the understanding and/or improvement of educational processes and outcomes using research methods and analytic frameworks of the varied academic disciplines (anthropology, applied linguistics, cognitive science, economics, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, among others) and also using multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches; and Special issue articles whose description will be provided on Call for Papers of each special issue. Regular Article shall contain maximum 6000 words (including the references).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editor-in-chief Timothy TeoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 3 in mainland China (about 8%); most named Hong Kong, China 13, Mainland China 3, Taiwan, China 3, Australia 3, Singapore 3 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities12.3%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology8.5%
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities7.3%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences7%
- Education and Critical Thinking DevelopmentSocial Sciences5.1%
- Online and Blended LearningSocial Sciences4.6%
- Education, Achievement, and GiftednessPsychology4.3%
- Motivation and Self-Concept in SportsPsychology3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Education Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SCIEERICCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 4.45LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 4.5Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 4.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 8.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.52LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.95LetPub ·
- h-index
- 68OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 732OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 5.19OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 2.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 17.15%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 105LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 499,500Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,330 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78 | 22 | 86 |
| 2025 | 106 | 21 | 433 |
| 2024 | 164 | 43 | 1,287 |
| 2023 | 86 | 17 | 1,711 |
| 2022 | 70 | 22 | 1,265 |
| 2021 | 96 | 39 | 3,418 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
207 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 142 days – 260 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 19 days (87 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 222 days
- Sample
- 57 articles with submission and acceptance dates (236 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 15 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,390 / EUR 2,790 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers2, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted2, with length limits
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
- regular articleRegular Article: 6000 words maximum including references. Back to topmain text ≤ 6,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Clinical Trial Registration
The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of a clinical trial is "any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes". The WHO defines health interventions as “A health intervention is an act performed for, with or on behalf of a person or population whose purpose is to ass…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 6 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0119-5646
- Electronic ISSN
- 2243-7908
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 35, Issue 4 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Asia-Pacific Education Researcher
What CAS zone is Asia-Pacific Education Researcher in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Asia-Pacific Education Researcher is in Zone 2 of Education, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Education & Educational Research. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Asia-Pacific Education Researcher?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 4.45; CiteScore 8.5, h-index 68.
How long does peer review take at Asia-Pacific Education Researcher?
Based on the dates recorded on 57 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 207 days (interquartile range 142–260 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Asia-Pacific Education Researcher?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: APA; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Asia-Pacific Education Researcher based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 3 (about 8%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Hong Kong, China (13), Mainland China (3) and Taiwan, China (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Asia-Pacific Education Researcher?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Asia-Pacific Education Researcher is indexed in SSCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists SCIE, ERIC and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Asia-Pacific Education Researcher open access, and what is the APC?
Asia-Pacific Education Researcher is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,390.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .