Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE
ISSN 2334-847X · eISSN 2334-8496 · Association for the Development of Science, Engineering and Education · Serbia
International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.1 (journal website); fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 63 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE is published by Association for the Development of Science, Engineering and Education and is in Zone 4 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Educational Methods and Teacher Development, Psychology of Development and Education and Educational Innovations and Challenges, together about 31.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education and Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
IJCRSEE aligns its editorial and thematic profile with the Social Sciences Citation Index priorities in cognitive and educational research. The International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education (IJCRSEE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cognitive science, educational research, and related social sciences. The journal aligns its editorial and thematic profile with the priorities of the Social Sciences Citation Index in the field of Education & Educational Research. IJCRSEE publishes rigorous empirical studies, theoretical contributions, systematic reviews, and methodological innovations that enhance understanding of cognition, learning processes, instructional design, and the societal implications of educational transformation. The journal particularly encourages research that demonstrates methodological rigor, theoretical advancement, analytical depth, and international relevance across diverse cultural and institutional contexts. CORE THEMATIC AREAS IJCRSEE welcomes contributions within the following integrated domains: Cognitive Science and Learning• Cognitive mechanisms of learning and instruction• Educational psychology and neuroscience of learning• Memory, attention, perception, and metacognition in education• Forensic psychology in educational and developmental contexts• Forensic psychology, Criminology & Penology• Cognitive and behavioral assessment in forensic and institutional settings Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Education• AI-driven learning systems and intelligent tutoring• Learning analytics and educational data science• Adaptive learning environments and cognitive computing• Human–AI interaction in educational settings• Ethical and societal implications of AI in education Technology-Enhanced and Digital Education• Digital pedagogy and instructional technologies• Online and blended learning environments• Digital transformation of educational systems Education, Culture, and Society• Sociocultural dimensions of learning• Identity, media, and communication in education• Global and comparative education research• Educational policy, governance, and innovation Interdisciplinary Methodological Innovation• Mixed-method and data-intensive research designs• Computational approaches in educational research• Evidence-based and experimental studies EDITORIAL AND SCHOLARLY POSITIONING IJCRSEE aims to serve as a platform
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editor-in-chief Lazar StošićPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Serbia 10, Russia 8, Italy 3, Spain 2, United States 1 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Educational Methods and Teacher DevelopmentComputer Science13.3%
- Psychology of Development and EducationPsychology10.6%
- Educational Innovations and ChallengesComputer Science8%
- Education and Professional DevelopmentSocial Sciences6.3%
- Education and Critical Thinking DevelopmentSocial Sciences5%
- Digital literacy in educationComputer Science4.6%
- Online Learning and AnalyticsComputer Science4.1%
- Education, Law, and SocietySocial Sciences4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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 (publisher) 2025
- 1.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.9LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 38Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.32LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.67LetPub ·
- h-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 112OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.6OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 27.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 98.73%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 57LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 588 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 33 | 2 |
| 2025 | 63 | 63 | 61 |
| 2024 | 60 | 60 | 187 |
| 2023 | 49 | 49 | 234 |
| 2022 | 55 | 55 | 278 |
| 2021 | 40 | 40 | 300 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | RSD 60,000 / EUR 500 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted6
- book reviewspublish: Original Research, Review Articles, Studies and articles, Book Reviews, Case Studies and Monographic studiesLength not stated
- case studiespublish: Original Research, Review Articles, Studies and articles, Book Reviews, Case Studies and Monographic studiesLength not stated
- monographic studiespublish: Original Research, Review Articles, Studies and articles, Book Reviews, Case Studies and Monographic studiesLength not stated
- original researchpublish: Original Research, Review Articles, Studies and articles, Book Reviews, Case Studies and Monographic studiesLength not stated
- review articlespublish: Original Research, Review Articles, Studies and articles, Book Reviews, Case Studies and Monographic studiesLength not stated
- studies and articlespublish: Original Research, Review Articles, Studies and articles, Book Reviews, Case Studies and Monographic studiesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Code availability, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Plagiarism, Preprints
- Authorship
No author changes after submission; manuscript rejected otherwise. Model summary
Ensure that all authors have approved the content of the submitted manuscript. Once a manuscript has been submitted, no author changes, additions, or reductions can be made. In that case, the manuscript will be rejected at any stage.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Code availability
Authors expected to engage with high-impact SSCI-indexed literature from last 5 years. Model summary
Authors are expected to engage with high-impact SSCI-indexed literature (last 5 years).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest
Conflict of interest declaration required. Model summary
The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Availability Policy
Data Availability Statement required for all manuscripts. Model summary
1. Introduction In line with best practices for transparency and open science, the International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education (IJCRSEE) requires all manuscripts to include a Data Availability Statement. This statement must clearly describe where the data supporting the findings of the study can be accessed, and under what conditions. Data availability enhance…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Papers checked for plagiarism; CrossCheck may be used. Model summary
Have checked paper for possible accidental plagiarism. Some plagiarism checker websites includes: www.grammarly.com, www.plagtracker.com, http://www.ithenticate.com/ or www.duplichecker.com To verify originality, your article may be checked by the originality detection service CrossCheck.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints
Abstract max 250 words; no abbreviations or mathematical formulas. Model summary
The abstract should contain a maximum of 250 words. The abstracts should avoid any abbreviations and mathematical formulas.
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
- Association for the Development of Science, Engineering and Education
- Country or region
- Serbia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2334-847X
- Electronic ISSN
- 2334-8496
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE
What CAS zone is International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE is in Zone 4 of Education, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Education & Educational Research. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.1 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.9, h-index 27.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 weeks. 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 International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: APA. 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 International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Serbia (10), Russia (8) and Italy (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science Engineering and Education-IJCRSEE is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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: .