Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement
ISSN 2154-8455 · eISSN 2154-8463 · Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.4 (journal website); JCR Q2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 191; median 228 days to acceptance (62 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 16% (journal website); 41 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement is published by Taylor & Francis 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 Climate Change Communication and Perception, Animal and Plant Science Education and Science Education and Pedagogy, together about 37.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Science Education (A) is firmly established as an authoritative voice in the world of science education . IJSE(A) publishes scholarly research papers that focus on the teaching and learning of science in school settings ranging from early childhood to university education. It bridges the gap between research and practice, providing research that informs practice. As a truly international journal, IJSE(A) welcomes contributions from any country provided that the authors explain their local contexts and demonstrate the significance of their work for a global readership. Special emphasis is placed on applicable research relevant to educational practice, guided by educational realities in systems, schools, colleges and universities. From time to time, a special issue, guest-edited by one or several acknowledged experts, is devoted to a science education topic of major interest and importance. Papers published in IJSE(A) must have a research focus. As a research journal, the International Journal of Science Education (A) does not publish: Descriptions of programs and their evaluation Teaching strategies Textbook analyses (including curricula analyses) Reviews of literature Book reviews Submissions that are concerned with science (as distinct with from science education) General educational matters will not be considered for publication The journal publishes papers in several categories, outlined below: Empirical research papers These are accounts of empirical investigations that are theory-based and embedded in a critical review of relevant literature. Manuscripts should include an account of the methodology and procedures used, explain the analysis carried out and the conclusions reached, draw implications for educational theory and practice, and point to possible future research. Position papers These consist of analytical, interpretive, or persuasive essays on the origin, nature, and possible address to, identified problems, challenges, or opportunities, either being faced or likely to be faced by the practice of science education across the world, including educational, social, or philosophical issues and trends. This category particularly seeks to promote informed dialogues about science education and carefully reasoned papers representing disparate viewpoints are welcomed. Please note that space limitations restrict the number of position papers we can accept. Comments and criticisms These should contain expressions of opinion
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editor-in-chief Ron BlonderPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 1%); most named United States 54, United Kingdom 16, Germany 14, Israel 12, Australia 11 (162 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Climate Change Communication and PerceptionSocial Sciences16.8%
- Animal and Plant Science EducationPsychology12.6%
- Science Education and PedagogySocial Sciences8.1%
- Environmental Education and SustainabilityEnvironmental Science6.8%
- Science Education and PerceptionsPsychology6.6%
- Museums and Cultural HeritageArts and Humanities6.4%
- Educational Strategies and EpistemologiesPsychology5.3%
- Species Distribution and Climate ChangeEnvironmental Science3.7%
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 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- JCR Q2 · best quartile · 2025
- CiteScore Q1 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
SSCIWeb of SciencePubMedERICCurrent ContentsPublisher website
Other: ProQuest, Astrophysics Data System, Academic Search Advanced, Placement Source, ArticleFirst, Arts and Humanities Search, Australian Education Index, Book Review Digest Plus, British Education Index, Business Source Corporate, Current Abstracts, Education Abstracts, Educational Research Abstracts online (ERA), Education Full Text, Education Index, Education Research Complete, Education Research Index, Education Source, Energy & Power Source, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), European Reference Index for the Humanities (ERIH), Electronic Collections Online, FRANCIS, Professional Development Collection, Research into Higher Education Abstracts, Russian Academy of Sciences Bibliographies, SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System Abstract Service
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 (publisher) 2025
- 2.4Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 5.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.56LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.88Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.25LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 1.67Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 41OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 172OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.39OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.8%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 32.38%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 39LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 742,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 382 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 13 | 2 |
| 2025 | 41 | 25 | 43 |
| 2024 | 33 | 21 | 90 |
| 2023 | 35 | 14 | 278 |
| 2022 | 34 | 12 | 357 |
| 2021 | 24 | 5 | 252 |
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
228 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 173 days – 282 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 22 days (62 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 265 days
- Sample
- 62 articles with submission and acceptance dates (76 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
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 16%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 62 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 71 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 26 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double-anonymous peer reviewPublisher website · model-extracted
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | USD 191 / GBP 117 / EUR 153 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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 prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Not considered
- Descriptions of programs and their evaluation; Teaching strategies; Textbook analyses (including curricula analyses); Reviews of literature; Book reviews
Article types accepted2
- comments and criticismsComments and criticisms These should contain expressions of opinion or information relating to articles published previously, or to matters of interest to scien…Length not stated
- empirical research papersEmpirical research papers These are accounts of empirical investigations that are theory-based and embedded in a critical review of relevant literature. Manuscr…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Open access, Peer review
- AI use
AI policy: follows the Taylor & Francis AI Policy. Model summary
IJSE(A) follows the Taylor & Francis AI Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
International Journal of Science Education is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Policy:
Peer review: initial editor screening and anonymized referring by at least two anonymous referees. Model summary
All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymized referring by at least two anonymous referees.
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
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 2154-8455
- Electronic ISSN
- 2154-8463
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 48, Issue 14 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement
What CAS zone is International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement 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 3 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2.4 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 3.4, h-index 41.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement?
Based on the dates recorded on 62 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 228 days (interquartile range 173–282 days); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 16%. 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 JCR quartile is International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement in?
The journal's website gives JCR Q2 (best quartile). JCR quartiles are Clarivate's to confirm and a different system from the CAS zones; in the CAS ranking the journal is in Zone 4 of Education.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement based?
Of the 162 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 1%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (54), United Kingdom (16) and Germany (14). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists SSCI, Web of Science, PubMed, ERIC and Current Contents; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Science Education Part B-Communication and Public Engagement is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 191.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .