Journal profile · EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES
Mathematics Education Research Journal
ISSN 1033-2170 · eISSN 2211-050X · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
Mathematics Education Research Journal: CAS Zone 3 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,190; median 376 days to acceptance (98 articles, last 24 months); 42 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Mathematics Education Research Journal is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 3 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques, Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills and Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods, together about 50.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Mathematics Education Research Journal (MERJ) is focused on issues of significance to researchers in mathematics education. The journal has a particular interest in bringing forth new knowledge and ideas related to the identification of or ways to address important problems or concerns in the field. These ideas may be presented as theoretical, conceptual, or empirical contributions and can draw on the range of methodological traditions and research approaches. MERJ accepts high quality articles from all regions internationally. In their submissions, authors must make connection to issues and themes of international interest, including those from the Australasian region. All manuscripts are subject to rigorous peer review.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES
Editor-in-chief Vincent GeigerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Australia 25, Germany 4, Hong Kong, China 2, Spain 2, Singapore 2 (45 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences27.9%
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skillsMathematics15.9%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology6.8%
- Education and Technology IntegrationSocial Sciences6.5%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences5.1%
- Science Education and PedagogySocial Sciences5%
- Statistics Education and MethodologiesMathematics4.9%
- Education, Achievement, and GiftednessPsychology4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Education, Scientific Disciplines | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Education, Scientific Disciplines | Zone 3 |
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
ERICPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, 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 (publisher) 2025
- 2Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.23LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.94LetPub ·
- h-index
- 67OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 563OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.96OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 67.65%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 40LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 305,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,024 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66 | 50 | 15 |
| 2025 | 42 | 30 | 83 |
| 2024 | 31 | 23 | 174 |
| 2023 | 38 | 30 | 305 |
| 2022 | 36 | 20 | 398 |
| 2021 | 45 | 17 | 693 |
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
376 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 298 days – 457 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 23 days (98 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 393 days
- Sample
- 98 articles with submission and acceptance dates (110 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
- 50 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 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 9,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted2, with length limits
- editorialMERJ uses a double-blind (blind author, blind reviewer) review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by one member of the Editorial Board and two others. Based o…Length not stated
- short communicationFull-length articles (not more than 9000 words, excluding references), shorter reports (short communications – up to 3000 words) may be submitted. Articles in w…main text ≤ 3,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- 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
Full-length articles up to 9000 words; short communications up to 3000 words Model summary
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
Disclosure of funding sources required Model summary
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 ·- Data availability
Data transparency: data, materials, software, code must support claims Model summary
All authors are requested to make sure that all data and materials as well as software application or custom code support their published claims and comply with field standards.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics approval statements required for research involving humans/animals Model summary
Authors must provide statements related to: study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals
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
Open Choice articles retain copyright with author under Creative Commons license Model summary
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Mathematics Education Research Journal, 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 Model summary
MERJ uses a double-blind (blind author, blind reviewer) review process.
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
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 1033-2170
- Electronic ISSN
- 2211-050X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 38, Issue 2 (June 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Mathematics Education Research Journal
What CAS zone is Mathematics Education Research Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Mathematics Education Research Journal is in Zone 3 of Education, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Education, Scientific Disciplines. 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 Mathematics Education Research Journal?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 6.5, h-index 67.
How long does peer review take at Mathematics Education Research Journal?
Based on the dates recorded on 98 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 376 days (interquartile range 298–457 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 Mathematics Education Research Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 9,000 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 Mathematics Education Research Journal based?
Of the 45 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Australia (25), Germany (4) and Hong Kong, China (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Mathematics Education Research Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Mathematics Education Research Journal is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists ERIC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Mathematics Education Research Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Mathematics Education Research Journal is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,190.
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: .