Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences
ISSN 2341-2593 · Universidad Politécnica de Valencia · Spain
Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.3 (journal website); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 12 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences is published by Universidad Politécnica de Valencia 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 E-Learning and Knowledge Management, Experimental Learning in Engineering and Problem and Project Based Learning, together about 25.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Multidisciplinary Journal for Education, Social and Technological Sciences (MUSE) is dedicated to publishing high-quality research that addresses both theoretical and empirical issues across the fields of education, social sciences, and technological sciences. The journal embraces a multidisciplinary perspective, encouraging submissions that integrate diverse disciplines to provide a comprehensive understanding of complex global issues. MUSE prioritizes manuscripts that explore international perspectives, though high-quality studies focused on domestic contexts with broader implications are equally welcome. In addition to original research articles, the journal features case studies with practical applications, articles on learning and teaching methodologies in both social and scientific disciplines, and comprehensive reviews that contribute to the scholarly discourse. MUSE aims to serve a diverse audience, including academics, policy makers, practitioners, and analysts working in both governmental and non-governmental organizations, providing critical insights into global educational, social, and technological environments. As a diamond open-access journal supported by the Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain), MUSE neither charges for reading nor for publishing, ensuring that there are no article submission charges or article processing charges (APCs). The journal is published under the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license, ensuring free access and promoting the sharing of knowledge for non-commercial purposes. MUSE places special emphasis on work that contributes to the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the context of education, sustainable social policies, and technological innovation. The journal seeks to make an impactful contribution by fostering multidisciplinary dialogue and encouraging research that addresses the evolving needs of a rapidly changing global landscape. With its commitment to quality, accessibility, and global relevance, MUSE offers a unique platform for cutting-edge research, standing out from other journals in the category by bridging the gap between theory and practice while promoting open and equitable access to knowledge.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 18%); most named Spain 3, Mainland China 2, United States 1, Germany 1, Portugal 1 (11 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- E-Learning and Knowledge ManagementComputer Science10.8%
- Experimental Learning in EngineeringEngineering7.6%
- Problem and Project Based LearningSocial Sciences7%
- Engineering Education and Curriculum DevelopmentEngineering6.5%
- Online Learning and AnalyticsComputer Science6%
- Higher Education Teaching and EvaluationSocial Sciences6%
- Educational Innovations and TechnologyComputer Science6%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities3.8%
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
ESCIDOAJLetPub
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
- 1.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 0.49Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.23OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 46.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 97.3%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 12LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 28,823Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 177 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 20 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 47 |
| 2023 | 13 | 13 | 42 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 79 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | 144 |
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 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Desk decision
- 90 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 16 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Self-archiving
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license since 2023; previous articles keep the license under which they were published. Model summary
The works published in this journal are subject to the following terms: 1. The authors retain the authorship rights and grant the journal the right of first publication, with the work available under a license specified in point 2. 2. The works are published in the online edition of the journal under a Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International. You can share (copy and redistri…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Diamond open access; no fees for authors or readers; institutionally funded Model summary
This is a diamond open access journal, meaning both authors and readers do not pay any fees, and is institutionally funded.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review is double-blind with two expert reviewers; a third report is requested in case of conflicting reports; editorial decisions may be accepted, accepted with minor corrections, modifications (new review round), or rejected. Model summary
The reports will be tools for editorial decision-making that will fall to the editorial committee, this will be the one who communicates to the author the editorial decision that may be: accepted, accepted with minor corrections, modifications (in this case the new submission will be submitted to a new review round) or rejected.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
Self-archiving: authors may spread the published version electronically, e.g. in institutional repositories or on their own website. Model summary
It allows authors to spread electronically (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their own website) the published version of his works, as it encourages its circulation and diffusion earliest and thus a possible increase in its citation and scope between the academic community.
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
- Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
- Country or region
- Spain
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2341-2593
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences
What CAS zone is Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences 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 Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.3 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 15.
How long does peer review take at Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 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 Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: APA; Suggested reviewers: Required. 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 Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences based?
Of the 11 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 18%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (3), Mainland China (2) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences is indexed in ESCI and DOAJ.
Is Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Multidisciplinary Journal for Education Social and Technological Sciences is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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: .