Journal profile · Social Sciences-Education
Nordic Studies in Science Education
ISSN 1894-1257 · University of Oslo · Norway
Nordic Studies in Science Education: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 18 weeks (community reports); 21 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nordic Studies in Science Education is published by University of Oslo. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Science Education and Pedagogy, Science and Education Research and Evolution and Science Education, together about 55.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
NorDiNa is a Nordic journal of science education publishing scientific articles in the field of science education; both research based and reflective perspectives. Articles on related topics such as technology and geography are also welcome. We appreciate contributions from the Nordic countries as well as from other countries. However, it is a prerequisite that contributions have clear relevance to the Nordic science education community. In addition to scientific articles we publish descriptions of curriculum development, ongoing projects and short abstracts of dissertations in the field. Contributions are in English as well as in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian. All articles have an English abstract and title regardless of the article’s language. The journal does not have any publishing fees.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Education
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Sweden 3, Norway 3, Denmark 2, Finland 2 (10 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Science Education and PedagogySocial Sciences38.8%
- Science and Education ResearchSocial Sciences10.7%
- Evolution and Science EducationArts and Humanities5.8%
- Environmental and sustainability educationEnvironmental Science5.2%
- Educational Methods and OutcomesSocial Sciences4.9%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences3.9%
- Science Education and PerceptionsPsychology3.6%
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences2.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Q3 | 1222/1698 | 28th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.23LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- h-index
- 34OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 117OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.7OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 561 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 | 21 | 189 |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 243 |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 | 332 |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | 383 |
| 2022 | 27 | 27 | 361 |
| 2021 | 25 | 25 | 335 |
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 18 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 18 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 | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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
- 100–150 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use NorDiNa AI policy (adapted from the journal Eludamos)
1. NorDiNa does not accept manuscript that use chatbots as co-authors. The reason for this is that LLMs do not satisfy established authorship criteria as they cannot bear responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the content they generate.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
NorDiNa's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement (adapted from Cambridge University Press) 1. Ethical standards Editors' responsibilities To carry out their editorial duties in a balanced, objective and fair way in keeping with the purpose of the journal. To accept submissions solely on their academic merit. To follow accepted procedures in the event of complaints and, where relevant, give a…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Authors are able to enter into separate, additio…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. NorDiNa AI policy (adapted from the journal Eludamos) 1. NorDiNa does not accept manuscript that use chatbots as co-authors. The reason for this is that LLMs do not satisfy established authorship criteria as they cannot bea…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Submission of a manuscript for publication in NorDiNa involves that the article should not be previously published, and that the author is obliged not to publish it elsewhere as long as it is in a review process in NorDiNa. All articles are reviewed in a double blind peer review by two independent referees and the editors, who communicate the reviews to authors with requirements for revision. When…
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
- University of Oslo
- Country or region
- Norway
- Language
- English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
- ISSN
- 1894-1257
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 22, Issue 1 (2026)
- 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
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nordic Studies in Science Education
How long does peer review take at Nordic Studies in Science Education?
Authors report an average review time of about 18 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 Nordic Studies in Science Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 100–150 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 Nordic Studies in Science Education based?
Of the 10 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Sweden (3), Norway (3) and Denmark (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Nordic Studies in Science Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nordic Studies in Science Education is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Nordic Studies in Science Education open access, and what is the APC?
Nordic Studies in Science Education 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, DOAJ, 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: .