Journal profile
Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning
ISSN 2535-8162 · Scandinavian University Press/Universitetsforlaget · Norway
Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 20 weeks (community reports); 12 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning is published by Scandinavian University Press/Universitetsforlaget. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Youth Education and Societal Dynamics, Youth Culture and Social Dynamics and Children's Rights and Participation, together about 35.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science and Gender Studies. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Nordic Youth Studies (Nordisk tidsskrift for ungdomsforskning) is an open access, interdisciplinary social science journal. Its aim is to contribute to increased knowledge about youth and young people’s lives in the Nordic countries. The journal’s ambition is to explore overarching questions about young people within a broad thematic scope. We publish, but are not limited to, articles on youth leisure, friendships and family life, school, education and transitions, media use and digital technologies, substance use, crime, violence and abuse, health and well-being, youth culture, citizenship and participation. We also welcome contributions on initiatives and contexts affecting young people, if they are clearly situated within the field of youth research and aligned with the journal’s scope. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scholarly articles—both empirical studies and contributions on theory, concepts, and methodological development—as well as debate pieces, book reviews, and interviews. While the journal maintains an international outlook, its primary empirical focus is on the Nordic region. Articles are published mainly in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish, with occasional contributions in English. The journal’s target readership includes researchers and students, professionals working with youth-related topics, political and administrative decision-makers, the media, and the broader public. Journal of Nordic Youth Studies was established in 2019 as a continuation of the Norwegian Tidsskrift for ungdomsforskning. It is published by Scandinavian University Press on behalf of the Norwegian Social Research Institute (NOVA) at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). Articles are published continuously and made freely available in accordance with the Creative Commons license CC BY-NC 4.0. Peer review The journal practices double-blind peer review of scholarly articles. In addition, all articles are assessed by the editorial team, and the final decision on publication is made by the Editors-in-Chief. The journal does not charge submission, review, or publication fees. Indexing The journal is covered by the following indexing and discovery services: Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) SHERPA/RoMEO Google Scholar Norart Primo Central Index (Ex Libris) Oria The Summon Service (Ex Libris) Ebsco Discovery Services WorldCat (OCLC) All content in this journal is also exported to Portico, a preservation archive that safeguards perpetual access to e-journ
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Mira Aaboen SlettenPublisher website
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Youth Education and Societal DynamicsSocial Sciences14.2%
- Youth Culture and Social DynamicsSocial Sciences11.7%
- Children's Rights and ParticipationSocial Sciences10%
- Impact of Technology on AdolescentsSocial Sciences7.5%
- Gender, Feminism, and MediaSocial Sciences5%
- Gender, Sexuality, and EducationSocial Sciences4.2%
- Qualitative Research Methods and EthicsSocial Sciences4.2%
- Sexual Assault and Victimization StudiesSocial Sciences3.3%
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.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, OCLC, PorticoPublisher website
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
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.57OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 71 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 42 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 | 78 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 18 |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 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 | |
| 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
- ≤ 200 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- book essaysBook essays reviews several books in context and should not exceed 5000 words (all included).Length not stated
- book reviewllow the same template as for articles. Book reviews should not exceed 2000 words. The text must state the author of the book, title, editionmain text ≤ 2,000 words
- book reviewsJournal of Nordic Youth Studies publishes original empirical and theoretical articles, research comments, and essays and book reviews/book essays.Length not stated
- commentarynt to an anonymous peer group. Research commentary/essays must not exceed 5000 words. The manuscript must have a Scandinavian and English titlemain text ≤ 5,000 words
- essaysJournal of Nordic Youth Studies publishes original empirical and theoretical articles, research comments, and essays and book reviews/book essays.Length not stated
- original empirical and theoretical articlesJournal of Nordic Youth Studies publishes original empirical and theoretical articles, research comments, and essays and book reviews/book essays.Length not stated
- research commentsJournal of Nordic Youth Studies publishes original empirical and theoretical articles, research comments, and essays and book reviews/book essays.Length not stated
- reviewk reviews with the editors. Book essays reviews several books in context and should not exceed 5000 words (all included). The text must state who the reviewer i…main text ≤ 5,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Peer review
- AI use
AI use must be disclosed; AI cannot be a co-author. Model summary
AI is not to be referred to as co-author of the written text. If AI tools have been applied in the development or preparation of the manuscript, or in the analytical process of coding, analysis or data processing, the authors are required to declare and clarify 1) which AI tools have been applied and 2) for what purposes.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest AI disclosure
The authors are expected to use AI tools in ways that align with the high standards of academic quality, data security, research ethics, confidentiality and copyright policy. The aim is an overarching principle for openness and transparency. AI is not to be referred to as co-author of the written text. If AI tools have been applied in the development or preparation of the manuscript, or in the ana…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication ethics
Follows COPE guidelines and Vancouver Convention for co-authorship. Model summary
The editorial board is concerned that what is published in the journal is of a high professional quality and follows international ethical standards for scientific publishing. The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Vancouver Convention for co-authorship: https://www.idunn.no/info/publiseringsetikk
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Open access under CC BY-NC 4.0; authors retain copyright. Model summary
All articles are published in accordance with the Creative Commons license CC BY-NC 4.0.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double-blind peer review; manuscripts must be anonymized. Model summary
Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Nordic Youth Studies must not be considered elsewhere. Authors submitting contributions to the journal agree to publish their articles in accordance with Norwegian copyright, with open access and under the journal's current Creative Commons license: https://www.idunn.no/ntu?languageId=2#/rightsThe journal uses double-blind peer review. Manuscripts submitted …
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
- Scandinavian University Press/Universitetsforlaget
- Country or region
- Norway
- Language
- English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
- ISSN
- 2535-8162
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning
How long does peer review take at Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 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 Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: APA; Cover letter: 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.
Which databases index Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning open access, and what is the APC?
Nordisk Tidsskrift for Ungdomsforskning 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: .