Journal profile
RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education
ISSN 2312-8631 · eISSN 2312-864X · Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) · Russian Federation
RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 9 weeks (community reports); 37 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education is published by Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Innovations in Education and Learning Technologies, Educational Innovations and Challenges and Innovative Educational Technologies, together about 23.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems and Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The journal is intended for publishing the results of applied research of scientists, teachers and RUDN University staff in the form of research articles, review scientific papers, scientific reports, bibliographic reviews on the topics of scientific research related to Informatization of all spheres of the educational process. The journal can also accept for publication materials, presented by Russian scientists, not being employees of the University, and materials submitted by scientists of foreign countries, scientific value and suitability for publication is determined by the Editorial Board. Subject areas: Innovative educational technology in educationInternet support for professional development of teachersLegal aspects of education informatizationDidactic aspects of education informatizationThe management of educational institutionsEducational electronic editions and resourcesEducational InformaticsDevelopment of the net of open and distance educationElectronic means of learning supportDevelopment of information - educational environmentForeign experience of Informatization of education
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Vadim V. GrinshkunPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Russia 13, United States 1, United Kingdom 1, Finland 1 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Innovations in Education and Learning TechnologiesComputer Science8.6%
- Educational Innovations and ChallengesComputer Science7.7%
- Innovative Educational TechnologiesComputer Science7.2%
- Education Methods and TechnologiesSocial Sciences6.7%
- Educational Technology and E-LearningComputer Science6.7%
- Teaching and Learning ProgrammingComputer Science6.3%
- Digital literacy in educationComputer Science6.1%
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences5%
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
SCIEMEDLINEERIH PLUSPublisher website
Other: Dimensions, White List RCSI, Russian Index of Science Citation, Google Scholar, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.5OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 363 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 19 | 97 |
| 2025 | 37 | 37 | 65 |
| 2024 | 38 | 38 | 89 |
| 2023 | 36 | 36 | 71 |
| 2022 | 33 | 33 | 78 |
| 2021 | 34 | 34 | 84 |
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 9 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 9 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
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- 3–10
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Templates
- Word
Article types accepted2, with length limits
- letters to the editorot exceed 6000 words. Short reports and letters to the editor should not exceed 1500 words. Please consult the MS Word built-in statistics service primain text ≤ 1,500 words
- literature reviewript from an original study, lecture or literature review (including tables and list of references) should not exceed 6000 words. Short reports and letters to t…main text ≤ 6,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints, Self-archiving
- AI use Use of AI Tools in Journal Publications
We encourage the responsible and transparent use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research and manuscript preparation for the scientific periodical journal “RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education” (onwards - Journal). AI can be a powerful tool for improving the quality and effectiveness of your work. We are committed to upholding scientific integrity and encourage authors, revie…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship of the Paper
Authors transfer non-exclusive rights to use the article (including Open Access distribution) to the publisher; authors remain full rightsholders. Model summary
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All authors should disclose (declare in the corresponding section of the manuscript) any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed to affect the results or the conclusions of their manuscript.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review, and should be prepared to provide public access to such data (consistent with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if practicable, and should in any event be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution International 4.0 CC BY-NC Model summary
The right of authorship belongs to the authors of articles. The authors transfer the rights to use the article (including the use and distribution of an article in the Open Access) to the publisher of the journal on a non-exclusive license (Publishing Agreement (Public Offer)). At the same time, authors remain full rightsholders. Publishing Agreement (Public Offer) to Publish an Article in an Acad…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal is an open access journal. All articles are made freely available to readers immediately upon publication. Our open access policy is in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition - it means that articles have free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these a…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
A double-blind peer review method is mandatory for processing of all scientific manuscripts submitted to the editorial staff of the journal. This implies that neither the reviewer is aware of the authorship of the manuscript, nor the author maintains any contact with the reviewer. All reviewers are recognized experts in the subject of the peer-reviewed materials and have publications on the subjec…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Originality and Plagiarism
Plagiarism takes many forms, from passing off another paper as the author(s) own paper, to copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another(s) paper (without attribution), to claiming results from research conducted by others. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint Policy
The journal does not publish authors' materials duplicating their preprints or containing textual matches with preprints in terms of describing the course of the study, the results and conclusions obtained. References to preprints in bibliographic lists of articles published in the journal are allowed.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving Author Self-Archiving
This journal follows the Green Open Access principles and permits and encourages authors to post items submitted to the journal on personal websites or institutional repositories both prior to and after publication, while providing bibliographic details that credit, if applicable, its publication in this journal.
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
- Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
- Country or region
- Russian Federation
- Language
- English, Russian
- ISSN
- 2312-8631
- Electronic ISSN
- 2312-864X
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 23, Issue 3 (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 RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education
How long does peer review take at RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education?
Authors report an average review time of about 9 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 RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: 3–10; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Templates: Word. 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 RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Russia (13), United States (1) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists SCIE, MEDLINE and ERIH PLUS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education open access, and what is the APC?
RUDN Journal of Informatization in 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .