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Studies in Educational Evaluation
ISSN 0191-491X · eISSN 1879-2529 · Elsevier
Studies in Educational Evaluation: CAS Zone 2 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.85; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,570; review about 228 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 95 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Studies in Educational Evaluation is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Student Assessment and Feedback, Educational Assessment and Improvement and Teacher Education and Leadership Studies, together about 28% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Studies in Educational Evaluation publishes high-quality scholarly work that improves knowledge, theory, policy, and practice in educational evaluation and assessment across diverse educational contexts worldwide. The journal provides an international forum for research in the field of educational evaluation. Papers are expected to draw implications for either the evaluation of educational personnel and educational institutions, or for the evaluation of programs and students. Papers presenting results of validation studies without drawing theoretical and/or methodological implications for the field of evaluation, are not under the scope of this journal. The journal welcomes studies addressing evaluation across all levels of education (from early childhood to higher education), lifelong learning, and professional development and demonstrating a strong contribution of the conducted research to theory, policy and practice of the field of evaluation. More specifically, the journal encourages submissions that:Advance conceptual, theoretical, or methodological developments in educational evaluation and assessment.Examine how evaluation informs educational improvement, accountability, and policy development.Investigate evaluation practices related to teacher development, leadership, curriculum innovation, school effectiveness, and system reform.Address issues of equity, inclusion, fairness, and cultural responsiveness in educational evaluation and assessment.Present cross-national, comparative, or contextually grounded studies whose implications extend beyond a single educational setting. Explore innovative approaches to evaluation, including the use of artificial intelligence, and technology-enhanced evaluation practices.Types of ArticlesThree types of articles are published by the journal:Empirical studies (including evaluation studies) related to issues involved in the evaluation of educational programs, educational institutions, educational personnel and student assessment;Systematic syntheses, meta-analyses or qualitative reviews of studies in the field of educational evaluation and assessment;Articles summarizing the state-of-the-art concerning specific topics in evaluation in general or in a particular country or group of countries.The journal welcomes research employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods methodological approaches. Contributions may focus either on a single educational context or system, or on international and cross-national settings, provided that the findings engage with broader scholarly debates and offer insights of relevance to an international audience.While Studies in Educational Evaluation recognizes the importance of measurement in educational research, manuscripts that focus solely on instrument development, psychometric analysis, or validation studies without a clear and substantive connection to educational evaluation processes, practices, or implications, fall outside the scope of the journal. The journal prioritizes studies that use assessment or measurement as part of broader evaluation investigation related to educational programs, policies, systems, or outcomes.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Leonidas KyriakidesPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United States 10, Israel 4, Cyprus 4, Sweden 3, Mainland China 2 (44 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Student Assessment and FeedbackSocial Sciences11.7%
- Educational Assessment and ImprovementDecision Sciences8.2%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences8%
- Evaluation and Performance AssessmentDecision Sciences7.9%
- School Choice and PerformanceSocial Sciences6.7%
- Evaluation of Teaching PracticesSocial Sciences5.7%
- Reflective Practices in EducationSocial Sciences3.8%
- Educational and Psychological AssessmentsPsychology3.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Psychology, Educational | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Psychology, Educational | Zone 3 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Education Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Psychology, Educational | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
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
- 3.85LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.27LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.62LetPub ·
- h-index
- 92OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 942OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 4.9OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 41.3%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 86LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,204 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 114 | 56 | 36 |
| 2025 | 95 | 50 | 331 |
| 2024 | 94 | 46 | 1,117 |
| 2023 | 59 | 28 | 882 |
| 2022 | 82 | 32 | 1,492 |
| 2021 | 125 | 42 | 3,551 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
228 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 92 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 228 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 7 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 3,570 / EUR 3,340 / GBP 2,860 / JPY 442,790 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,530 | — | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 150 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 9,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted3
- articles summarizing the state-of-the-artArticles summarizing the state-of-the-art concerning specific topics in evaluation in general or in a particular country or group of countriesLength not stated
- empirical studies (including evaluation studies)Empirical studies (including evaluation studies) related to issues involved in the evaluation of educational programs, educational institutions, educational per…Length not stated
- systematic syntheses, meta-analyses or qualitative reviewsSystematic syntheses, meta-analyses or qualitative reviews of studies in the field of educational evaluation and assessmentLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access options available Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0191-491X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-2529
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Studies in Educational Evaluation
What CAS zone is Studies in Educational Evaluation in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Studies in Educational Evaluation is in Zone 2 of Education, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Education & Educational Research / Psychology, Educational. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Studies in Educational Evaluation?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.85; CiteScore 6.6, h-index 92.
How long does peer review take at Studies in Educational Evaluation?
The publisher reports about 228 days (submission to acceptance). 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 Studies in Educational Evaluation?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 150 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Manuscript length: ≤ 9,000 words; Reference style: APA; Suggested reviewers: Required; Graphical abstract: Required; 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Studies in Educational Evaluation based?
Of the 44 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (10), Israel (4) and Cyprus (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Studies in Educational Evaluation?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Studies in Educational Evaluation is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is Studies in Educational Evaluation open access, and what is the APC?
Studies in Educational Evaluation is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,570.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .