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Education Sciences
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Education Sciences

2227-7102

Published by: MDPI

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/education

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 92 96 167 20
Psychology 414 90 108 16

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 293
Documents by Best Scientists*: 379
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 6
SCIMAGO H-index: 68
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.73
Impact Factor: 2.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Education Sciences?

Education Sciences tackles a plethora of topics, such as Mathematics education, Medical education, Pedagogy, Higher education and Teaching method. The journal holds forums on Mathematics education that merges themes from other disciplines such as Test (assessment), Context (language use), Curriculum, Class (computer programming) and Sample (statistics). The journal focused on Higher education research but expanded to cover Public relations.

Teaching method and Educational technology are closely related fields of research discussed in Education Sciences.

  • Mathematics education (26.40%)
  • Medical education (11.65%)
  • Pedagogy (11.16%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • E-learning critical success factors during the covid-19 pandemic: A comprehensive analysis of e-learning managerial perspectives (68 citations)
  • Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Student Interest in STEM Careers: The Roles of Motivation and Ability Beliefs (53 citations)
  • Reevaluating Bloom’s Taxonomy: What Measurable Verbs Can and Cannot Say about Student Learning (50 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Education Sciences:

The most cited papers investigate studies in Higher education, Mathematics education, Teaching method, Pedagogy and Educational technology. Higher education is the main point of discussion in the published papers but it also connects with fields such as

  • Distance education together with Medical education,
  • Context (language use) that intertwine with fields like Technology integration,
  • Engineering ethics together with Knowledge management.. Active learning is a focus of the presented Mathematics education works in the most cited articles and they dives deep in Active learning.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Mathematics education

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Mathematics education, Higher education, Medical education, Context (language use) and Curriculum. Teaching method and Science education are all aspects of Mathematics education research featured in Education Sciences. Education Sciences investigates Higher education research which frequently intersects with Public relations.

It explores issues in Medical education which can be linked to other research areas like Sample (statistics), Inclusion (education), Perception and Distance education. The journal dives deep in exploring the relationship between the study of Inclusion (education) and Special education. The work on Context (language use) tackled in it brings together disciplines like Pedagogy and Teacher education.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • COVID-19 Emergency eLearning and Beyond: Experiences and Perspectives of University Educators (17 citations)
  • Gamification in Science Education. A Systematic Review of the Literature. (17 citations)
  • Online Education and the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Case Study of Online Teaching During Lockdown (11 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Education Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Ali Rıza Erdem (14 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mehmet Nuri Gömleksiz (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Hatice Odaci (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Aysun Gürol (10 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Mehmet Yildizlar (10 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Education Sciences (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Fırat University (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Minnesota (7 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition,
  • Balıkesir University (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Muğla University (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Griffith University (5 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 94.13% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.95% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.69% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.08% of all publications and 51.28% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in Education Sciences

While Education Sciences offers a rich terrain for academic studies and research, it can also pave the way for a variety of career opportunities. Job roles such as educational consultant, instructional designer, and curriculum developer are common among those who specialized in this field. However, there's one profession that gains remarkable attention in relation to studies in pedagogy and teaching methods: the career of a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Licensed Professional Counselors operate in multiple contexts such as schools, colleges, and varied health institutions to offer counseling services. Their work often intersects with the sphere of Education Sciences. In many states, including Oregon, an LPC needs to meet certain educational requirements, often related to areas like pedagogy, curriculum, and classroom dynamics. If you are interested in a career as an LPC, it's important to understand the specific criteria set forth by the respective state's board of licensed professional counselors. For instance, if you are considering a career in states like Oregon, it is helpful to learn in-depth about the LPC requirements in Oregon. Education Sciences not only gives potential LPCs foundational knowledge about learning theories, classroom management, and curriculum building, but also equips them with skills to understand the socio-psychological dynamics of students. This understanding not only aids in addressing students' academic needs but also their emotional and social wellbeing, which is integral to their overall learning experience. Therefore, a degree or involvement in Education Sciences can unlock several career paths. Whether you dream of shaping educational policies, designing compelling instructional systems, or helping students in a more direct manner as an LPC, understanding the intricate world of Education Sciences could be your first step towards a fulfilling career.

Top Publications

  • A Review of Evidence about Equitable School Leadership

    (2021)
    105 Citations
  • How Creativity in STEAM Modules Intervenes with Self-Efficacy and Motivation

    Cathérine Conradty;Sofoklis A. Sotiriou;Franz X. Bogner

    (2020)
    73 Citations
  • Teacher Recruitment and Retention: A Critical Review of International Evidence of Most Promising Interventions

    Beng Huat See;Rebecca Morris;Stephen Gorard;Dimitra Kokotsaki

    (2020)
    64 Citations
  • Digital Learning Environments in Higher Education: A Literature Review of the Role of Individual vs. Social Settings for Measuring Learning Outcomes

    Elke Kümmel;Johannes Moskaliuk;Ulrike Cress;Joachim Kimmerle

    (2020)
    63 Citations
  • The Demographic Transformation of the Teaching Force in the United States

    Richard Ingersoll;Elizabeth Merrill;Daniel Stuckey;Gregory Collins

    (2021)
    58 Citations
  • Mathematical Performance of American Youth: Diminished Returns of Educational Attainment of Asian-American Parents.

    Shervin Assari;Shanika Boyce;Mohsen Bazargan;Mohsen Bazargan;Cleopatra H. Caldwell

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Teacher Perceptions about ICT Integration into Classroom Instruction

    (2022)
    57 Citations
  • Beyond Transformational Giftedness

    Robert J. Sternberg;Aakash Chowkase;Ophélie Desmet;Sareh Karami

    (2021)
    55 Citations
  • Self-Regulation in E-Learning Environment

    (2021)
    47 Citations

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