World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
International Journal of Leadership in Education
H-index 8

International Journal of Leadership in Education

1360-3124

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tedl20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 761 9 17 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 15
Documents by Best Scientists*: 22
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 50
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.809
Impact Factor: 2.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Leadership in Education?

The primary areas of discussion in International Journal of Leadership in Education are Pedagogy, Educational leadership, Public relations, Instructional leadership and Leadership style. Topics in Pedagogy explored in International Journal of Leadership in Education were investigated in conjunction with research in Context (language use), Qualitative research and Higher education. The studies on Educational leadership discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Epistemology and Leadership studies.

While Leadership studies is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Servant leadership, Leadership, Transactional leadership and Shared leadership. The work on Public relations addressed in it expands to the thematically related Accountability. Discussions in International Journal of Leadership in Education are anchored in the subject of Instructional leadership and the similar topic of Academic achievement.

Research in the field of Social psychology was used to conduct the presented Leadership style study.

  • Pedagogy (46.58%)
  • Educational leadership (28.78%)
  • Public relations (23.40%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The effects of school culture and climate on student achievement (387 citations)
  • Democratic leadership: drawing distinctions with distributed leadership (243 citations)
  • The emotional politics of teaching and teacher development: with implications for educational leadership (231 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Leadership in Education:

The published papers primarily focus on research topics in Pedagogy, Educational leadership, Public relations, Instructional leadership and Leadership studies. The most cited papers about Professional development research are fields of study within Pedagogy but they also intertwine with concepts in Perspective (graphical). Issues in Leadership studies were discussed in the most cited papers, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Servant leadership and Shared leadership.

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

  • Law
  • World War II
  • Education

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main points discussed in the journal deals with Pedagogy, Public relations, Educational leadership, Instructional leadership and Mathematics education. It is mostly focused on Pedagogy, specifically Teacher leadership. The research on Public relations featured in it combines topics in other fields like Capacity building and Professional learning community.

The study on Educational leadership presented in International Journal of Leadership in Education intersects with the topics under Gender studies. The Instructional leadership works featured in International Journal of Leadership in Education incorporate elements from Leadership style, Sustainability and Transformational leadership. Student achievement is the primary subject of Mathematics education works presented in International Journal of Leadership in Education.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Distributed pedagogical leadership and teacher leadership in early childhood education contexts (10 citations)
  • Leadership of ‘messy, tense International Schools’: the potential scope for a fresh, positive lens of inquiry (7 citations)
  • Exploring improvement in teachers’ instructional support: classifying and analyzing patterns of change in a national initiative on classroom management (4 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 International Journal of Leadership in Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Izhar Oplatka (11 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Philip Hallinger (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition,
  • Jianping Shen (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Erica McWilliam (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Scott Eacott (7 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 International Journal of Leadership in Education (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of Oslo (10 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Bar-Ilan University (7 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Tel Aviv University (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Idaho (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Michigan State 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, 7.29% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.61% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 4.49% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 17.98% of all publications and 62.92% 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 Leadership Education

In addition to advancing research in leadership education, there is a significant focus on the practical application of these findings in various professional fields, notably in the sphere of mental health therapy. For those looking to delve deeper into a career in this sector, it is valuable to understand the required credentials and steps. One such relevant career path is becoming a mental health therapist in Wyoming.

This role combines elements of leadership education, especially instructional and transformational leadership styles, with the established practices of mental health therapy. Those in this profession have the responsibility and privilege of influencing and assisting others in their journey towards better mental health, using strategies derived from current research and best practices in education leadership. This marriage of disciplines can result in significant and meaningful impacts on clients and communities.

Those interested in pursuing a career as a mental health therapist in Wyoming can follow a specific educational and licensure pathway. Required credentials typically include a master's degree in Counseling or a related field, followed by supervised clinical experience and successful completion of a licensure exam.

For more detailed guidance on educational requirements, main duties, average salaries, and job outlook, please refer to our comprehensive guide on How to be a mental health therapist in Wyoming.

Top Publications

  • Network leadership: a new educational imperative?

    Alma Harris;Cecilia Azorín;Michelle Jones

    (2021)
    32 Citations
  • Principal, let’s talk about emotions: some lessons COVID-19 taught us about emergency situations and leadership

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • The constitution of school autonomy in Australian public education: areas of paradox for social justice

    Amanda Keddie;Katrina MacDonald;Jill Blackmore;Jane Wilkinson

    (2020)
    16 Citations
  • Leading When the Mouth and Heart Are in Unison: A Case Study of Authentic School Leadership in Thailand.

    Dhirapat Kulophas;Philip Hallinger

    (2021)
    14 Citations
  • Emotion management among kindergarten teachers in their motivational interactions with their staff

    Masada Studni;Izhar Oplatka

    (2020)
    12 Citations
  • Coming on board: problems facing novice principals in Iran

    Masoumeh Kouhsari;Tony Bush

    (2020)
    9 Citations
  • Strategic advisory boards – the emergence of shadow governance in universities?

    Bjørn Stensaker;Jens Jungblut;Georgiana Mihut

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • Does leadership make a difference in teacher learning: a contextual analysis of learning centered leadership in rural Thailand

    Dhirapat Kulophas;Philip Hallinger;Philip Hallinger

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • Managerial, professional and collective school autonomies: using material semiotics to examine the multiple realities of school autonomy

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • The practical legacy of the educational administration field: probing into authors’ implications for policy-makers, leaders and trainers

    Izhar Oplatka

    (2020)
    5 Citations

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Social Sciences and Humanities in the USA opens doors to diverse career options through various online degree programs. For those interested in information management and preservation, a library sciences degree offers a cost-effective route to becoming an expert in organizing resources and supporting educational environments.

Creative professionals seeking to make a difference can consider pursuing a masters in art therapy, combining psychological insight with artistic expression to support mental health and wellbeing.

For those passionate about social welfare, obtaining an lcsw online programs credential enables students to become licensed clinical social workers, qualified to provide counseling and advocacy in communities.

Starting with foundational skills, a bachelor in human services offers a streamlined path to roles that support individuals and families through social programs and human-centered services.

These online degrees reflect flexible and accessible pathways for building meaningful careers in Social Sciences and Humanities, adapting to the needs of students and the evolving job market.

Best Scientists Contributing to This Journal