Perspectives in Education Journal Citation Rate 2026
0258-2236
eISSN 2519-593X
University of the Free State
ZA
Q3 Quartile Open Access
About Perspectives in Education
Perspectives in Education (PE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Education (General) and Special aspects of education, published by University of the Free State in ZA and in circulation since 2021, catalogued under ISSN 0258-2236 (e-ISSN 2519-593X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.19 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $3500 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 1,602 works and 12,156 citations, with an h-index of 40.
Perspectives in Education Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Perspectives in Education has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.19, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Education (General) research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, Perspectives in Education makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $3500 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Perspectives in Education should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Perspectives in Education against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Perspectives in Education
- Budget $3500 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Education (General), Special aspects of education. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0258-2236 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2519-593X |
| Publisher | University of the Free State |
| Country | South Africa |
| Established | 2021 |
| APC / Cost | $3500 ZAR |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Perspectives in Education is published by University of the Free State, based in South Africa and in publication since 2021. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of ZAR 3500.
In our subject taxonomy, Perspectives in Education is classified under Education (General) and Special aspects of education.
Perspectives in Education is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.191.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.191 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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