Journal decision profile

Frontiers in Education

Social Sciences · Psychology

Frontiers in Education's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.5, ranking Q1 in Education and 1 other subfield. Two-year citation average from OpenAlex data, updated August 2026.

Frontiers MediaSwitzerlandeISSN 2504-284X
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Journal Metrics Score
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Journal Metrics ScoreThe raw score is citations received in the latest complete year by works from the two previous years, divided by the number of those works. It is calculated from OpenAlex open data (CC0) and is not a percentage grade.
2026
3.5

Journal Metrics Score 2026 · 2021–2024 window citedness 3.29.

Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceCalendar days between the received and accepted dates reported in recent PubMed records. This interval includes editorial handling and author revisions, so it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
PUBMED

Not available — there are not enough recent PubMed records with both received and accepted dates.

Indicative APC
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Indicative APCThis journal-level estimate comes from the OpenAlex source record. It is not a verified quote and may exclude taxes, waivers, society discounts, or article-type charges. Check the journal's official website before deciding.
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$1,285

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At a glance

Journal decision profile

Each spoke is a 0–100 percentile within a comparable journal cohort—not a percentage grade or a single black-box rating.

Relative profile

Metrics ScoreThe raw 2026 Journal Metrics Score is the recent two-year citation average shown above. The radar converts it to a 0–100 cohort percentile: farther out means a higher score than more comparable journals. It is not a percentage grade.iSource outputThe raw rank compares lifetime output inside the journal’s leading-topic source set. The radar then compares that rank position across Decision Profile journals in the same primary OpenAlex field; when that field has too few profiles, it uses the broader profile set. Farther out means relatively more output, not better research quality.iTop 10% shareThe share of recent papers in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield. The radar converts that share to a 0–100 cohort percentile; it does not predict how a new paper will perform.iMedian FWCICitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected citation level for comparable papers; the radar shows its 0–100 cohort percentile.iOutput volumeAverage works published per year in the recent analysis window, converted to a 0–100 cohort percentile. Farther out means the journal publishes more papers; it does not mean those papers are better.i
Cost is intentionally excluded. Missing APC data is never converted to a zero-dollar fee or a fabricated cost score.

Raw values behind the shape

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Metrics Score
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Metrics ScoreThe 2026 raw Journal Metrics Score shown above. The bar is its 0–100 percentile within the radar's comparable journal cohort; it is not a percentage score.
3.52026 · OPENALEX
Source output rank
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Source output rankThis lifetime journal-wide output rank compares works published by the OpenAlex source with sources associated with the journal’s leading topic. More output does not mean higher quality.
#86 / 4,331LIFETIME OUTPUT
Highly cited papers
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Highly cited papersShare of recent works in the global top 10% for citations after comparing papers of the same type, publication year, and subfield.
44%FIELD-NORMALIZED TOP 10%
Field-normalized impact
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Field-normalized impactCitation performance of the middle recent paper after field, year, and work type are considered. A raw FWCI of 1.0 is the expected level for comparable work.
2.30MEDIAN FWCI
Submission-to-acceptance
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Submission-to-acceptanceReceived-to-accepted calendar days from qualified PubMed records. It includes editorial handling and author revisions; it is not time to first decision or pure peer-review time.
—NOT AVAILABLE
Recent output
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Recent outputAverage works published per year across the complete analysis window. This is a volume measure, not a quality score.
960 / yr2021–2024 AVG
Field-normalized top 10% share44%

1687 of 3,838 works · same type, year & subfield

Field-normalized top 1% share6.1%

233 works · same type, year & subfield

Median FWCI2.30×

Above field-year expectation

Source output rank#86

of 4,331 topic-associated OpenAlex sources by lifetime output

What does Median FWCI mean?

FWCI compares papers with the same publication year, type, and field. 1.0 is the world average; above 1.0 is above expectation. This journal's median is 2.30, so its typical recent paper runs about 130% above its field benchmark.

What does Top 10% Share mean?

44% of recent papers rank in the global top 10% after field normalization. This is easier to compare across specialties than raw citation totals.

Publishing pattern

Publication volume and article mix

Volume is separated from citation accumulation so newer papers are not presented as weaker simply because they are newer.

Works published by year

OpenAlex source records · 2016–2025

52016
652017
1092018
1582019
2832020
5532021
10372022
10292023
12192024
16872025

Recent work-type mix

3,838 OpenAlex works · 2021–2024

Article91.4%
Editorial4.3%
Review2.9%
Erratum1.1%
Book review0.2%
Retraction0.2%
OpenAlex article is broader than “original research.” PubMed Publication Types can add case-report and clinical-study detail.
Fit signals

Topics and research coverage

OpenAlex topics show the research communities this journal serves.

Leading OpenAlex topics

2021–2024 works
COVID-19 and Mental Health133
Early Childhood Education and Development107
Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods99
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies88
Online Learning and Analytics85
Career Development and Diversity71
Educational Games and Gamification63
Online and Blended Learning58
Education and Critical Thinking Development57
Student Assessment and Feedback57
Methodology: OpenAlex snapshot 2026-08-12. FWCI, percentile badges, topics, and type mix use 3,838 works published 2021–2024. Radar normalization is versioned in the cached profile, and no cost score is assigned without reliable APC data.

Subject Category Quartiles

Quartiles computed within each OpenAlex subfield
CategoryQuartile
EducationQ1
Developmental and Educational PsychologyQ1
Computer Science ApplicationsQ2

Is Frontiers in Education a good journal?

Yes. A Q1 journal by citation data

Yes. By citation data, Frontiers in Education is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Education and 1 other subfield and ranks #563 of 6,918 Social Sciences journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 9%). Frontiers in Education's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.5. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $1,285 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Education, Developmental and Educational Psychology, and Computer Science Applications, so check that your topic fits its scope.

Best quartile
Q1
Education
Rank in Social Sciences
#563 of 6,918
Top 9%
2026 Journal Metrics Score
3.5
Acceptance rate
Not published
By the journal or publisher
Open access fee (APC)
$1,285
OpenAlex, verify with the journal
Papers published in 2025
1,687
OpenAlex works

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Q1
Subfield Quartile
N/A
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Ranking and source check

#563
of 6,918 Social Sciences field journals
#559
among Q1 Social Sciences journals

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Journal Details

OpenAlex Works
7,806
H-Index
88
Fully Open Access
Yes
Recent OA Works
7,805
Subject Areas
EducationDevelopmental and Educational PsychologyComputer Science Applications

Source: the current OpenAlex source record. OpenAlex works can include multiple work types. Fully Open Access is a source-level flag. Recent OA Works is summed from OpenAlex's counts_by_year series (up to the latest ten years); it is not a lifetime OA percentage. Any APC shown here is an indicative OpenAlex value—verify current charges on the journal's official website.

How to submit to Frontiers in Education

  1. 1

    Check the scope

    OpenAlex classifies Frontiers in Education's papers in subfields including Education, Developmental and Educational Psychology, and Computer Science Applications. Read the aims and scope page and a few recent papers close to your topic before you prepare the manuscript.

  2. 2

    Follow the author guidelines

    Article types, word and figure limits, reference style, and the required statements (data availability, ethics, conflicts of interest, author contributions) are set by the journal. Prepare the cover letter and files to match them.

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    Submit through the Frontiers submission platform

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  4. 4

    Plan for costs

    OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $1,285 USD for this open-access journal. Check the current fee, waivers, and any institutional agreement on the journal website.

  5. 5

    Know what to expect

    Frontiers in Education does not publish an acceptance rate.

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Common questions about Frontiers in Education

Is Frontiers in Education a good journal?

Yes. By citation data, Frontiers in Education is a strong journal: it is Q1 in Education and 1 other subfield and ranks #563 of 6,918 Social Sciences journals by Journal Metrics Score (top 9%). Frontiers in Education's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.5. OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $1,285 USD. OpenAlex classifies its papers in subfields including Education, Developmental and Educational Psychology, and Computer Science Applications, so check that your topic fits its scope.

What is Frontiers in Education's Journal Metrics Score in 2026?

Frontiers in Education's 2026 Journal Metrics Score is 3.5, from the August 2026 data release. The score is a two-year citation average computed from OpenAlex (CC0) data: citations received in the most recent complete year to works published in the two prior years, divided by the number of those works.

What is the acceptance rate of Frontiers in Education?

We have not found an official acceptance rate published by Frontiers in Education or its publisher, and Journal Metrics does not estimate one because submission counts are not public. To judge selectivity, compare Frontiers in Education's quartile and score with similar journals, or ask the editorial office.

What quartile is Frontiers in Education in?

Frontiers in Education's best quartile is Q1. By OpenAlex subfield: Q1 in Education; Q1 in Developmental and Educational Psychology; Q2 in Computer Science Applications. Quartiles rank journals by Journal Metrics Score within each subfield.

Is the Journal Metrics Score the same as other journal citation metrics?

No. Journal Metrics computes the score independently from OpenAlex open data. Other providers use different citation databases, document types, and counting rules, so their published figures for Frontiers in Education will not match this score exactly. Compare journals using one source at a time.

How much does it cost to publish in Frontiers in Education?

OpenAlex lists an indicative article processing charge of $1,285 USD for Frontiers in Education. This journal-level estimate may exclude taxes, waivers, discounts, or article-type fees, so confirm the current charge on the journal's website.

Which journals are alternatives to Frontiers in Education?

Comparable journals include Educational Research Review, Internet and Higher Education, Technology Knowledge and Learning, and Journal of Research On Technology in Education. Compare their scores, acceptance times, and costs in the recommended alternatives on this page before choosing where to submit.

How do I submit a paper to Frontiers in Education?

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