
Academic Journal
Q1Creativity Research Journal
About Creativity Research Journal
About Creativity Research Journal
Creativity Research Journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 67 (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1988-1999, 2001-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1532-6934, 1040-0419; H-index 113.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (113): Exceptionally high — 113 articles have each been cited at least 113 times. This indicates deep, sustained influence in the field.
Publishing in Creativity Research Journal
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Creativity Research Journal?
1532-6934, 1040-0419.
Who publishes Creativity Research Journal?
67.
What are Creativity Research Journal's metrics?
H-index 113.
Where do I submit to Creativity Research Journal?
Via the official website.
Is Creativity Research Journal peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Creativity in Education and Neuroscience; Design Education and Practice; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness; Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function; Art Education and Development; Aesthetic Perception and Analysis.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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