Academic Journal
Q1International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation
About International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation
About International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation
International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 209 (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2013-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2165-0357, 2165-0349; H-index 26; Impact Factor 3.5.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (26): 26 articles have each received at least 26 citations, indicating growing recognition.
- Impact Factor (3.5): Average citations per recent article. A solid figure indicating regular citation by the research community.
Publishing in International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation
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 International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation?
2165-0357, 2165-0349.
Who publishes International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation?
209.
What are International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation's metrics?
Impact Factor 3.5; H-index 26.
Where do I submit to International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation?
Via the official website.
Is International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 3.5 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Design Education and Practice; Creativity in Education and Neuroscience; Product Development and Customization; Innovative Human-Technology Interaction; Color perception and design; Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes.
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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