
Academic Journal
Q1International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education
About International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education
About International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education
International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Emerald Publishing (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2012-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2046-6862, 2046-6854; H-index 30.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (30): 30 articles have each received at least 30 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- 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.
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 Mentoring and Coaching in Education?
2046-6862, 2046-6854.
Who publishes International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education?
Emerald Publishing.
What are International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education's metrics?
H-index 30.
Is International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies; Mentoring and Academic Development; Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion; Reflective Practices in Education; Higher Education Research Studies; Educational and Psychological Assessments.
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.
Recent Research Articles
Latest publications matched automatically by ISSN.
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Alicia N. Day
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2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-09-2026-196Multi-staged mentoring circles in higher education: a collaborative autoethnography of an online community of practice
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Rubén Antonio Sánchez Hernández, Enrique Alemán, León Felipe Téllez Contreras
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-09-2025-0127Mentoring coaches toward communities of practice advancing inclusion
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Catriona Elek, Jane Page, Patricia Eadie
2026-07-16 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-04-2025-0042Paradoxically transformative and fragmentary: invigorating social justice leadership within academe through reverse mentoring
Anita Garvey
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-07-2025-0085Online group college preparation mentoring program for neurodivergent high schoolers
Ashleigh Hillier, Jacob Desruisseaux, Joseph Veneziano, Jasmine Lopez et al.
2026-06-23 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-09-2025-0141Reconceptualizing doctoral supervision for socially just mentorship: power negotiation in transnational higher education
Cheng Cui, Qian Wang, Jeong Jin Yu, Rong Yan et al.
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-09-2025-0125Coaching the machine: exploring ChatGPT as coachee and feedback partner in coaching education
Valentina Canessa-Pollard, Helen Neary, Phoebe Simmons
2026-06-16 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-07-2025-0096“Seeding hope”: PELE, a personal mentorship program initiated at a teacher training college to support students coping with challenges during times of crisis
Oren Cohen Zada, Shirley Har-Zvi
2026-06-15 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-05-2025-0055Investigating the MEL framework: exploring demographic patterns in mentor emotional capacity
Mary Clare Relihan, Richard O'Donovan
2026-06-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-12-2025-0195Peer coaching as a promising practice for extending preservice teachers' learning about culturally sustaining pedagogies
Jessica Murdter-Atkinson, Elizabeth Colquitt Ries
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-09-2025-0128Power of the mentor and potential of the mentee: how mentoring relationships support or thwart mentees' aspirations
Adam John Taylor, Amanda Samson
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-08-2025-0121Polyvagal-informed coaching: a conceptual framework for educational practice
Orla Colgate, Mark Colgate
2026-05-01 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-09-2025-0143Exploring mathematics coaches' opportunities to engage with equity during professional development
Evthokia Stephanie Saclarides, Juan Manuel Gerardo
2026-04-20 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-05-2025-0050Mentoring across groups: faculty experiences with international and domestic students
Jennifer Okoliko
2026-04-14 · DOI: 10.1108/ijmce-05-2025-0054Reviews
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