Academic Journal
Q3Merrill-Palmer Quarterly
About Merrill-Palmer Quarterly
About Merrill-Palmer Quarterly
Merrill-Palmer Quarterly is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Wayne State University Press (United States). It focuses on Q3. Publication coverage spans 1973, 1982, 1985, 1991, 1994, 1996-2025.
Key indicators: ISSN 0272-930X, 1535-0266; H-index 83.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (83): Strong citation impact — 83 articles cited at least 83 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Merrill-Palmer Quarterly
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 Q3. 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 Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?
0272-930X, 1535-0266.
Who publishes Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?
Wayne State University Press.
What are Merrill-Palmer Quarterly's metrics?
H-index 83.
Where do I submit to Merrill-Palmer Quarterly?
Via the official website.
Is Merrill-Palmer Quarterly peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development; Early Childhood Education and Development; Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression; Child and Animal Learning Development; Attachment and Relationship Dynamics; Child Development and Digital Technology.
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
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