Academic Journal
Q1Research Studies in Music Education
About Research Studies in Music Education
About Research Studies in Music Education
Research Studies in Music Education is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1993-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1321-103X, 1834-5530; H-index 40.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (40): 40 articles have each received at least 40 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Research Studies in Music 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 Research Studies in Music Education?
1321-103X, 1834-5530.
Who publishes Research Studies in Music Education?
SAGE Publications Ltd.
What are Research Studies in Music Education's metrics?
H-index 40.
Is Research Studies in Music Education peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Diverse Music Education Insights; Neuroscience and Music Perception; Music Therapy and Health; Art Education and Development; Teacher Education and Leadership Studies; Music Education and Analysis.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,650.00 USD; 2,676.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
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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