Academic Journal
Q1Thinking Skills and Creativity
About Thinking Skills and Creativity
About Thinking Skills and Creativity
Thinking Skills and Creativity is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier B.V. (Netherlands). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2006-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1871-1871; H-index 84.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (84): Strong citation impact — 84 articles cited at least 84 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Thinking Skills and Creativity
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 Thinking Skills and Creativity?
1871-1871.
Who publishes Thinking Skills and Creativity?
Elsevier B.V..
What are Thinking Skills and Creativity's metrics?
H-index 84.
Where do I submit to Thinking Skills and Creativity?
Via the official website.
Is Thinking Skills and Creativity 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; Education and Critical Thinking Development; Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness; Design Education and Practice; Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,730.00 USD; 3,490.00 EUR; 2,990.00 GBP; 462,630.00 JPY
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.
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