
Academic Journal
Q1Update: Applications of Research in Music Education
About Update: Applications of Research in Music Education
About Update: Applications of Research in Music Education
Update: Applications of Research in Music Education is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Inc. (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1988, 1991-1993, 1995, 2002, 2006-2009, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2021-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1945-0109, 8755-1233; H-index 9.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (9): 9 articles have each received at least 9 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Update: Applications of Research 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 Update: Applications of Research in Music Education?
1945-0109, 8755-1233.
Who publishes Update: Applications of Research in Music Education?
SAGE Publications Inc..
What are Update: Applications of Research in Music Education's metrics?
H-index 9.
Is Update: Applications of Research 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 Education and Analysis; Art Education and Development; Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics; Advanced Causal Inference Techniques.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,400.00 USD; 2,493.00 GBP
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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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Thomas J. Standish-Rinn, Rachel Sorenson, Erin Zaffini
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Melike Hançer, Şahin Saruhan, Mustafa Otrar
2026-09-21 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261480689Supporting Autistic Students in Music Education: A Systematic Literature Review
Bella Mason, Kate M. Witt
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Brittny A. Kempfer
2026-09-07 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261483240Guitar in Music Education: A Review of the Literature
Christian Davis, Clint Randles
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Kevin L. Droe
2026-09-07 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261484592Comments from the Editor: Keeping Update Up-to-Date: Service, Gratitude, and Transition
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2026-10 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261486314The Missing Middle: Preparation, Practice, and Equity in Middle School Choral Education in the United States
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2026-08-28 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261479671A Critical Analysis of the Representation of Non-Western Cultural Content in Beginning Band Method Books
Adam G. Harry, Adelaine Horan
2026-08-17 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261476056Comparing Interleaved and Blocked Practices in Secondary School Music Performances
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2026-08-17 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261474481The Inhospitality of Inclusion in Music Education
Katie VanderKooi
2026-08-13 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261474488Teachers’ Use of Pre-Performance Rituals in Music Ensembles: Beliefs and Practices
Oksana Komarenko
2026-08-13 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261474492Music-Reading Fluency at the Piano for Beginning Children: A Literature Review
Adriana Biaggi
2026-08-13 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261473259A Journey Through Self-Compassion: The Exploration of a Choir-Composer-Conductor Collaboration
Jessica Nápoles, Collin Huffman, Abigail Lewis
2026-08-11 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261467388In-Service Music Educators’ Self-Perceptions of Undergraduate Preparation Across Selected Professional Competencies
Hamidreza Niknampour
2026-08-11 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261474493Measuring Wellbeing in a Sixth-Grade Band Program: An Action Research Study
Danni Gilbert, Casey Clementson
2026-08-04 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261466658The Role of Music in Inquiry-Based Learning: A Literature Review on Reggio Emilia Approaches
Lizzie Maldonado Lessa Bertazo
2026-08-03 · DOI: 10.1177/87551233261469134Reviews
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