Health Sciences Education Journals
The journals listed below are all peer-reviewed/refereed or scholarly and are provided as a starting point for you when choosing a title in which
to
submit your article for publication.
ISSN: is a unique number assigned to each journal and helps
in
identifying that exact journal title. If the library holds this title, there will be a hyperlink that will run a catalogue
search for the title. ISSNs marked with an asterisk (*) are those to which the
Library currently does not
subscribe.
Journal: this link will take you to the publisher's webpage for more information about the title
Permission to use journal description details has been kindly granted by Ulrich's international periodicals directory produced by R.R Bowker. Ulrich's can be used to confirm the peer review status of a journal.
| ISSN | Journal | Frequency |
| 1040-2446 | Academic
medicine (opens in new window)
Publishes policy papers, analyses, essays, research reports, and other materials covering the full range of issues facing medical schools, teaching hospitals, academic societies, and health policy agencies |
Monthly |
| 0741-7136 | Adult
education quarterly (opens in new window)
Articles on adult and continuing education report research, build theory, interpret and review literature, and critique work previously published |
Quarterly |
| 1382-4996 | Advances
in health sciences education (opens in new window)
Provides an international forum for scholarly and state-of-the-art research and development into all aspects of health sciences education. Includes articles, theoretical discussions, and practical implications |
Quarterly |
| 1522-1229 (online) 1043-4046 (print) |
Advances
in physiology education (opens in new window)
Concerned with issues of education in physiology at all educational levels, covering scholarly essays on the direction and scope of physiology training, as well as practical aids to teaching |
Annual |
| 0002-7685 | American
biology teacher (opens in new window)
Includes updates on biological research, educational strategies and technologies, suggestions for laboratory and classroom exercises, and audio-visual reviews |
Monthly (during school year) |
| 0002-8312 | American
educational research journal (opens in new window)
Reports on research in education |
Quarterly |
| 0002-9459 * | American
journal of pharmaceutical education (opens in new window)
Aims to document and advance pharmaceutical education in the United States and Internationally |
Bi-monthly |
| 0311-6999 | Australian
educational researcher (opens in new window)
Provides a forum for research in all levels of education |
3 times a year |
| 1470-8175 * | Biochemistry
and molecular biology education (opens in new window)
Assists in the teaching of biochemistry to science and medical students throughout the world |
Bi-monthly |
| 1036-0026 | Education
in rural Australia (opens in new window)
Examines all aspects of educational provision to rural areas |
Semi-annually |
| 0013-189X | Educational
researcher (opens in new window)
Contains news and features of general significance in educational research |
9 times a year |
| 0950-0790 | Evaluation
and research in education (opens in new window)
Provides information about research and evaluation in education |
3 times a year |
| 1442-1100 | Focus
on health professional education: a multi-disciplinary journal (opens in new window)
Aims to contribute to improving health care through better teaching and learning |
3 times a year |
| 0268-1153 | Health
education research (opens in new window)
Promotes understanding of the processes, rationale and philosophy underlying the work of practicing health educators in an international forum |
Bi-monthly |
| 0018-1560 | Higher
education (opens in new window)
Covers all sectors of higher education throughout the world |
Monthly |
| 0729-4360 | Higher
education research and development (opens in new window)
Covers a wide range of aspects of higher education, especially teaching and learning |
3 times a year |
| 1470-3297 | Innovations
in education and teaching international (opens in new window)
Information on developments in education and training, including educational technology |
Quarterly |
| 1443-1475 | International
education journal (opens in new window)
Includes articles on human development, learning, school education, formal and informal education, tertiary and vocational education, industry training and lifelong learning |
Irregular |
| 1360-144X | International
journal for academic development (opens in new window)
The purpose of this journal is to enable educational developers in higher education, exchange ideas about practice and theory of educational development, with the goal of improving the quality of higher education internationally. |
semi-annually |
| 1744-1595 | International
journal of evidence-based healthcare (opens in new window)
Aims to advance the international understanding and development of evidence-based practice in nursing, midwifery, nutrition and dietetics, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, medical radiation and podiatry |
4 times a year |
| 1447-9524 | International
journal of knowledge, culture and change management (opens in new window)
Creates a space for discussion of new knowledge about the nature and future of organizations, in all their forms and manifestations |
Irregular |
| 1447-9494 | International
journal of learning (opens in new window)
Sets out to foster inquiry, invite dialogue and build a body of knowledge on the nature and future of learning |
Irregular |
| 1548-923X | International
journal of nursing education scholarship (opens in new window)
Covers theory, research, innovations, issues and perspectives about nursing education |
Irregular |
| 0020-7489 | International
journal of nursing studies (opens in new window)
Publishes material of interest to an international readership of nurses, midwives and others interested in nursing and caring sciences |
12 times a year |
| 1557-1017 | International
journal of pharmacy education and practice (opens in new window)
Includes international pharmacy issues, pharmacy education, clinical practice, pharmaceutical sciences, drug information |
Irregular |
| 0950-0693 | International
journal of science education (opens in new window)
Aims to bridge the gap between research and practice; provides information, ideas and opinions that serve as media for placing these research findings in the context of the classroom |
15 times a year |
| 1540-580X | Internet
journal of allied health sciences and practice (opens in new window)
Dedicated to the exploration of allied health professional practice and education utilizing modern technologies for communication |
Quarterly |
| 0021-9266 | Journal
of biological education (opens in new window)
Presents articles on practical work, curricular matters, and teaching methods in biology |
Quarterly |
| 1543-0154(online)
0885-8195 (print) |
Journal
of cancer education (opens in new window)
Addresses varied aspects of cancer education for physicians, dentists, nurses, students, social workers and other allied health professionals |
Quarterly |
| 0021-9584 | Journal
of chemical education (opens in new window)
Publishes articles and notes, surveying the state of the art in such wide ranging areas as computers, thermodynamic engines and cryoscopy |
Monthly |
| 0022-0671 | Journal
of educational research (opens in new window)
Includes articles on theoretical and other educational issues |
Bi-monthly |
| 1356-1294 | Journal
of evaluation in clinical practice (opens in new window)
Aims to promote the evaluation and development of clinical practice across medicine, nursing and the allied health professions |
Bi-monthly |
| 0022-1546 | Journal
of higher education (opens in new window)
Investigates issues of higher education teaching, administration, evaluation, and management |
Bi-monthly |
| 1832-8342 | Journal
of learning design (opens in new window)
Aims to to encourage more critical analysis of approaches to the design of learning environments and the extent to which they result in enhanced learning outcomes for learners |
Bi-annual |
| 0148-4834 | Journal
of nursing education (opens in new window)
A forum for original articles and new ideas for nursing educators in various types and levels of nursing programs |
Monthly |
| 1527-6546 | Journal
of nursing scholarship (opens in new window)
Provides articles on nursing research |
Quarterly |
| 1499-4046 | Journal
of nutrition education and behavior (opens in new window)
Designed to stimulate interest and research in applied nutritional sciences and to disseminate information to educators and others concerned about positive nutritional practices and policies |
Bi-monthly |
| 1460-3969 | Journal
of radiotherapy in practice (opens in new window)
Publishes research from within the field of radiotherapy practice and clinical oncology. The journal aims to encourage technical evaluations and case studies as well as equipment reviews |
Quarterly |
| 0022-4308 | Journal
of research in science teaching (opens in new window)
Publishes research articles related to the philosophy, historical perspective, teaching strategies, curriculum development and other topics relevant to science education |
10 times a year |
| 0273-5024 | Journal
of teaching in physical education (opens in new window)
Designed to stimulate and communicate research and practical applications in the field of physical education |
Quarterly |
| 1449-9789 | Journal
of university teaching and learning practice (opens in new window)
Aims to cover innovative teaching and learning practice |
Bi-annually |
| 1473-6853 * | Learning
in health and social care (opens in new window)
Presents approaches to the facilitation of individual, team, and organisational formal and non-formal learning in a variety of professional environments |
Quarterly |
| 0308-0110 | Medical
education (opens in new window)
Covers medical school issues pertaining to students and instructors alike |
Monthly |
| 1087-2981 | Medical
education on-line (opens in new window)
Provides a forum on educational issues for physicians and other health professionals |
Quarterly |
| 0142-159X | Medical
teacher (opens in new window)
Examines pedagogy and its relevance to the study and teaching of medicine |
10 times a year |
| 1471-5953 | Nurse
education in practice (opens in new window)
Features articles on using research evidence in teaching and learning, developing practice through education, and collaborative education development |
6 times a year |
| 0260-6917 | Nurse
education today (opens in new window)
Information and articles on aspects of nurse education in all parts of the world and covers a broad range of disciplines |
9 times a year |
| 0363-3624 | Nurse
educator (opens in new window)
Articles about the practice and theory of nursing education, including curriculum and program development, educational philosophy, teaching methods, instructional materials, testing and measurement, and administration |
6 times a year |
| 1536-5026 | Nursing
education perspectives (opens in new window)
Features news and articles on interdisciplinary, community-based health care delivery, education and research, as well as social and economic issues that affect health care and higher education |
Bi-monthly |
| 1560-2214 | Pharmacy
education (opens in new window)
Provides a forum for communication between academic teachers and practitioners, with an emphasis on new and established teaching and learning methods; new curriculum and syllabus directions; guidance on structuring courses and assessing achievement as well as the dissemination of new ideas |
6 times a year |
| 0034-5237 | Research
in education (opens in new window)
Focuses on the sociology and psychology of education and gives emphasis to current practical issues |
Semi-annually |
| 0361-0365 | Research
in higher education (opens in new window)
Is concerned with issues about the functioning of post-secondary education at all levels |
Bi-annual |
| 0157-244X | Research
in science education (opens in new window)
Publishes internationally refereed and edited versions of research papers from Australasian and international researches |
Quarterly |
| 0162-5748 |
Review
of higher education (opens in new window)
Publishes peer-reviewed articles, essays, reviews, and research findings about higher education |
Quarterly |
| 0091-732X | Review
of research in education (opens in new window)
Surveys research, development, and theory in education through critical, synthesizing essays |
Annual |
| 1445-6354 | Rural
and remote health (opens in new window)
Provide an easily accessible, peer-reviewed, international evidence-base to inform improvement in health service delivery and health status in rural communities |
Irregular |
| 0036-8326 | Science
education (opens in new window)
Examines the latest practices, issues and trends occurring in the U.S. and abroad in science instruction, learning, and preparation for science teachers |
6 times a year |
| 1357-3322 | Sport,
education and society (opens in new window)
Publishes research on pedagogy, policy and the wide range of associated social, cultural, political and ethical issues in physical activity and sport |
4 times a year |
| 1040-1334 | Teaching
and learning in medicine (opens in new window)
Addresses practical issues in the conduct of medical education, providing the analysis and empirical research needed to facilitate decision-making about the education of medical professionals |
Quarterly |
| 1356-2517 | Teaching
in higher education (opens in new window)
Addresses the roles of teaching, learning and the curriculum in higher education in order to explore and clarify the intellectual challenges which they present |
6 times a year |
Journal Citation Reports
JCR covers over 7500 journal titles from over 3000 publishers worldwide. It contains 2 databases – JCR Science Edition and JCR Social Sciences Edition. Each database covers the most recent year of data available for impact factors (e.g. 2005) plus historical data dating back to 2001. JCR lists journal titles and assigns an impact factor (opens in new window) to each title. JCR is only updated once each year in June/July.
- Science Edition - 5,900+ journals
- Social Sciences Edition - 1,700+ journals
Note: You cannot search more than one edition or year at the same time. The default is Science Edition and the current year.
Comparisons should be for journals in the same field as disciplines vary considerably in their citation methods
You can search in two ways
- by journal title
- by subject category – this allows you to see a list of journals within the same discipline with the option of ranking them by impact factor
Instructions for searching via subject category
- Go to Journal Citation Reports (available from the Library's Database page)
- Select the "JCR Social Sciences Edition" and current year
- Select "View a group of journals by" and then select "Subject Category"
- Select "Submit"
- Scroll down the list of categories to find and select the category, eg "Educational & Educational Research"
- "Submit" your request
- Go to the "Sorted by" option and click on the down arrow to select "Impact Factor"
- Select "Sort Again"
- This will produce a list of titles beginning with the highest impact factor for that category
Further assistance
- Work through the workshop Where do I publish?
- Contact the Academic Library Services team for the Division of Health Sciences