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The 2010 Rankings of Chemical Education and Science Education
Journals by Faculty Engaged in Chemical Education Research
Marcy H. Towns* and Adam Kraft
Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2084, United States
ABSTRACT: Faculty active in chemical education research from around the world ranked 22 journals publishing research in
chemical education and science education. The results of this survey can be used to supplement impact factors that are often used to
compare the quality of journals in a field. Knowing which journals those in the field rank as top tier is advantageous in academic
environments that require researchers to publish often and for greatest impact.
KEYWORDS: Graduate Education/Research, Chemical Education Research, Professional Development
FEATURE: Chemical Education Research
’ INTRODUCTION Calculating Journal Impact Factor
The impact factor of a particular journal is the frequency an
The current research environment in academia is one that fi
demands productivity. Faculty members are expected to publish, average article is cited in a speci c time period. Frequently it is
with many universities showing an increase in the rate of determined for a two-year time frame, but can be calculated for a
1 five-year period as well. To calculate a two-year impact factor of a
publication ove