Journal Name: International Journal of
Instruction
JCR Quartile & Ranking
The journal holds a Q2 ranking in the Education & Educational Research category . This places it in the second quartile (25th–50th percentile) of journals in its field, indicating solid performance above the median but not yet in the top tier.
Impact Factor Trend
The journal's Impact Factor has shown consistent performance in recent years:
| Year | Impact Factor | Self-Citation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (preliminary) | 1.545 | — |
| 2024 | 1.500 | 33.3% |
| 2023 | 1.900 | 47.4% |
| 2022 | 1.800 | 38.9% |
The 5-year average Impact Factor is 1.600 , which provides a more stable measure of the journal's long-term citation performance.
🔍 Key Observations
Positive Indicators:
Above-average Impact Factor: With a JIF of 1.545, the journal performs respectably in its category
Open Access: The journal has high open access availability (97.65% Gold OA), which can enhance article visibility and citations
Consistent Publication: Published four times per year with stable output
Areas for Consideration:
ESCI Status: While indexed in Web of Science, it is not yet in the more established SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index)
Self-Citation Rate: Historical self-citation rates have been relatively high (33-47%), though the 2025 data shows 0% self-citations
Chinese Academy of Sciences Ranking: CAS places this journal in Category 3 (Education) and Category 4 (Education & Educational Research) , indicating less recognition in that specific system
💡 Comparison with International Journal on Studies in Education
| Metric | International Journal of Instruction | International Journal on Studies in Education |
|---|---|---|
| JCR Quartile | Q2 | Q3 |
| JCI Score | Not available | 1.22 |
| Impact Factor | 1.545 | Not applicable |
| Percentile | 25th–50th | 31.8% |
Based on available data, International Journal of Instruction performs better in terms of quartile ranking (Q2 vs. Q3) , indicating it sits in a higher relative position within its category. However, the absence of a JCI score for this journal makes direct comparison less precise than comparing two JCI values.
📌 Summary
The International Journal of Instruction is a Q2, ESCI-indexed journal in Education with a 2025 Impact Factor of 1.545. It offers free open access publication and shows consistent performance, though its ESCI status (rather than SSCI) and historically notable self-citation rates are factors to consider when evaluating it for publication or assessment purposes.
Short name: IJI
Subject Area and Category: Social Sciences Education. Very useful search feature on their website. Make sure you cite and reference other IJI papers in your submission.
Country:
Turkey
Review date: 2021.06.14 Updated: 2021.06.23; 2024.02.06
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Chitapol Deekoontod, Aukkapong Sukkamart, Paitoon Pimdee, Piya Tansiri, Sirinthorn Meekhobtong
https://www.e-iji.net/volumes/
Phanphim Siriphatcharachot, Aukkapong Sukkamart, Akkarin Thongkaw, Paitoon Pimdee, Sangutai Moto
Siriphatcharachot, P., Sukkamart, A.,
Thongkaw, A., Pimdee, P., & Moto, S. (2025). High school student
creativity, innovation, and teamwork skills from teacher’s perspective: A
second-order confirmatory factor analysis. International Journal of
Instruction, 18(1), 39-60. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2025.1813a
https://www.e-iji.net/volumes/382-january-2025,-volume-18,-number-1
Pittaya
Takaew, Somkiat Tuntiwongwanich, Sirirat Petsangsri, Chontawat Meedee, Sangutai
Moto, Paitoon Pimdee
Takaew,
P., Tuntiwongwanich, S., Petsangsri, S., Meedee, C., Moto, S., & Pimdee, P.
(2025). Blended FORCE model: Advancing collaborative, cloud-based learning in
system design courses. International Journal of Instruction, 18(4),
75-88. https://www.e-iji.net/dosyalar/iji_2025_4_5.pdf
https://www.e-iji.net/volumes/385-onlinefirst
Chaovarit
Janpirom, Somkiat Tuntiwongwanich, Paitoon Pimdee, Chaichana Kulworatit,
Sangutai Moto
Janpirom,
C., Tuntiwongwanich, S., Pimdee, P., Kulworatit, C., & Moto, S. (2025).
Lecturers' perspectives on undergraduate students' innovative thinking skills
and creative problem-solving skills: A comparative needs analysis. International
Journal of Instruction, 18(3), 121-140. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2025.1837a
https://www.e-iji.net/volumes/384-july-2025,-volume-18,-number-3
Arhit
Aroonsiwagool, Somkiat Tuntiwongwanich, Paitoon Pimdee, Chontawat Meedee,
Sangutai Moto
Aroonsiwagool, A., Tuntiwongwanich, S.,
Pimdee, P., Meedee, C., & Moto, S. (2025). Assessing instructors’
perceptions of critical skills in computational thinking and block-based
programming: A needs assessment approach. International Journal of
Instruction, 18(2), 245-260. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2025.18214a
https://www.e-iji.net/volumes/383-april-2025,-volume-18,-number-2
Paitoon Pimdee,
Punnee Leekitchwatana
Pimdee, P., & Leekitchwatana, P.
(2022). Appropriate Internet Use Behavior (AIUB) of Thai Preservice Teachers: A
Hierarchical Linear Model (HLM) Analysis. International Journal of
Instruction, 15(1), 489-508. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2021.14159a
https://www.e-iji.net/volumes/368-january-2022,-volume-15,-number-1
Paitoon Pimdee
Pimdee, P. (2021). An Analysis of the
Causal Relationships in Sustainable Consumption Behaviour (SCB) of Thai Student
Science Teachers. International Journal of Instruction, 14(1),
999-1018. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2021.14159a
https://www.e-iji.net/volumes/364-january-2021,-volume-14,-number-1
SJR Quartile: SJRQ2. Note: They are now putting on their emails to authors that they are now Scopus Q1.
ISSN: 1694609X,
13081470
Publisher: Faculty of Education, Eskisehir Osmangazi University or Gate Association for Teaching
and Education (GATE)
Contact Email: iji@ogu.edu.tr
APC: 500
Euro
Editor(s): Editor in Chief Prof. Asım ARI - Eskişehir Osmangazi
University, TURKEY
Beall Listed: NO
Scopus Discontinued List: YES
Frequency: 4 times a year plus an online first section.
Template: Manuscript template
Style: APA
(sort of)
Copyright:
Similarity threshold: “Papers
submitted to the International Journal of Instruction will be screened for
plagiarism using Turnitin/iThenticate plagiarism detection tools” (IJI does not state what the Turnitin cutoff score
is).
Submission process: An online submission but no tracking after that.
Journal Web Page Comments:
Handbook comments: What the journal says on their web page and what
they do are not the same. See the following: “We
don't normally ask any fee from international authors. The Journal
management has the right to change the article fee or not to charge articles
when it deems necessary.” So,
when you receive an email for 500 Swiss Francs, don’t be shocked. Also, IJI’s
journal template has little detail on how to prepare (except to say a maximum
of 17 pages is allowed - the web page says 15). On 2021.04.27 IJI stated they had received 7803 papers, from which, 1046 have been published (13.4%), with the same stat showing on 2021.06.14 unchanged. “Depending on the evaluation reports of the members of the
Editorial Advisory Board, articles are published or article evaluation
process takes approximately three months.” There is an online submission process, but you cannot track your paper
after that. However, email response is decent measured in less than 2 weeks.
Also note that the submission only allows one file so you cannot send them a
cover letter or your Turnitin report, with no verification email sent to the
submission account. Also, IJI now includes the following very strange
statement at the bottom of their emails: “Note: International
Journal of Instruction has a wide range of abstracting/indexing services.
However, the index services have the right of one-sided termination of the
contracts and not to publish any of the articles. Therefore, we do not accept
any responsibilities caused by indexing problems“. Overall, a very
strange journal to work with, with a difficult web site to use. There seems to also be a consistent pattern with IJI submission authors that
before their papers are accepted, the author will be sent 1-2 papers to review.
This journal practice is highly unique and rather odd in our opinion. Expect a
tall mountain to climb with your submission and over a year to see the final paper online. The following screen capture was taken 2021.06.14:
If you would like to be entertained, read the comments on the SJR/IJI portal.
Sample Papers:
IJI also has a hit counter for each issue, which is rather interesting as well.
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