Where Should A DBER Scholar Publish?

A couple of years ago the question of where discipline-based education research (DBER) should be published came up in conversation, and I did an informal survey of DBER faculty at my institution to determine where they publish and what they read. In essence, which journals are part of their scholarly conversations? I compiled the list of unique journals that my colleagues suggested, and wanted to share it more broadly. I also added in a few additional and reputable publishing opportunities that have arisen in the meantime. Note that this is NOT a comprehensive list of all good journals. Rather, this is a list that originated from a consensus of top journals used by DBER scholars. Email me if you think a top or high quality new journal needs to be added!

*Interestingly, only a subset (65%) of these journals are indexed by Thomson Reuters – anyone else wish they would expand their offerings or abandon the practice of assigning impact altogether? My institution seems like it wants to discount my scholarship because my field has a non-ISI journal as its main journal. Whether indexed by Thomson Reuters or not, always check Beall’s list to make sure your work is published in the highest quality places!

DBER JOURNALS

Bioscience
Advances in Physiology Education
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education
CBE Life Science Education
Evolution: Education and Outreach
Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education
Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education (also listed in Earth System Science)