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Research Studies in Music Education Template

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About the Research Studies in Music Education format

Research Studies in Music Education is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Diverse Music Education Insights, Neuroscience and Music Perception, Music Therapy and Health.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Research Studies in Music Education, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

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Publishes research inDiverse Music Education Insights Neuroscience and Music Perception Music Therapy and Health Art Education and Development Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
ISSN1321-103X
Citation impact (2-yr)1.37
h-index58
i10-index318
Total citations14,110
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of the Arts Helsinki
Journal websiterel.sagepub.com
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Papers published in Research Studies in Music Education per year

16
2014
15
2015
13
2016
16
2017
33
2018
29
2019
25
2020
33
2021
40
2022
30
2023
25
2024
31
2025

Citation impact of Research Studies in Music Education by publication year

437
2014
425
2015
444
2016
448
2017
807
2018
756
2019
335
2020
438
2021
382
2022
174
2023
78
2024
34
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Research Studies in Music Education

Narrative Inquiry: A Methodology for Studying Lived Experience

D. Jean Clandinin · 1 Dec 2006

The paper briefly outlines the history and development of the methodology of narrative inquiry. It draws attention to the need for careful delineation of terms and assumptions. A Deweyan view of experience is central to narrative inquiry methodology and is used to frame a metaphorical three-dimensional narrative inquiry space. An illustration from a recent narrative…

The Science and Psychology of Music Performance Creative Strategies for Teaching and Learning

Richard Parncutt, Gary E. McPherson · 1 Dec 2002

In The Science and Psychology of Music Performance, Richard Parncutt and Gary McPherson assemble current relevant research findings and make them accessible to musicians and music educators. This book explains new approaches to teaching music, learning music, and making music at all levels of education and skills. Each chapter is a collaboration between a music…

The power of music in the lives of older adults

Andrea Creech, Susan Hallam, Hilary McQueen et al. · 21 Mar 2013

A compelling body of research demonstrates that music continues to offer powerful potential for enhancing health and well-being in old age. Active music-making has been found to provide a source of enhanced social cohesion, enjoyment, personal development, and empowerment, and to contribute to recovery from depression and maintenance of personal well-being throughout these latter stages…

Students’ motivation to study music as compared to other school subjects: A comparison of eight countries

Gary E. McPherson, Susan O’Neill · 1 Dec 2010

This study draws on an expectancy-value theoretical framework to examine the motivation (competence beliefs, values and task difficulty) of 24,143 students (11,909 females and 10,066 males, aged 9 to 21 years) from eight countries (Brazil n = 1848; China n = 3049; Finland n = 1654; Hong Kong n = 6179; Israel n = 2257;…

Research Studies in Music Education template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Research Studies in Music Education format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Research Studies in Music Education template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Research Studies in Music Education use?
Research Studies in Music Education uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Research Studies in Music Education, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Research Studies in Music Education?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready Research Studies in Music Education document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
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Who publishes Research Studies in Music Education?
Research Studies in Music Education is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's Research Studies in Music Education template matches SAGE's official submission format.
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