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Verba Hispanica

University of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani) · Slovenia · Est. 1991

ISSN0353-9660eISSN2350-4250
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52

Aims & Scope

Verba Hispanica is an internationally recognized scholarly journal dedicated to research in linguistics, literature, didactics, and cultural studies related not only to the Hispanic sphere, but also to the Portuguese, Catalan, and Galician. Its primary objective is to provide a forum for critical reflection and the dissemination of original research that advances the field of Hispanic studies in all its dimensions. The journal publishes original contributions in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, and English, ensuring a plural and inclusive perspective. Its structure includes thematic issues and specialized sections. The journal opens with an introduction to the central theme, followed by a main section featuring articles aligned with that theme. The Reviews section offers critical evaluations of recent scholarly and professional publications, while the Varia section includes studies on diverse topics within philology, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue. Verba Hispanica has established itself as a leading reference for researchers, educators, and professionals interested in the language, literature, and culture of the Hispanic, Portuguese, Catalan, and Galician traditions, fostering academic excellence and the internationalization of knowledge.

General Information

Country / RegionSlovenia
Primary LanguageEnglish, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, Galician
1st Year Published1991
Frequencyannual
StatusActive
Total Publications
Publisher OrgUniversity of Ljubljana
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-SA
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
National and University Library of SloveniaRepository of the University of Ljubljana

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
University of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani)
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0353-9660 / 2350-4250
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
Yes
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
National and University Library of Slovenia, Repository of the University of Ljubljana
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
Primary language documented?
English, Portuguese, Spanish, Catalan, Galician

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
18
35
2018
18
31
2019
11
3
2020
18
32
2021
14
3
2022
15
1
2023
18
3
2024
14
0
2025

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Spanish Linguistics and Language StudiesComparative Literary Analysis and CriticismSpanish Literature and Culture StudiesLatin American Literature StudiesEarly Modern Spanish LiteratureLiterary and Cultural StudiesSpanish Culture and IdentityHistorical Linguistics and Language StudiesLatin American Literature AnalysisLinguistic Studies and Language Acquisition

Frequently asked questions about Verba Hispanica

Is Verba Hispanica a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Verba Hispanica: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Verba Hispanica?

Verba Hispanica is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Verba Hispanica indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Verba Hispanica is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Verba Hispanica?

Verba Hispanica is an internationally recognized scholarly journal dedicated to research in linguistics, literature, didactics, and cultural studies related not only to the Hispanic sphere, but also to the Portuguese, Catalan, and Galician. Its primary objective is to provide a forum for critical reflection and the dissemination of original research that advances the field of Hispanic studies in all its dimensions. The journal publishes original contributions in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, and English, ensuring a plural and inclusive perspective. Its structure includes thematic iss

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