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International Journal of Applied Linguistics

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd · United Kingdom

ISSN0802-6106eISSN1473-4192

SJR Q1✓ WOS SSCI✓ WOS A&HCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total50

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.811

H-Index

CiteScore

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SNIP

1.438

Total Works

1,689

Total Citations

27,515

2yr Mean Citedness

2.77

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on second language acquisition and learning, with a focus on English as a foreign language. Studies investigate various aspects of language learning, including the impact of technology, AI, and digital media on learning processes and outcomes. The journal also explores learner engagement, motivation, self-regulated learning strategies, and the development of higher-order thinking skills in language learners. Additionally, it examines linguistic features, writing proficiency, and the role of identity in language learning.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 173 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications1,689

Publisher OrgWiley

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelHybrid

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

⚡ Hybrid journal — subscription model available.

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0802-6106 / 1473-4192

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Linguistics and LanguageQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education & Educational ResearchLanguage & LinguisticsLinguistics

Scopus Categories

Linguistics and Language

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningMultilingual Education and PolicySecond Language Learning and TeachingSecond Language Acquisition and LearningDiscourse Analysis in Language Studies