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Language Circle

Universitas Negeri Semarang · Indonesia · Est. 2020

ISSN1858-0157eISSN2460-853X

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Established

PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals

Score Breakdown

◆ DOAJ-listed52

Total52

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H-Indexi

Total Worksi

213

Total Citationsi

409

2yr Mean Citednessi

0.16

Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on language teaching and learning, with a focus on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, particularly in Indonesia. Articles explore pedagogical strategies, the use of digital tools in education, and the analysis of language in various forms, including literature, speeches, and folktales. The scope also encompasses linguistic analysis, translation studies, and the impact of language policies.

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General Information

Country / RegionIndonesia

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2020

Annual Volume~ 40 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications213

Publisher OrgState University of Semarang

OA Since2019

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review

Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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8/12 · 67%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Universitas Negeri Semarang

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1858-0157 / 2460-853X

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Indexed in a trusted database?

DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Double anonymous peer review

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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)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Citations received

106

2020

187

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

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)

English Language Learning and TeachingEducational Methods and Media UseTechnology-Enhanced Education StudiesEFL/ESL Teaching and LearningEducation and Communication StudiesLanguage Acquisition and EducationSecond Language Learning and TeachingEducational Curriculum and Learning MethodsEducation and Critical Thinking DevelopmentDiscourse Analysis in Language Studies

Frequently asked questions about Language Circle

Is Language Circle a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Language Circle: 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 Language Circle?

Language Circle is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.16.

Is Language Circle indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Language Circle is indexed in DOAJ.