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Portuguese Language Journal

American Organization of Teachers of Portuguese · United States · Est. 2006

eISSN1942-0986
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
Total52

Aims & Scope

The Portuguese Language Journal (PLJ) was founded in 2006 to promote and improve the teaching of Portuguese as a world language. With annual electronic publications, PLJ also aims to provide a venue to encourage collaboration, research, and exchange of ideas among Portuguese language instructors. PLJ invites the submission of original, unpublished manuscripts on Language Acquisition, Methodology of Language Teaching, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Literary Criticism, Pedagogy, and reviews of books, multimedia, and other pedagogical material connected to the teaching and learning of Portuguese.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguagePortuguese, English
1st Year Published2006
Frequencyannual
StatusActive
Total Publications—
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Submission Info

APC Cost$40Below median
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate55.6%
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
American Organization of Teachers of Portuguese
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
1942-0986
✅
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?
$40
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
Portuguese, English

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

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Linguistics and Education ResearchLinguistics and Language StudiesEducation and Digital TechnologiesSecond Language Learning and TeachingMigration, Racism, and Human RightsRural and Ethnic EducationDigital Communication and LanguageMultilingual Education and PolicyBusiness and Management StudiesRace, Identity, and Education in Brazil

Frequently asked questions about Portuguese Language Journal

Is Portuguese Language Journal a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Portuguese Language Journal: 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 Portuguese Language Journal?

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

Is Portuguese Language Journal indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Portuguese Language Journal is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Portuguese Language Journal?

The Portuguese Language Journal (PLJ) was founded in 2006 to promote and improve the teaching of Portuguese as a world language. With annual electronic publications, PLJ also aims to provide a venue to encourage collaboration, research, and exchange of ideas among Portuguese language instructors. PLJ invites the submission of original, unpublished manuscripts on Language Acquisition, Methodology of Language Teaching, Linguistics, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Literary Criticism, Pedagogy, and reviews of books, multimedia, and other pedagogical material connected to the teaching and learning

What is the acceptance rate of Portuguese Language Journal?

Portuguese Language Journal lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 55.6%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic — treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.

How much does it cost to publish in Portuguese Language Journal?

Portuguese Language Journal charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $40 for open-access publication.

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