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Language Learning in Higher Education

De Gruyter Mouton · Germany · Est. 2012

ISSN2191-6128
SJR Q2WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
28
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q2+18
Total28
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
0.318
H-Index
20
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.701
Total Works
440
Total Citations
2,087
2yr Mean Citedness
1.27
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on language learning and teaching within higher education settings. It explores pedagogical approaches, learner strategies, and the impact of technology on language acquisition. The scope includes the development of specific language skills like writing and reading, the role of digital literacy for teachers, and the promotion of learner autonomy. It also addresses issues of multilingualism in academic contexts and the assessment of language proficiency.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionGermany
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2012
Annual Volume~ 32 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications440
Publisher OrgDe Gruyter
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
De Gruyter Mouton
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2191-6128
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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 LanguageQ2
EducationQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Education & Educational Research

Scopus Categories

Linguistics and LanguageEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Second Language Learning and TeachingEFL/ESL Teaching and LearningMultilingual Education and PolicyLinguistic Education and PedagogyDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesStudent Assessment and FeedbackHigher Education Learning PracticesSecond Language Acquisition and LearningInnovative Teaching and Learning MethodsReflective Practices in Education
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref