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Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics

Castledown Publishers · Australia · Est. 2018

ISSN2209-0959

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total27

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.143

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.265

Total Works

192

Total Citations

644

2yr Mean Citedness

1.06

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on second language acquisition and teaching, with a focus on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English-Medium Instruction (EMI). Studies investigate language learning processes, including the role of memory, cognitive load, and emotion regulation. The journal also explores pedagogical approaches, such as digital tools, AI in education, and specific teaching frameworks, as well as professional development for language teachers. Research often examines learner attitudes, self-efficacy, and the impact of various instructional strategies on language proficiency and engagement.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

weeks to review

Fast · median is 15 wks

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionAustralia

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2018

Annual Volume~ 34 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications192

OA Since2017

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble-blind

Review Time~8 weeks

Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY-NC

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

📦 Long-term Preservation

PKP PN

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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10/12 · 83%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Castledown Publishers

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2209-0959

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus, DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Double-blind

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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?

PKP PN

✅

Plagiarism detection in place?

Yes

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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

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 LanguageQ3

EducationQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Linguistics and LanguageEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningSecond Language Learning and TeachingMultilingual Education and PolicySecond Language Acquisition and LearningDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesInnovative Teaching and Learning MethodsTranslation Studies and PracticesEducational and Psychological AssessmentsLiteracy, Media, and EducationTeacher Education and Leadership Studies