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NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry

National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad · Pakistan · Est. 2014

ISSN2222-5706eISSN2789-4665
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52
H-Indexi
2
Total Worksi
75
Total Citationsi
29
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.20
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry is an HEC recognized biannual peer-reviewed journal which strictly follows double blind peer review process and shows zero tolerance for work which is not original. At the same time, it encourages and welcomes such novelty, originality, and motivational contribution that can set new trends and establish new norms. The journal aims to be a trend setter in multidisciplinary research fields. We believe in facilitation, quality, and striving for excellence. Committed to promoting academic excellence and integrity, NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry provides a platform for original and unpublished scholarly work broadly related to arts and humanities. However, it prioritizes publishing stimulating and innovative research papers that critically engage with the domains of Language, Literature, Linguistics, and Education.

General Information

Country / RegionPakistan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2014
Frequencybiannual
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications75
Publisher OrgNational University of Modern Languages
OA Since2020
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Submission Info

APC CostPKR 20,000
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2222-5706 / 2789-4665
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
PKR 20,000
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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
Citations received
3
0
2019
5
6
2020
19
11
2021
18
6
2022
10
3
2023
10
4
2024
10
0
2025

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)

Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle EastLanguage, Metaphor, and CognitionSouth Asian Cinema and CultureIslamic Studies and HistoryDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesJewish and Middle Eastern StudiesSouth Asian Studies and DiasporaSouth Asian Studies and ConflictsSwearing, Euphemism, MultilingualismSouth African History and Culture

Frequently asked questions about NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry

Is NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry: 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 NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry?

NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry 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 0.20.

Is NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry?

NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry is an HEC recognized biannual peer-reviewed journal which strictly follows double blind peer review process and shows zero tolerance for work which is not original. At the same time, it encourages and welcomes such novelty, originality, and motivational contribution that can set new trends and establish new norms. The journal aims to be a trend setter in multidisciplinary research fields. We believe in facilitation, quality, and striving for excellence. Committed to promoting academic excellence and integrity, NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry provides a platfor

How much does it cost to publish in NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry?

NUML Journal of Critical Inquiry charges an article processing charge (APC) of about PKR 20,000 for open-access publication.

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref