Frontline Learning Research (FLR) welcomes risk-taking and explorative studies that provide input for theoretical, empirical and/or methodological renewal within the field of research on learning and instruction. The journal is published by and anchored within European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI). It offers a distinctive opening for foundational research and an arena for studies that promote new ideas, methodologies or discoveries.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
35
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
General Information
Country / RegionBelgium
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2013
FrequencyContinuous publication model, aiming to release three volumes annually
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications298
Publisher OrgCanadian Philosophy of Education Society
European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2295-3159
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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?
$200
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
PKP PN
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Plagiarism detection in place?
No
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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.
EducationQ1
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Education
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsEducation, Achievement, and GiftednessTeacher Education and Leadership StudiesEducational Strategies and EpistemologiesOnline and Blended LearningVisual and Cognitive Learning ProcessesEvaluation of Teaching PracticesMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsInnovative Education and Learning PracticesEducation and Critical Thinking Development