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Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology

Noyam Journals · Ghana · Est. 2020

ISSN2676-2838
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
Total52
H-Indexi
5
Total Worksi
63
Total Citationsi
86
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.33
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology (MOTBIT) publishes academic articles, conference papers, dissertation/thesis chapters and book reviews in the fields of Biblical Interpretation, Bible Translation, Mother Tongue Theology, Linguistics and Biblical Theology. MOTBIT studies the translation and interpretation similarities and differences that come out of various translations of the Bible into the indigenous languages of people. The value of the similarities and differences in the translation of biblical texts is that it gives theological insights to existing interpretations of the texts. These insights create avenues for the scholarly study of mother-tongue biblical texts in addition to the Hebrew Bible, Septuagint and Greek New Testament. Language is a communication tool. God understands and speaks human languages; thus, scholars can theologize in their languages. Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology (MOTBIT) is an academic bulletin for the dissemination of research outcomes on the following research themes: Biblical Interpretation Bible Translation Mother Tongue Theology Linguistics Biblical Theology.

General Information

Country / RegionGhana
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2020
Frequencymonthly
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications63
OA Since2019
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Submission Info

APC Cost$250Below median
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Portico

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 · 92%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Noyam Journals
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2676-2838
✅
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?
$250
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico
✅
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
12
48
2020
9
16
2021
7
1
2022
11
19
2023
11
7
2024
12
1
2025
2
0
2026

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)

Christian Theology and MissionBiblical Studies and InterpretationPentecostalism and Christianity StudiesContemporary Christian Leadership and EducationReligion, Society, and DevelopmentAfrican cultural and philosophical studiesHistorical and Linguistic StudiesReligion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in NigeriaTranslation Studies and PracticesAfrican history and culture analysis

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology

Is Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology: 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 Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology?

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology 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 0.33.

Is Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology?

The Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology (MOTBIT) publishes academic articles, conference papers, dissertation/thesis chapters and book reviews in the fields of Biblical Interpretation, Bible Translation, Mother Tongue Theology, Linguistics and Biblical Theology. MOTBIT studies the translation and interpretation similarities and differences that come out of various translations of the Bible into the indigenous languages of people. The value of the similarities and differences in the translation of biblical texts is that it gives theological insights to existing interpret

How much does it cost to publish in Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology?

Journal of Mother-Tongue Biblical Hermeneutics and Theology charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $250 for open-access publication.

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