Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Language and Linguistics
Ampersand
ISSN 2215-0390 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Ampersand: fully open access; APC about USD 1,660; review about 145 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 38 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Ampersand is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Second Language Acquisition and Learning and Multilingual Education and Policy, together about 36.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Language and Linguistics and Linguistics and Language. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Ampersand: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Linguistics is an international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal which offers a highly visible, open access home for original research on applied linguistics. While encouraging interdisciplinary work, Ampersand aims to address practical language problems and challenges in real-world contexts. We welcome submissions on the following research topics:Applied linguisticsBilingualism/multilingualismCorpus- or computational approaches to applied linguisticsComputer/technology-mediated language learningDiscourse analysisHeritage and minority language learningLanguage maintenance and attritionLanguage planning, policy, and/or assessmentPragmatics and language usePsycholinguistic approaches to applied linguisticsSecond+ language acquisitionSecond+ language reading, writing, and/or literacy developmentSecond+ language teaching and learningSociolinguistic approaches to applied linguisticsTranslation and interpretingAmpersand caters to a comprehensive audience, ranging from language researchers, applied linguists, psycholinguists, educators, practitioners, policymakers, to those with a general interest in how language works in real life, including how it is learned, taught, and used in various settings. The journal aims to encourage the free exchange of information between researchers by being a forum for the constructive discussion and debate of issues in applied language studies.The journal welcomes all types of submissions: traditional 'full' research articles based on empirical work, methodological reports, meta-analyses, short communications, case studies, and literature reviews.Proposals for special issues that reflect current or emerging research trends in any of the coverage areas are very much welcome and should be discussed with the Editor-in-Chief (jschwieter@wlu.ca).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Language and Linguistics
Editor-in-chief John SchwieterPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 7 in mainland China (about 14%); most named United States 14, Canada 9, Mainland China 7, United Kingdom 4, Hong Kong, China 3 (50 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities19.2%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology10.4%
- Multilingual Education and PolicySocial Sciences6.8%
- Discourse Analysis in Language StudiesArts and Humanities6.4%
- Linguistic and Sociocultural StudiesSocial Sciences5.6%
- Language Development and DisordersPsychology5.5%
- Translation Studies and PracticesArts and Humanities4%
- Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationArts and Humanities3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language and Linguistics | Q1 | 125/1137 | 89th |
| Linguistics and Language | Q1 | 145/1221 | 88th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.3LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.52LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.19LetPub ·
- h-index
- 26OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 81OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.7OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 287 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 38 | 554 |
| 2025 | 38 | 38 | 567 |
| 2024 | 50 | 50 | 483 |
| 2023 | 54 | 54 | 505 |
| 2022 | 26 | 26 | 232 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | 173 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
145 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 24 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 11 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 82 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 145 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 21 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,660 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,570 / EUR 1,470 / GBP 1,260 / JPY 194,730 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,300 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,080 | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted6
- case studiesThe journal welcomes all types of submissions: traditional 'full' research articles based on empirical work, methodological reports, meta-analyses, short commun…Length not stated
- full research articlesThe journal welcomes all types of submissions: traditional 'full' research articles based on empirical work, methodological reports, meta-analyses, short commun…Length not stated
- literature reviewsThe journal welcomes all types of submissions: traditional 'full' research articles based on empirical work, methodological reports, meta-analyses, short commun…Length not stated
- meta-analysesThe journal welcomes all types of submissions: traditional 'full' research articles based on empirical work, methodological reports, meta-analyses, short commun…Length not stated
- methodological reportsThe journal welcomes all types of submissions: traditional 'full' research articles based on empirical work, methodological reports, meta-analyses, short commun…Length not stated
- short communicationsThe journal welcomes all types of submissions: traditional 'full' research articles based on empirical work, methodological reports, meta-analyses, short commun…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Data statement encouraged Model summary
To foster transparency, you are encouraged to state the availability of any data at submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Open access journal Model summary
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2215-0390
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Ampersand
How long does peer review take at Ampersand?
The publisher reports about 145 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 24 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Ampersand?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Author–date; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Ampersand based?
Of the 50 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 7 (about 14%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (14), Canada (9) and Mainland China (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Ampersand?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Ampersand is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Ampersand open access, and what is the APC?
Ampersand is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,660.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .