Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Language and Linguistics
Applied Research on English Language
ISSN 2252-0198 · eISSN 2322-5343 · University of Isfahan, Department of English · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Applied Research on English Language: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 20 weeks (community reports); indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Applied Research on English Language is published by University of Isfahan, Department of English. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Second Language Acquisition and Learning and Linguistics and Language Analysis, together about 52.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aim and scope Applied Research on English Language is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality, original research. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. Applied Research on English Language considers all manuscripts on the strict condition that the manuscript is your own original work, and does not duplicate any other previously published work, including your own previously published work. the manuscript is not currently under consideration or peer review or accepted for publication or in press or published elsewhere. the manuscript contains nothing that is abusive, defamatory, libellous, obscene, fraudulent, or illegal. The journal is a venue for studies that demonstrate sound research methods and which report findings that have clear pedagogical implications. A wide range of topics in the area of language teaching and learning is covered, including: TBLT Syllabus Design and Curriculum Development Research on English Language Teaching/Learning English Language Teacher Education ESP and EAP English Language Testing and Assessment Corpus Linguistics CALL
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Language and Linguistics
Editor-in-chief Mansoor TavakoliPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 8, United States 3, South Korea 1, Australia 1 (13 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 Humanities25.5%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology19.6%
- Linguistics and Language AnalysisArts and Humanities7.8%
- Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationArts and Humanities3.9%
- Phonetics and Phonology ResearchPsychology3.9%
- Translation Studies and PracticesArts and Humanities3.9%
- Online and Blended LearningSocial Sciences2%
- Language, Discourse, Communication StrategiesArts and Humanities2%
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 | 242/1137 | 78th |
| Linguistics and Language | Q1 | 292/1221 | 76th |
| Education | Q3 | 934/1698 | 45th |
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
- 1.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.24LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.39LetPub ·
- h-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 17 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 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 | IRR 2,500,000 | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | IRR 2,500,000 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Other fees
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
- Submission fee
- Charged; see the journal's website for the amount
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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, Data availability, Plagiarism
- Conflicts of interest
Conflict of interest declaration required Model summary
All manuscripts submitted to the journal must be accompanied by a declaration by the authors that they do not have any conflicts of interest to declare.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Funding acknowledgement statement required Model summary
All research articles should have a funding acknowledgement statement included in the manuscript in the form of a sentence under a separate heading entitled ‘Funding’ directly after your Declaration of Conflicting Interests, if applicable.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity check with editor-in-chief opinion Model summary
It should be noted that articles with more than 10% similarity with the opinion of the editor-in-chief cannot be reviewed.
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
- University of Isfahan, Department of English
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2252-0198
- Electronic ISSN
- 2322-5343
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Applied Research on English Language
How long does peer review take at Applied Research on English Language?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 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 Applied Research on English Language?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA. 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 Applied Research on English Language based?
Of the 13 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (8), United States (3) and South Korea (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Applied Research on English Language?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Applied Research on English Language is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Applied Research on English Language open access, and what is the APC?
Applied Research on English Language is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .