Journal profile · LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
ISSN 0012-0936 · eISSN 2365-9521 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE: CAS Zone 2 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,490; 16 articles in 2025; indexed in AHCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 2 of Literature in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are German Literature and Culture Studies, Historical, Literary, and Cultural Studies and Philosophy and Historical Thought, together about 52% of its articles. Its main subfields are Philosophy. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Die Deutsche Vierteljahrsschrift für Literaturwissenschaft und Geistesgeschichte (DVjs) gilt als die führende Zeitschrift für Germanistik und Literaturwissenschaft. Seit ihrer ersten Veröffentlichung im Jahr 1923 hat die DVjs die Entwicklung des Fachgebiets maßgeblich geprägt. Die vier Ausgaben pro Jahr bieten Raum für interdisziplinäre Artikel aus den Bereichen Literaturwissenschaft, Philosophie und Kulturgeschichte. Sie spiegeln die aktuellen Tendenzen des Fachs wider und erfüllen höchste wissenschaftliche Standards. Die Zeitschrift hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, Artikel zu veröffentlichen, die über die zunehmend kurzlebige Publikationspraxis unserer Zeit hinausgehen. In begründeten Fällen umfasst dies auch die Veröffentlichung längerer Artikel. Damit bleibt die DVjs ihrer Aufgabe treu, ein Forum für den fachlichen Austausch und die Diskussion breiterer Methodologien in der Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft zu bieten, was sie für Studierende und Lehrende gleichermaßen unverzichtbar macht. Deutsche Vierteljahrsschrift für Literaturwissenschaft und Geistesgeschichte (DVjs) ("German Quarterly for Literary Studies and Humanities") is considered the leading journal of German language and literary studies. Since its first publication in 1923, the DVjs has played a major role in shaping the development of the discipline. The four issues per year offer interdisciplinary articles from the fields of literary studies, philosophy and cultural history. They reflect the current tendencies of the subject and fulfil highest scholarly standards. The journal is committed to publish articles that go beyond the increasingly short-lived publication practice of our day. In justified cases, this includes the publication of longer articles. Thus, the DVjs remains true to its mission of providing a forum for professional exchange and the discussion of broader methodologies in literary and cultural studies, making it indispensable for students and teachers alike.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM
Editor-in-chief Christian KieningPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 5, United States 1, Switzerland 1 (7 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- German Literature and Culture StudiesArts and Humanities31.9%
- Historical, Literary, and Cultural StudiesArts and Humanities11.5%
- Philosophy and Historical ThoughtArts and Humanities8.7%
- Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, and HegelArts and Humanities7.6%
- Literature and Cultural MemoryArts and Humanities4.7%
- Linguistic research and analysisArts and Humanities4.1%
- Art, Aesthetics, and PerceptionArts and Humanities4%
- Libraries and Information ServicesArts and Humanities3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Literature Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Literary Theory & Criticism | Zone 1 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Literature Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Literary Theory & Criticism | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Literature Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Literary Theory & Criticism | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
AHCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSSPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.1Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.05Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.11LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0LetPub ·
- h-index
- 30OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 179OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.23OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 75.42%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 15LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 162,700Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 2,571 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 22 | 12 |
| 2023 | 87 | 66 | 44 |
| 2022 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| 2021 | 16 | 12 | 26 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
Too few articlesOnly 8 articles from the last 24 months carry both submission and acceptance dates, too few for a median
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer review, Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,490 / EUR 2,890 / GBP 2,490 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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 prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Transfer
Mit der Annahme des Artikels wird der Autor um Übertragung des Copyrights (bzw. das ausschließliche, räumlich und zeitlich uneingeschränkte Recht zur Publikation und zum Vertrieb) an den Verlag gebeten. Die Zeitschrift sowie alle in ihr enthaltenen einzelnen Beiträge und Abbildungen sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Für Open Choice Artikel ist keine Übertragung des Copyrights erforderlich, da das C…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Deutsche Vierteljahrsschrift für Literaturwissenschaft und Geistesgeschichte, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review
Jeder veröffentlichte Artikel muss von allen Herausgeber*innen geprüft und befürwortet sein. Wo immer dies nötig scheint, ziehen sie auswärtigen Sachverstand hinzu. Durch dieses sorgfältige Evaluationsverfahren ist ein hoher Qualitätsmaßstab gesichert, der - unter den spezifischen Bedingungen geisteswissenschaftlicher Forschung - ein vollwertiges Äquivalent zum einfachblinden Begutachtungsverfahre…
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
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0012-0936
- Electronic ISSN
- 2365-9521
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 100, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE
What CAS zone is DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE is in Zone 2 of Literature, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Literary Theory & Criticism. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Literature. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.1 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 0.2, h-index 30.
Where are the editorial board members of DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE based?
Of the 7 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (5), United States (1) and Switzerland (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE is indexed in AHCI and Scopus.
Is DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE open access, and what is the APC?
DEUTSCHE VIERTELJAHRSSCHRIFT FUR LITERATURWISSENSCHAFT UND GEISTESGESCHICHTE is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,490.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .