Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal
ISSN 1692-5777 · Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana · Colombia
GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 14 weeks (community reports); 18 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal is published by Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana and is in Zone 4 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Second Language Learning and Teaching and Literacy and Educational Practices, together about 47.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
About the Journal GiST – Education and Learning Research Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to disseminating high-quality research in education and learning, with a particular focus on language education, bilingual education, and teacher education. The journal’s name, Gist, refers to “the essence or core of a matter.” This concept reflects GiST’s commitment to publishing research that contributes meaningfully to academic knowledge, educational practice, and societal development through rigorous analysis, critical reflection, and pedagogical relevance. GiST promotes international dialogue and diversity of perspectives. Recent issues have included contributions from researchers based in Latin America, North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, reflecting the journal’s commitment to global scholarly exchange. Publisher and Institutional Context GiST is published by the Publications Office of Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana – ÚNICA, a private, non-profit higher education institution based in Bogotá, Colombia, specializing in teacher education and Spanish–English bilingualism. Founded in 2004 as a social responsibility initiative by Grupo Bolívar in partnership with the Centro Colombo Americano, ÚNICA is committed to improving educational quality and redefining the role of teachers in Colombia. GiST supports this mission by fostering rigorous, ethical, and internationally oriented scholarly publishing. Editorial decisions at GiST are made independently of the sponsoring institution and are based solely on academic merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and compliance with ethical standards. Focus and Scope GiST publishes original research and scholarly contributions in the field of bilingual education, with a particular focus on: Bilingual and multilingual education across educational contexts. Language education in bilingual and plurilingual settings. Teacher education and professional development for bilingual education. Pedagogical innovation and instructional practices in bilingual language teaching and learning. Critical, reflective, and empirical studies addressing educational processes in bilingual contexts. The journal welcomes contributions from diverse methodological and theoretical perspectives, provided they demonstrate academic rigor and clear relevance to bilingual education. Publication Frequency GiST publishes two issues per year, in June and December. Submissions are accepted on a rolling bas
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editor-in-chief Carlo Granados BeltránPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Colombia 6, United States 5, United Kingdom 1, Italy 1, Sweden 1 (18 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 Humanities20.6%
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities19.8%
- Literacy and Educational PracticesSocial Sciences7.1%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology6.7%
- Spanish Linguistics and Language StudiesArts and Humanities4.3%
- Multilingual Education and PolicySocial Sciences3.9%
- Higher Education Teaching and EvaluationSocial Sciences3.3%
- Educational Technology in LearningComputer Science3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIDOAJLetPub
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
- h-index
- 19OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 54OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.43OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 28.57%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 14LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 290 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 | 15 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 49 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 | 117 |
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 14 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted8
- book reviewsBook Reviews: Critical reviews of recent scholarly books relevant to the journal. UNICA's faculty or graduate students may submit Book Reviews. These are evalua…Length not stated
- case studiesCase Studies: In-depth analyses of specific educational contexts, programs, or practices, with a relevant theoretical and methodological framework.Length not stated
- critical reflectionsCritical ReflectionsLength not stated
- editorialEditorialLength not stated
- reflective articlesReflective Articles: Analytical or critical papers based on research or scholarly inquiry, offering theoretically informed reflections on educational issues or …Length not stated
- reflective notesReflective Notes: Short, critical reflections on contemporary educational issues grounded in scholarly discussion (1,000–1,500 words), with no use of generative…Length not stated
- research articlesResearch Articles: Original empirical studies that contribute new knowledge. Include introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusi…Length not stated
- review articlesReview Articles: Systematic or integrative reviews analyze and synthesize existing research. These articles should identify trends, advances, and gaps. Review a…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access
- AI use
AI use must be declared via AI Use Declaration Form; absence of declaration means no AI used; AI cannot replace human authorship or responsibility. Model summary
GiST has a policy on AI tools. See the Ethical Guidelines section for details. Authors must declare any AI use with the AI Use Declaration Form when submitting. If no declaration is submitted, it means no AI was used. AI tools cannot replace human authorship, scholarly analysis, or academic responsibility—these remain with the authors.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Ethics, Authorship, and Editorial Policy
Authorship limited to significant contributors; author list final after submission; AI cannot be credited as author. Model summary
Originality, Exclusivity, and Preprints: All submitted manuscripts must be original and not under consideration by another journal. Authors must sign a Publishing Agreement confirming their work’s originality upon submission. Preprints are allowed, but authors remain responsible for providing transparent information about any preprint versions. Authors must declare any preprint version, including …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical Standards and Publication Integrity
GiST adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and research integrity. Procedures for handling complaints are outlined on the Publication and Post-Publication Procedures page, while the journal’s ethical principles and guidelines are detailed on the Ethics page.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright and Licensing
Prior to January 2026, GiST content was governed by the Creative Commons BY-NC-ND license. Under this license, users were permitted to copy and share the material in its original form for noncommercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit was granted to the creator. Modification or adaptation of the content was prohibited.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
GiST is an open-access journal. All articles are freely available in PDF format through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. The journal does not charge article processing fees (APCs).
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
- Institución Universitaria Colombo Americana
- Country or region
- Colombia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1692-5777
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 32, Issue 32 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal
What CAS zone is GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal is in Zone 4 of Education, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Education & Educational Research. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 14 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.
Where are the editorial board members of GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal based?
Of the 18 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Colombia (6), United States (5) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal is indexed in ESCI and DOAJ.
Is GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal open access, and what is the APC?
GIST-Education and Learning Research Journal is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .