Journal profile · LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS
Hermeneus
ISSN 1139-7489 · eISSN 2530-609X · Universidad de Valladolid · Spain
Hermeneus: CAS Zone 4 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; no APC; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 41 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Hermeneus is published by Universidad de Valladolid and is in Zone 4 of Literature in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Translation Studies and Practices, linguistics and terminology studies and Comparative Literary Analysis and Criticism, together about 48.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Language and Linguistics and Literature and Literary Theory. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
HERMĒNEUS – Journal of Research in Translation and Interpreting Hermēneus (E-ISSN 2530-609X) is an annual publication of the Department of Translation and Interpreting of the University of Valladolid (Soria Campus). It is dedicated to the publication of original articles, book reviews and other related activities dealing with research in translation and interpreting and other similar linguistic, documentational and literary areas of the humanities. Submitted articles should conform to the formal structure and methodology inherent to the subject. All content of the journal Hermēneus is availabe immediately upon publication, without any embargo period. Articles should not exceed an approximate total of 15,000 words, including tables, graphics, notes and bibliography. Reviews are subject to said norms, but should not exceed a total number of between 1,500 and 2,000 words. The Editorial Committee of Hermēneus will select those books it feels are relevant for publishing reviews. Likewise, books submitted for possible review in the journal will be accepted. They should be sent to the Committee, and they will be returned if so required. Book reviewers will be chosen by the Editorial Committee. Those interested in publishing in Hermēneus must bear in mind that the principal languages of the periodical are: Spanish, French, English, German and Italian. Other languages may be considered, provided that they employ the Latin alphabet. However, experts with the proper linguistic competence and knowledge in pertinent fields in languages other than those mentioned are not often available to evaluate articles. The articles must be unpublished and cannot be submitted simultaneously to other publications. The first page should contain the following elements: title and English translation; name of author or authors; professional affiliation (present or former university or universities or other institution); summary of a maximum of 150 words, containing the pertinent key words in both Spanish and English, delineating the fundamental organization and the principal contribution of the work. It is recommended that the text be structured around epigraphs, numbered in Arabic numerals (1., 1.1, etc.). For obvious reasons, reviews will not include summaries or key words. The Secretary of Hermēneus will acknowledge receipt of the articles within 30 working days, and the Scientific Committee will rule on publication within six months. The journal does not have either article submissi
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 20%); most named Mainland China 2, Hong Kong, China 2, Spain 2, Portugal 2, Israel 1 (10 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Translation Studies and PracticesArts and Humanities29.9%
- linguistics and terminology studiesArts and Humanities10%
- Comparative Literary Analysis and CriticismArts and Humanities8.6%
- Spanish Linguistics and Language StudiesArts and Humanities6.4%
- Interpreting and Communication in HealthcareHealth Professions4.8%
- Spanish Literature and Culture StudiesArts and Humanities3.9%
- Subtitles and Audiovisual MediaArts and Humanities3.4%
- Cultural and Social Studies in Latin AmericaArts and Humanities3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Literature Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Literature Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | 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
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: EBSCO Humanities Source, EBSCO Fuente Académica Premier, Linguistics Abstracts (LABS), Linguistics and Language Behaviour Abstracts (CSA), MLA, Modern Language Association Database, British Humanities Index (BHI) de ProQuest, FRANCIS, PASCAL, Linguistics Bibliography (BRILL), Translation Studies Abstracts (St. Jerome: Manchester), Ulrichs Web, GALE CENGAGE Learning, Informe Académico, Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities, DIALNETplus, LATINDEX
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.16LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.33LetPub ·
- h-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.15OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 96.92%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 22LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 374 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | 40 | 5 |
| 2025 | 41 | 41 | 8 |
| 2024 | 39 | 39 | 5 |
| 2023 | 38 | 38 | 17 |
| 2022 | 41 | 41 | 47 |
| 2021 | 40 | 40 | 54 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub
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 accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Page charges
- No page charges
- Submission fee
- No submission fee
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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Article types accepted6
- articlesThe articles, which must be unpublished originals, must be adapted to the format that can be downloaded by clicking on the following link: formato de artículos …Length not stated
- reviewM.ª Carmen África Vidal Claramonte, Translating Indigenous Knowledges: Toward a Sensuous Translation Ruoyu Duan 577-582 pdf (Spanish) Asociación Camerunesa de T…Length not stated
- review articlesArticles and review articles must be submitted in Word.Length not stated
- reviewsFor the other sections of Hermēneus, please use the following templates for reviews, translations and other types of texts (Varia).Length not stated
- short translationsis calling for contributors for articles, short translations and reviews in the field of Translation and Interpreting.Length not stated
- variaFor the other sections of Hermēneus, please use the following templates for reviews, translations and other types of texts (Varia).Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Self-archiving
- AI use Policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)
The journal ensures the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the editorial process, guaranteeing transparency, impartiality, and confidentiality in the publication of scientific articles.1. Transparency: The use of AI in the writing, editing, or analysis of manuscripts must be explicitly declared by authors in a specific section of the article (e.g., “Declaration on the Use of AI” or…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0); authors retain publishing rights. Model summary
The articles published at Hermēneus. Revista de Traducción e Interpretación will have a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). The journal allows the authors to retain publishing rights. Authors may reprint their articles in other media without having to request authorization, provided they indicate that the article was originally published in Hermēneus. Revista de Tra…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy:
No APC; no submission or publication fees. Model summary
This journal enables free and immediate access to its content to foster global knowledge. The articles published at Hermēneus will have a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review (anonymity in evaluation) is implied by the requirement to remove author information for anonymous evaluation. Model summary
To guarantee anonymity in the evaluation, it must be included after the article has passed the evaluation.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism detection policy:
The journal will ensure compliance with good research practices established in the "Ethical Code of Conduct" included in the previous section. In it, authors are advised to avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or multiple or redundant publication, the evaluators are requested to inform the journal of any cases of malpractice they detect, and the procedure to be followed by the editorial team is esta…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
FECYT Seal of Quality for Spanish Scientific Journals Model summary
has been grantes the FECYT (Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology) Seal of Quality for Spanish Scientific Journals
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
- Universidad de Valladolid
- Country or region
- Spain
- Language
- Spanish, Italian, English, French, Portuguese, German
- ISSN
- 1139-7489
- Electronic ISSN
- 2530-609X
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Hermeneus
What CAS zone is Hermeneus in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Hermeneus is in Zone 4 of Literature, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Language & Linguistics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Literature. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Hermeneus?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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 Hermeneus?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not 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 Hermeneus based?
Of the 10 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 20%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (2), Hong Kong, China (2) and Spain (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Hermeneus?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Hermeneus is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Hermeneus open access, and what is the APC?
Hermeneus is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .