Journal profile · Social Sciences-Education
IAFOR Journal of Education
ISSN 2187-0594 · eISSN 2945-4107 · The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) · Japan
IAFOR Journal of Education: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2026 Xinrui edition); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 4 weeks (community reports); 45 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
IAFOR Journal of Education is published by The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) and is classed under Education in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Second Language Learning and Teaching, EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning and Online and Blended Learning, together about 34.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education issue encourages interdisciplinary research, with the primary focus being on addressing critical issues and current trends and research in the education of language learners and the field of language learning. This would include exploring significant themes, exceptional programs and promising practice in the fields of second language acquisition, linguistics, content area literacy, multicultural education, and strategic instruction as they relate to the appropriate education of those engaged in language learning. The anticipated audience will be preservice and inservice teachers and administrators, university faculty and students, linguists, and others interested in language learning research. All papers are reviewed equally according to standard peer review processes, regardless of whether or not the authors have attended a related IAFOR conference. Please note that papers already submitted to or published in IAFOR Conference Proceedings are not accepted for publication in any of IAFOR’s journals. The journal covers a variety of topics, including: Acculturative stress Adult language learners Assessment concerns Characteristics of the most effective professional development for both preservice and inservice teachers and administrators Cross-cultural aspects of language learning Cross-cultural communication Culturally relevant and culturally responsive teaching Curriculum and/or programme development for language learning Differentiated instruction for those engaged in language learning Educational linguistics How to minimise the possibility of language loss ICT and CALL in language learning Innovation in educating diverse populations Intercultural communication Language learning among young learners Language learning and assessment Language teacher education Psychological issues in language learning Reflective language teaching and learning Social issues in language learning Strategies for supporting the native language Successful bilingual, ESL, and other language learning programs The affective and academic impact of refugee resettlement and political asylum The identification of a suitable implementation and assessment of culturally relevant teaching and leadership The impact of the loss of cultural identity on SLA The role of the heritage language and culture in second language acquisition The use of multicultural and multicultural bilingual books University/school partnerships functioning successfully in diverse settings Using music and art to enhance academic achievement All papers are reviewed equally according to standard peer review processes, regardless of whether or not the authors have attended a related IAFOR conference. Please note that papers already submitted to or published in IAFOR Conference Proceedings are not accepted for publication in any of IAFOR’s journals. Note: The original IAFOR Journal of Language Learning is now retired and instead publishes under the umbrella of IAFOR Journal of Education, becoming its annual issue Language Learning in Education. See past issues of the IAFOR Journal of Language Learning. JoE – Technology in Education The IAFOR Journal of Education: Technology in Education seeks high-quality, original submissions encouraging exploration of the impact of technology in diverse educational settings both formal and informal. The journal’s simple aim is to improve education and its scope is broad. While the journal welcomes both research-focused as well as practitioner-based manuscripts, all submissions should include sound theoretical and/or conceptual foundations. Submissions could include but are not limited to: artificial intelligence (AI) e-learning online learning multimedia-based learning ICT in education learning technologies. virtual learning, and blended learning across all sectors of education such as pre-K-12, higher education, corporate, military, and informal. All papers are reviewed equally according to stand
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Education
Editorial board by country: 4 in mainland China (about 2%); most named United States 30, Philippines 23, Malaysia 15, United Kingdom 11, Japan 9 (207 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities13.1%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities12.7%
- Online and Blended LearningSocial Sciences8.7%
- Technology-Enhanced Education StudiesSocial Sciences5.7%
- Multilingual Education and PolicySocial Sciences5.3%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology4.9%
- Online Learning and AnalyticsComputer Science4%
- Education and Critical Thinking DevelopmentSocial Sciences3.8%
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)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
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of ScienceERICPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, Dimensions, Scilit, Crossref, SCIMAGO, EBSCO Discovery Service, MIAR, TROVE, ROAD, SHERPA/RoMEO, WorldCat, Mir@bel, LENS.ORG, ScienceGate, scite__, Ulrich's™
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
- 2.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.43LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.59LetPub ·
- h-index
- 30OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 110OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.05OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.31%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 43LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 406 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2025 | 45 | 45 | 30 |
| 2024 | 35 | 35 | 175 |
| 2023 | 26 | 26 | 137 |
| 2022 | 25 | 25 | 213 |
| 2021 | 54 | 54 | 641 |
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 4 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 4 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 | Publisher's own license | |
| 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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≤ 6
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 9,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteConflicts of interest, License & copyright, Peer review
- Conflicts of interest
Papers already submitted to or published in IAFOR Conference Proceedings are not accepted. Model summary
Please note that papers already submitted to or published in IAFOR Conference Proceedings are not accepted for publication in any of IAFOR’s journals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Policy
By publishing their work with IAFOR, authors enter into an exclusive License Agreement, where they have copyright but license exclusive rights in their article to IAFOR as the publisher. Please see this page for full details. https://iafor.org/iafor-publications-and-license-agreement/ License and Copyright Statement Abstracts, research papers, and video footage are published under an IAFOR user li…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review process is standard and equal for all papers. Model summary
All papers are reviewed equally according to standard peer review processes, regardless of whether or not the authors have attended a related IAFOR conference.
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
- The International Academic Forum (IAFOR)
- Country or region
- Japan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2187-0594
- Electronic ISSN
- 2945-4107
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 2 (August 2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IAFOR Journal of Education
What CAS zone is IAFOR Journal of Education in?
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 IAFOR Journal of Education?
Authors report an average review time of about 4 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 IAFOR Journal of Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≤ 6; Manuscript length: ≤ 9,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word. 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 IAFOR Journal of Education based?
Of the 207 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 4 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (30), Philippines (23) and Malaysia (15). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index IAFOR Journal of Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, IAFOR Journal of Education is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Web of Science and ERIC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is IAFOR Journal of Education open access, and what is the APC?
IAFOR Journal of Education 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .