Journal profile
International Journal of Literary Linguistics
ISSN 2194-5594 · Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz · Germany
International Journal of Literary Linguistics: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 14 weeks (community reports); 4 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Literary Linguistics is published by Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Narrative Theory and Analysis, Linguistic research and analysis and Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies, together about 40.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Language and Linguistics and Literature and Literary Theory. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Literary Linguistics (IJLL) is an open-access, peer-review journal published by Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (Germany) that publishes original research at the interface of literary studies and linguistics. The journal provides an innovative forum for articles participating in the recent reshaping of the field of literary linguistics under the influence of pragmatics, functional linguistics and cognitive studies. It aims at contributing to a new, dialogic understanding of literary production and reception. The journal invites submission from scholars working on different languages and literatures.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 8, Finland 3, Italy 2, Norway 1 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Narrative Theory and AnalysisArts and Humanities16%
- Linguistic research and analysisArts and Humanities14.2%
- Language, Discourse, Communication StrategiesArts and Humanities10.1%
- Linguistics and Discourse AnalysisArts and Humanities7.1%
- Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationArts and Humanities5.9%
- Discourse Analysis in Language StudiesArts and Humanities5.9%
- Translation Studies and PracticesArts and Humanities5.9%
- Literary Theory and Cultural HermeneuticsArts and Humanities5.3%
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.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
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
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 65 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 19 |
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 | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship
Non-native English speakers must have submissions proofread by a native speaker. Model summary
The submission has been proofread by a native speaker of English (if written by an author/authors who is/are not native speakers of this language).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Upon receipt, the submission will be screened by one of the editors for potential relevance and if considered suitable, passed on to two or three reviewers. We implement a double blind peer review process that should take no longer than four to six weeks. Based on the results of the initial peer review, the editors will make the decision whether to accept the submission, reject it, or call for rev…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Original work only; not under consideration elsewhere (or explanation provided to editor). Model summary
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
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
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
- Country or region
- Germany
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2194-5594
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Literary Linguistics
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Literary Linguistics?
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 International Journal of Literary Linguistics based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (8), Finland (3) and Italy (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Literary Linguistics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Literary Linguistics is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Literary Linguistics open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Literary Linguistics 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: .