Journal profile
Journal of Applied Linguistics
ISSN 2008-8434 · eISSN 2538-1695 · Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch · Iran, Islamic Republic of
Journal of Applied Linguistics: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 20 weeks (community reports); 352 articles a year.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
The Journal of English Language Pedagogy and Practice is a double-blind, peer reviewed journal which is interested in publishing studies related to the relationship between language and real world problems. Generally, it aims to shed light on the links between theoretical linguistics, educational research, and implementation of practical teaching programs within or relevant to Iranian context. More specifically, it promotes principled and multidisciplinary approaches to research on language-related concerns in various fields, such as: . Foreign and second-language teaching .Sociolinguistics/sociology of language .Psycholinguistics .Discourse/genre analysis . CALL . Language assessment . Pragmatics
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Mahnaz Saeidi Director-in-ChargePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Iran 6, United States 1, Canada 1, Australia 1, Türkiye 1 (10 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
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CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, "Islamic World Science Citation Center"(ISC), "Google Scholar", "Ensani", "Noor Professional Journals Database"(Noormags)Publisher 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
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 352Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 20,082Publisher website ·
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 20 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 20 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 | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Cover letter
- Required
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
- Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch
- Country or region
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2008-8434
- Electronic ISSN
- 2538-1695
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 19, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Applied Linguistics
How long does peer review take at Journal of Applied Linguistics?
Authors report an average review time of about 20 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 Journal of Applied Linguistics?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: APA; Cover letter: 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 Journal of Applied Linguistics based?
Of the 10 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Iran (6), United States (1) and Canada (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Applied Linguistics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Applied Linguistics is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Journal of Applied Linguistics open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Applied 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, Publisher website, DOAJ; 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: .