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Journal of English for Academic Purposes
ISSN 1475-1585 · eISSN 1878-1497 · Elsevier
Journal of English for Academic Purposes: CAS Zone 1 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 3.58; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,730; review about 148 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 115 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI, AHCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of English for Academic Purposes is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 1 of Literature in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Discourse Analysis in Language Studies, Second Language Learning and Teaching and EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, together about 48.5% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Official Journal of BALEAPThe Journal of English for Academic Purposes (JEAP) provides a forum for the dissemination of information and views which enables practitioners of and researchers in EAP to keep current with developments in their field and to contribute to its continued updating. JEAP publishes articles, book reviews, conference reports, and academic exchanges concerning the linguistic, sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic description of English as it is used for the purposes of academic study and scholarly exchange. A wide range of linguistic, applied linguistic and educational topics may be treated from the perspective of English for academic purposes; these include: classroom language, teaching methodology, teacher education, assessment of language, needs analysis; materials development and evaluation, discourse analysis, acquisition studies in EAP contexts, research writing and speaking at all academic levels, the sociopolitics of English in academic uses and language planning.Also of interest are review essays and reviews of research on topics important to EAP researchers. No worthy topic relevant to EAP is beyond the scope of the journal. The journal also carries reviews of scholarly books on topics of general interest to the profession.Membership Benefits: Members of the BALEAP (the global forum for EAP professionals) receive copies of the Journal of English for Academic Purposes for free as a member benefit.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editorial board by country: 13 in mainland China (about 14%); most named United Kingdom 21, United States 19, Mainland China 13, Hong Kong, China 8, Sweden 8 (91 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Discourse Analysis in Language StudiesArts and Humanities21.4%
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities13.7%
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities13.4%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology9.7%
- Language, Metaphor, and CognitionPsychology3.7%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.7%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering3.5%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Literature Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Linguistics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Literature Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Linguistics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Literature Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Linguistics | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 2 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIAHCIScopusLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 3.58LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.7Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 6.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 6.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.45LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.09LetPub ·
- h-index
- 115OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 735OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.63OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 28.31%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 89LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,575 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 126 | 63 | 82 |
| 2025 | 115 | 43 | 487 |
| 2024 | 97 | 24 | 659 |
| 2023 | 79 | 13 | 920 |
| 2022 | 91 | 21 | 1,313 |
| 2021 | 84 | 13 | 1,526 |
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
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
148 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 52 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 148 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 7 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,730 / EUR 3,490 / GBP 2,990 / JPY 462,630 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,220 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 1
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Highlights
- Optional
Article types accepted3
- book reviewsBook Reviews Generally, unsolicited reviews are not accepted.Length not stated
- full length articleFull Length Article Submissions should not normally exceed 8,000 words excluding tables.Length not stated
- research to practice paperResearch to Practice Paper Submissions should not normally exceed 4,000 words excluding tables.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
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
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 1475-1585
- Electronic ISSN
- 1878-1497
- Society / sponsor
- BALEAP
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of English for Academic Purposes
What CAS zone is Journal of English for Academic Purposes in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of English for Academic Purposes is in Zone 1 of Literature, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Language & Linguistics / Linguistics / Education & Educational Research; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 1 of Literature. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of English for Academic Purposes?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.58; CiteScore 6.5, h-index 115.
How long does peer review take at Journal of English for Academic Purposes?
The publisher reports about 148 days (submission to acceptance). 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 English for Academic Purposes?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 1; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: APA; Highlights: Optional. 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 English for Academic Purposes based?
Of the 91 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 13 (about 14%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (21), United States (19) and Mainland China (13). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of English for Academic Purposes?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of English for Academic Purposes is indexed in SSCI, AHCI and Scopus.
Is Journal of English for Academic Purposes open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of English for Academic Purposes is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,730.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .