Journal profile · ETHNIC STUDIES
Journal of Multicultural Discourses
ISSN 1744-7143 · eISSN 1747-6615 · Taylor & Francis
Journal of Multicultural Discourses: CAS Zone 3 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.7 (journal website); JCR Q1 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC charged, amount not published; median 121 days to acceptance (48 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 16% (journal website); 34 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Multicultural Discourses is published by Taylor & Francis and is in Zone 3 of Literature in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Multilingual Education and Policy, Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies and Discourse Analysis in Language Studies, together about 39.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Multicultural Discourses (JMD) is a premier international journal in discourse studies which aims to enhance cultural diversity, equality and prosperity in social life as well as in scholarship. A forerunner in the cultural politics of language, communication or discourse research, the journal has published over the past five years numerous articles on Asian, African, Latin American, as well as western, approaches to discourses in diverse cultural settings. To consolidate its multicultural-intellectual project and to answer to the challenges of the contemporary times, the journal welcomes papers especially, though not exclusively, on the following subject matters: Cultural dialogue and critique on research perspectives and frameworks Culturally unique, or innovative, approaches Culturally inclusive or pluralist approaches Discourses of cultural marginalization, repression or imperialism Discourses of (under-)development Discourses of cultural transformation Discourses of cultural cooperation or harmony Thoughts on Journal of Multicultural Discourses "The Journal of Multicultural Discourses has become a valuable platform for interdisciplinary debates in today’s multicultural world, featuring contributions from prestigious scholars from around the world. The Journal has published contributions about a range of theories and arguments embedded in a wide array of theoretical and philosophical frameworks that have helped to move debates beyond conventional Western ideas. The Journal has been open to vigorous and lively debates across the social sciences. Editor Shi-xu should be highly commended for deftly editing an important resource for cultural and communication scholars from around the world." - Silvio Waisbord, Editor, Journal of Communication, George Washington University, USA "Few journals have so quickly become standards in their fields as Journal of Multicultural Discourses. In fact, it is almost impossible for any international scholar to be considered seriously in the intellectual mix of contemporary communication questions and issues without reference to the writers who have been assembled in the ten years of outstanding leadership represented by Professor Shi-xu. JMD is well-edited, timely, and a center for discussion. Its trajectory will bring it into further discourse and engagement with the leading scholars in the fields of culture and communication." - Molefi Kete Asante, Editor, Black Studies, Temple University, USA "The Journal of M
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ETHNIC STUDIES
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 67%); most named Mainland China 2, United States 1 (3 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Multilingual Education and PolicySocial Sciences19.2%
- Language, Discourse, Communication StrategiesArts and Humanities10.9%
- Discourse Analysis in Language StudiesArts and Humanities9.5%
- Global Education and MulticulturalismSocial Sciences5.9%
- Social Media and PoliticsSocial Sciences5.2%
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities5.1%
- Media Studies and CommunicationSocial Sciences4.6%
- Rhetoric and Communication StudiesArts and Humanities4.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Literature Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Cultural Studies | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Communication | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Ethnic Studies | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Linguistics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Literature Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Cultural Studies | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Communication | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Ethnic Studies | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Linguistics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
JCR / CiteScore quartiles on the journal's website
- JCR Q1 · best quartile · 2025
- CiteScore Q1 · 2025
Publisher-reported: JCR figures are Clarivate's and CiteScore figures Scopus's to confirm; both are a different system from the CAS zones.Publisher website
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: Communication and Mass Media Complete, Current Abstracts, Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts
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
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.7Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 4.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.35LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.35Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.84LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.84Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 41OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 182OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.27OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 23.5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 8.33%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 22LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 63,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 553 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 9 | 20 |
| 2025 | 34 | 10 | 31 |
| 2024 | 24 | 9 | 71 |
| 2023 | 30 | 9 | 163 |
| 2022 | 27 | 7 | 524 |
| 2021 | 23 | 6 | 173 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
121 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 69 days – 246 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 16 days (48 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 148 days
- Sample
- 48 articles with submission and acceptance dates (77 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 16%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 118 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access
Hybrid open access journal, part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program. Model summary
Journal of Multicultural Discourses is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the discove…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Peer review process: initial appraisal by the Editor, then double anonymized peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees; submission online via ScholarOne Manuscripts. Model summary
All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double anonymized and submission is online via ScholarOne Manuscripts.
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
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 1744-7143
- Electronic ISSN
- 1747-6615
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 21, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Multicultural Discourses
What CAS zone is Journal of Multicultural Discourses in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Multicultural Discourses is in Zone 3 of Literature, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Cultural Studies / Language & Linguistics / Communication / Ethnic Studies / Linguistics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Literature. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Multicultural Discourses?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.7 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 4.1, h-index 41.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Multicultural Discourses?
Based on the dates recorded on 48 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 121 days (interquartile range 69–246 days); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 16%. 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 JCR quartile is Journal of Multicultural Discourses in?
The journal's website gives JCR Q1 (best quartile). JCR quartiles are Clarivate's to confirm and a different system from the CAS zones; in the CAS ranking the journal is in Zone 3 of Literature.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Multicultural Discourses based?
Of the 3 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 67%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (2) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Multicultural Discourses?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Multicultural Discourses is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Multicultural Discourses open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Multicultural Discourses is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC charged, amount not published.
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: .