Journal profile
Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture
ISSN 2252-6323 · eISSN 2721-4540 · Universitas Negeri Semarang · Indonesia
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Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 54 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture is published by Universitas Negeri Semarang. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are American and British Literature Analysis, Linguistics and Language Analysis and Themes in Literature Analysis, together about 32.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Literature and Literary Theory. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
This journal is a peer-reviewed academic publication with a focus on linguistics, literature, and culture. Based on the articles, the journal's scope is broad and welcomes scholarly contributions in the following areas: Linguistics Sociolinguistics and Anthropological Linguistics: The study of language in relation to social factors such as culture, generation, and identity. Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis: The examination of how language is used in specific contexts, including the creation of humor, the analysis of online communication, and the expression of gender and power dynamics. Applied Linguistics: The practical application of linguistic theories, particularly in areas like language heritage maintenance and its role in multicultural learning. Literature Literary Analysis and Criticism: In-depth examinations of various literary works from around the world using diverse theoretical frameworks, including anthropological, postcolonial, and feminist lenses. Cultural and Postcolonial Studies: The exploration of how literature reflects and critiques cultural practices, historical memory, and the lasting effects of colonialism and imperialism. Translation Studies: The political, social, and cultural aspects of translating literary works across different languages and international spaces. Literary Theory: The application of established theoretical concepts (e.g., narrative minimalism, symbolism, biomedical governance) to interpret and analyze literary texts. Culture Cultural Studies: Research that analyzes the interplay between culture, language, and power. This includes the study of cultural crises, identity, and the influence of media (e.g., YouTube, social media) on cultural norms and communication. Intercultural Communication: The study of how language and culture intersect in communication, including issues of intercultural relations, microaggressions, and the navigation of different cultural spaces. Heritage and Identity: The exploration of how cultural heritage is maintained, expressed, and transmitted through language and traditional activities. Social and Moral Issues: The analysis of social and moral crises as reflected in literature and linguistic phenomena, and their broader implications for society. Overall, the journal's primary focus is to publish high-quality research that explores the intricate connections among language, literature, and various aspects of culture. The scope is comprehensive, welcoming theoretical and empirical studies th
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Henrikus Joko YuliantoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named Indonesia 36, Mainland China 1, United States 1, Iran 1, Saudi Arabia 1 (43 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- American and British Literature AnalysisArts and Humanities14.8%
- Linguistics and Language AnalysisArts and Humanities10.5%
- Themes in Literature AnalysisArts and Humanities7.2%
- Literature: history, themes, analysisArts and Humanities6.9%
- Literary Theory and Cultural HermeneuticsArts and Humanities6.9%
- Postcolonial and Cultural Literary StudiesArts and Humanities6.7%
- Gender and Feminist StudiesSocial Sciences4.3%
- Discourse Analysis in Language StudiesArts and Humanities4.1%
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
Not covered by this edition.
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
Dimensions, Garuda, SintaPublisher 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
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.12OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 226 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 48 | 18 |
| 2025 | 54 | 54 | 22 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 34 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 44 |
| 2022 | 19 | 19 | 30 |
| 2021 | 22 | 22 | 10 |
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 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 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
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 500,000 | Yes | 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)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–200 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,500 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted5
- case studiesIt publishes reports of original empirical studies, theoretical articles, methodological articles, case studies, and reviews under the umbrella of Literary theo…Length not stated
- methodological articlesIt publishes reports of original empirical studies, theoretical articles, methodological articles, case studies, and reviews under the umbrella of Literary theo…Length not stated
- reports of original empirical studiesIt publishes reports of original empirical studies, theoretical articles, methodological articles, case studies, and reviews under the umbrella of Literary theo…Length not stated
- reviewsIt publishes reports of original empirical studies, theoretical articles, methodological articles, case studies, and reviews under the umbrella of Literary theo…Length not stated
- theoretical articlesIt publishes reports of original empirical studies, theoretical articles, methodological articles, case studies, and reviews under the umbrella of Literary theo…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Publication ethics
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement Model summary
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright transfer to journal upon publication. Model summary
Authors agree to transfer the copyright of the article to journal upon publication. The journal then holds the copyright for the published version of the article. All published articles are made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License {CC BY 4.0}, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, reproduction, and adaptation in any medium, provided the original work is pr…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access under CC BY 4.0. Model summary
All published articles are made available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License {CC BY 4.0}, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, reproduction, and adaptation in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Personal data used only for stated journal purposes. Model summary
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on American and British Literature Analysis, Linguistics and Language Analysis.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: 150–200 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,500 words.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesIDR 500,000 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 24 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Universitas Negeri Semarang
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2252-6323
- Electronic ISSN
- 2721-4540
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 15, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture
How long does peer review take at Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 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 Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,500 words; Reference style: APA. 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 Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture based?
Of the 43 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (36), Mainland China (1) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture open access, and what is the APC?
Rainbow Journal of Literature Linguistics and Culture is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .