Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal
ISSN 2185-3762 · Kanda University of International Studies · Japan
Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 37 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal is published by Kanda University of International Studies and is in Zone 4 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Second Language Learning and Teaching and Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods, together about 57.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
SiSAL Journal is an open access, peer-reviewed, quarterly publication for those interested in the field of self-access language learning. The articles reflect the ongoing contributions to the field and are aimed at international researchers and practitioners. The scope of the journal incorporates self-access learning and skills support centers which aim to promote learner autonomy.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editor-in-chief Jo MynardPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 2%); most named Japan 27, New Zealand 4, United States 3, United Kingdom 3, Hong Kong, China 2 (54 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities24.6%
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities19.2%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology13.9%
- Multilingual Education and PolicySocial Sciences5.1%
- Reflective Practices in EducationSocial Sciences4.7%
- Online and Blended LearningSocial Sciences4.1%
- Higher Education Learning PracticesSocial Sciences3.8%
- Educational and Psychological AssessmentsPsychology3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.5LetPub ·
- h-index
- 25OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 79OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.54OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 42.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 89.77%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 31LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 577 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 2025 | 37 | 37 | 23 |
| 2024 | 46 | 46 | 37 |
| 2023 | 37 | 37 | 69 |
| 2022 | 36 | 36 | 71 |
| 2021 | 28 | 28 | 42 |
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 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 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)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access
- Publication ethics Publication ethics and malpractice statement
Editorial board: Members of the advisory, editorial, and review boards are recognised experts in the field of self access, language learner autonomy, and/or related disciplines. Author responsibilities: There are no fees or charges for authors at any stage of the submission, review, editorial, or publication process. Authors are required to have significantly contributed to the field of language l…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
The authors retain copyright over their work under a creative commons 3.0 agreement and may submit it for publication elsewhere. SiSAL Journal retains the right to publish the journal in multiple formats to maximise exposure.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access commitment
SiSAL Journal operates a true open access policy in line with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), i.e.
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
- Kanda University of International Studies
- Country or region
- Japan
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2185-3762
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal
What CAS zone is Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal is in Zone 4 of Education, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Education & Educational Research. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 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 Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal based?
Of the 54 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 2%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Japan (27), New Zealand (4) and United States (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Studies in Self-Access Learning Journal 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .