Journal profile
Verba Hispanica
ISSN 0353-9660 · eISSN 2350-4250 · Znanstvena založba Filozofske fakultete Univerze v Ljubljani (Ljubljana University Press, Faculty of Arts) · Slovenia
Verba Hispanica: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 14 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Verba Hispanica is published by Znanstvena založba Filozofske fakultete Univerze v Ljubljani (Ljubljana University Press, Faculty of Arts). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Spanish Literature and Culture Studies, Spanish Linguistics and Language Studies and Latin American Literature Analysis, together about 43.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Literature and Literary Theory and Language and Linguistics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Verba Hispanica is an internationally recognized scholarly journal dedicated to research in linguistics, literature, didactics, and cultural studies related not only to the Hispanic sphere, but also to the Portuguese, Catalan, and Galician. Its primary objective is to provide a forum for critical reflection and the dissemination of original research that advances the field of Hispanic studies in all its dimensions. The journal publishes original contributions in Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, and English, ensuring a plural and inclusive perspective. Its structure includes thematic issues and specialized sections. The journal opens with an introduction to the central theme, followed by a main section featuring articles aligned with that theme. The Reviews section offers critical evaluations of recent scholarly and professional publications, while the Varia section includes studies on diverse topics within philology, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue. Verba Hispanica has established itself as a leading reference for researchers, educators, and professionals interested in the language, literature, and culture of the Hispanic, Portuguese, Catalan, and Galician traditions, fostering academic excellence and the internationalization of knowledge.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 4, Serbia 2, Italy 1, Portugal 1, Argentina 1 (10 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Spanish Literature and Culture StudiesArts and Humanities16.4%
- Spanish Linguistics and Language StudiesArts and Humanities15.2%
- Latin American Literature AnalysisArts and Humanities12.1%
- Early Modern Spanish LiteratureArts and Humanities6.9%
- Comparative Literary Analysis and CriticismArts and Humanities6.5%
- Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationArts and Humanities6.2%
- Translation Studies and PracticesArts and Humanities3.1%
- Poetry Analysis and CriticismArts and Humanities3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ERIH PLUSPublisher website
Other: CNKI, Latindex, Sherpa Romeo
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
- h-index
- 10OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 11OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.09OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 642 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 2025 | 14 | 14 | 47 |
| 2024 | 18 | 18 | 41 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 | 41 |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 | 72 |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 | 50 |
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 16 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-SA | |
| 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 prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Keywords
- 5
- Reference style
- MLA
Article types accepted1, with length limits
- book revieware usually no more than two years old. Book reviews should not exceed 1500 words. Use Times New Roman, 12 point font, and 1.5 line spacing.main text ≤ 1,500 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use
Generative AI use policy Model summary
Please ensure that any use of generative AI in the preparation of your manuscript complies with the journal’s ethical guidelines.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Research data management policy Model summary
Authors are required to follow the journal’s research data management policy (available at: https://journals.uni-lj.si/VerbaHispanica/research_data). Manuscripts should be prepared and submitted in accordance with this policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publication ethics policy Model summary
Authors must adhere to the journal’s publication ethics (available at https://journals.uni-lj.si/VerbaHispanica/Publication_Ethics).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors are confirming that they are the authors of the submitting article, which will be published (print and online) in journal Verba Hispanica by University of Ljubljana Press (University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts, Aškerčeva 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia). Author’s name will be evident in the article in journal. All decisions…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate and unrestricted access to its content, based on the principle that making research freely available to the public fosters a greater global exchange of knowledge. Article Processing Charges The journal Verba Hispanica does not charge authors or any third party for publication. Both submission and processing of manuscripts, and publication of articles are free of cha…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Verba Hispanica publishes original scholarly articles that have successfully passed a positive peer review. To ensure the highest standards of research quality and in accordance with the criteria and guidelines established by academic evaluation process, all submissions are subject to a double-blind peer review process by at least two reviewers. In cases where reviewers’ assessments differ signifi…
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
- Znanstvena založba Filozofske fakultete Univerze v Ljubljani (Ljubljana University Press, Faculty of Arts)
- Country or region
- Slovenia
- Language
- Spanish, Portuguese, Galician, Catalan
- ISSN
- 0353-9660
- Electronic ISSN
- 2350-4250
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 33, Issue 1 (2025)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Verba Hispanica
How long does peer review take at Verba Hispanica?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 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 Verba Hispanica?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Keywords: 5; Reference style: MLA. 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 Verba Hispanica 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 Spain (4), Serbia (2) and Italy (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Verba Hispanica?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Verba Hispanica is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists ERIH PLUS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Verba Hispanica open access, and what is the APC?
Verba Hispanica 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .