Journal profile
Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning
ISSN 2252-8385 · eISSN 2541-4399 · English Education Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang · Indonesia
Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 6 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning is published by English Education Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, English Language Learning and Teaching and Second Language Acquisition and Learning, together about 56.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
FOCUS Vision: Journal for Language and Foreign Language Learning focuses on research-based articles on first, second, and foreign language learning. The aim is to publish original research articles (ORA) that explore language learning and teaching. Its scope is international in that it welcomes articles from academics, researchers, graduate students, and policymakers. All articles should be in English. SCOPE Foreign language acquisition, Translation and language learning, Foreign language learning and identity, Gender and equality in English language learning, Foreign language skills, Linguistics and English language learning, Literature and English language learning, and Foreign language teaching and learning All disciplinary perspectives are welcomed, from linguistics and psychology to anthropology, cognitive science, neuroscience, sociology, and religious studies.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Daviq RizalPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 26, Malaysia 8, Iran 5, New Zealand 2, Pakistan 2 (51 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 Humanities31.9%
- English Language Learning and TeachingComputer Science16.2%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology8.4%
- Linguistics and Language AnalysisArts and Humanities8.1%
- Discourse Analysis in Language StudiesArts and Humanities4.2%
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities3.7%
- Language Acquisition and EducationPsychology3.4%
- Student Assessment and FeedbackSocial Sciences2.6%
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
ScopusPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, Dimensions, Crossref, SINTA 2, MORAREF, Sinta, Mendeley
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
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 161 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 13 | 24 |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | 47 |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 96 |
| 2023 | 10 | 10 | 112 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 118 |
| 2021 | 13 | 13 | 90 |
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 PubMed · to
Too few articlesOnly 1 articles from the last 24 months carry both submission and acceptance dates, too few for a median
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single 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-NC | |
| 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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 200 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 5,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- Cover letter
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- original research articlesIt aims to publish original research articles (ORA) contributing to all aspects of language learningLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePeer review
- Peer review
Submissions outside scope or violating author guidelines (e.g., not using Word format, Mendeley, or template) are rejected without review. Model summary
Submissions that are not in the focus and scope of the journal above or that violate the author guidelines, such as not using Microsoft Word document file format, Mendeley, or the article template, will be rejected without review.
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
- English Education Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2252-8385
- Print ISSN
- 2745-9667
- Electronic ISSN
- 2541-4399
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 14, Issue 2 (2025)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning
How long does peer review take at Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 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 Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 200 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 5,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; Cover letter: 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 Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning based?
Of the 51 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (26), Malaysia (8) and Iran (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists Scopus; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning open access, and what is the APC?
Vision Journal of Language and Foreign Language Learning 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: .