What is the Impact Factor of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching is 5.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE).

Is Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching is indexed in Web of Science (SCIE, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 1.879 (Q1) and an H-index of 44.

Who publishes Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching is published by Taylor & Francis. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $3,488 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS SCIE Q1Scopus Q1SCImago #1,629Hybrid

Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching

Identifier (ISSN):1750-1229(Print)/1750-1237(Online)

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Publisher:Taylor & Francis

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (SSCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

5.5↑ +0.9

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

WoS SCIEJCR Quartile

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2022–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching

WoS Q1

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):5.5

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q1

1.879

#1,629

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

44 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: SCIE / JCRQ1

Self-Citation Rate6.5%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

32articles/year

13.81% Gold OA•93.75% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching is an international refereed journal devoted to innovative approaches to methodologies and pedagogies in language learning and teaching. It publishes research articles, review articles and book/materials reviews. It draws on a range of disciplines that share a focus on exploring new approaches to language learning and teaching from a learner-centred perspective. It will appeal to anyone interested in the development of, research into or practical application of new methodologies in language teaching and learning.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Psychology98.8%Mathematics85.7%Mathematics education84.1%Sociology83.3%Pedagogy78.5%Philosophy69.6%Linguistics62.8%Computer science59.7%Political science41.1%Law39.9%Biology23.8%Artificial intelligence22.5%Language acquisition22.3%Economics21.9%Epistemology20.2%

Primary Research Areas

Linguistics

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRSSCI2026

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Rank38/760

IndexSSCI

JCRSSCI2026

LINGUISTICS

Rank11/312

IndexSSCI

JCISSCI2026

EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Rank22/762

IndexSSCI

JCISSCI2026

LINGUISTICS

Rank17/312

IndexSSCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH	JCRSSCI	38/760	Q1
LINGUISTICS	JCRSSCI	11/312	Q1
EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH	JCISSCI	22/762	Q1
LINGUISTICS	JCISSCI	17/312	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF5.5

Articles / Year159

Total Citations153

2025

IF4.6

Articles / Year160

Total Citations686

2024

IF3.1

Articles / Year96

Total Citations886

2023

IF3

Articles / Year37

Total Citations843

2022

IF2.241

Articles / Year57

Total Citations1,139

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	5.5	159	153
2025	4.6	160	686
2024	3.1	96	886
2023	3	37	843
2022	2.241	57	1,139
2021	—	31	981
2020	—	34	919
2019	—	48	1,424
2018	—	31	804
2017	—	40	783
2016	—	31	838
2015	—	57	699

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #1,629Scopus Q1SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:2009-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Social Sciences

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q1

1.879

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q1

Citations / Doc (2 years)

8.31

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$3,488 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations1,340

3-Year Documents161

Citable Documents158

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate48.8%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

EducationQ1

Linguistics and LanguageQ1

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 6.5%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

2区 (Zone 2)Education

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching (ISSN: 1750-1229) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of LINGUISTICS, published by Taylor & Francis in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 5.50, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.879 (Q1), an H-index of 44.

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 32 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,488 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.