What is the Impact Factor of Journal of Literary Theory?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Journal of Literary Theory is 0.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Journal of Literary Theory indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Journal of Literary Theory is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q1 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of N/A (Q1) and an H-index of N/A.

Who publishes Journal of Literary Theory and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Journal of Literary Theory is published by International Academic Publisher. For exact article processing charges and subscription guidelines, consult the official editorial guidelines.

WoS ESCI N/AGold OA

Journal of Literary Theory

Identifier (ISSN):1862-5290(Print)/1862-8990(Online)

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

0.2↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

WoS Quartile

N/A

WoS ESCIJCR Quartile

Clarivate WoS JCR

WoS Categories↓

JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Journal of Literary Theory

WoS N/A

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):0.2

Scopus SJR & Rank

N/A

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus / Elsevier Data

H-Index (Hirsch Index)

N/A

papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIN/A

Self-Citation Rate16.7%

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

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessGold OA

5articles/year

100% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Journal of Literary Theory (ISSN: 1862-5290) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM, published by reputable academic bodies. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.20, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Philosophy93%Art54.8%Epistemology39.8%Linguistics39.5%Literature36.9%Psychology35.4%Sociology25.2%Computer science24.8%Political science22.9%Law20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Literary Theory & Criticism

Official Website NLM PubMed Catalog

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Special Issues

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

JCRESCI2026

LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM

N/A

RankN/A

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM

Rank4/58

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM	JCRESCI	N/A	N/A
LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM	JCIESCI	4/58	Q1

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

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

12 year

2026Latest

IF0.2

Articles / Year18

Total Citations0

2025

IF0.4

Articles / Year25

Total Citations41

2024

IF0.6

Articles / Year13

Total Citations15

2023

IF0.2

Articles / Year15

Total Citations22

2022

IF—

Articles / Year19

Total Citations75

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	0.2	18	0
2025	0.4	25	41
2024	0.6	13	15
2023	0.2	15	22
2022	—	19	75
2021	—	7	79
2020	—	17	15
2019	—	11	31
2018	—	22	137
2017	—	25	127
2016	—	16	32
2015	—	17	379

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Not indexed in SCImago / Scopus database

This journal is currently not indexed in Scopus or is an academic publication indexed exclusively in Web of Science (WoS).

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: 16.7%

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):

3区 (Zone 3)Literature

Minor Category (Specific Field):

2区LITERARY THEORY & CRITICISM

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

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 5 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Gold OA model with APC fees are not specified. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.