Language Assessment Quarterly

About Language Assessment Quarterly

About Language Assessment Quarterly

Language Assessment Quarterly is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Routledge (United States). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2009-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 1543-4303, 1543-4311; H-index 44; Impact Factor 4.4.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

• H-index (44): 44 articles have each received at least 44 citations, indicating growing recognition.
• Impact Factor (4.4): Average citations per recent article. A solid figure indicating regular citation by the research community.

Publishing in Language Assessment Quarterly

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

• Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
• Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

• Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
• Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
• Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
• Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Language Assessment Quarterly?
1543-4303, 1543-4311.

Who publishes Language Assessment Quarterly?
Routledge.

What are Language Assessment Quarterly's metrics?
Impact Factor 4.4; H-index 44.

Is Language Assessment Quarterly peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.