Forum for Modern Language Studies Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0015-8518 eISSN 1471-6860 Oxford University Press GB

Q4 Quartile

About Forum for Modern Language Studies
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Forum for Modern Language Studies (FMLS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering French Literature and Criticism and French Literature and Poetry, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0015-8518 (e-ISSN 1471-6860). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.19 (Q4 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3167 USD). OpenAlex records 5,241 works and 5,403 citations, with an h-index of 26.

Forum for Modern Language Studies Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Forum for Modern Language Studies has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.19, placing it in the Q4 quartile within the French Literature and Criticism research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Forum for Modern Language Studies operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Forum for Modern Language Studies should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Forum for Modern Language Studies against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Forum for Modern Language Studies
  • Budget $3167 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers French Literature and Criticism, French Literature and Poetry, German Literature and Culture Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Forum for Modern … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-85%
Field avg: 1.22
APC vs Field Avg
+7%
Field avg: $2957

Compared against 4 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0015-8518
ISSN (Online) 1471-6860
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3167 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Forum for Modern Language Studies is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3167.

In our subject taxonomy, Forum for Modern Language Studies is classified under French Literature and Criticism, French Literature and Poetry, German Literature and Culture Studies and Historical Linguistics and Language Studies.

Forum for Modern Language Studies is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.188.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forum for Modern Language Studies

Forum for Modern Language Studies does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.188 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Forum for Modern Language Studies is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Forum for Modern Language Studies is $3167 USD.

Forum for Modern Language Studies is published by Oxford University Press.

Forum for Modern Language Studies shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Forum for Modern Language Studies is 0015-8518. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1471-6860.

Forum for Modern Language Studies sits in the Q4 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.19, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
0.188
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 0.188 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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