Modern Language Journal Citation Rate 2026
0026-7902
eISSN 1540-4781
Wiley
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Modern Language Journal
Modern Language Journal (MLJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning and Historical Linguistics and Language Studies, published by Wiley in US, catalogued under ISSN 0026-7902 (e-ISSN 1540-4781). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.48 (Q1 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 ~$3450 USD). OpenAlex records 24,454 works and 550,663 citations, with an h-index of 307.
Modern Language Journal Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Modern Language Journal has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.48, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning 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.
Modern Language Journal operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Modern Language Journal 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 Modern Language Journal against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Modern Language Journal
- Budget $3450 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Historical Linguistics and Language Studies, Lexicography and Language Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0026-7902 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1540-4781 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3450 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Modern Language Journal is published by Wiley and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3450.
In our subject taxonomy, Modern Language Journal is classified under EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Historical Linguistics and Language Studies, Lexicography and Language Studies and Multilingual Education and Policy.
Modern Language Journal 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 3.480.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.480 | 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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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S72851247
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