Modern Language Quarterly

About Modern Language Quarterly

Modern Language Quarterly is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Duke University Press.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, Modern Language Quarterly maintains a standard position in the US academic market. With an impact factor of 1.39, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

ISSN (Print) 0026-7929
ISSN (Online) 1527-1943
Publisher Duke University Press
Country United States
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About Modern Language Quarterly

Modern Language Quarterly is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Duke University Press.

Modern Language Quarterly is published by Duke University Press from US as a journal. It has published 4,952 works to date, attracting 39,548 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 85, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Poetry Analysis and Criticism, German Literature and Culture Studies, Medieval Literature and History.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Modern Language Quarterly

The current impact factor of Modern Language Quarterly is 1.392.

No, Modern Language Quarterly is not an open access journal.

Modern Language Quarterly is published by Duke University Press.
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Updated April 2026

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Impact Factor
1.392
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
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Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.392 CiteScore (Scopus)

Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

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Journal at a Glance
4,952
Total Works
39,548
Total Citations
85
h-index
1.39
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where Modern Language Quarterly most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Poetry Analysis and Criticism
    Arts and Humanities
    524 works
  2. German Literature and Culture Studies
    Arts and Humanities
    314 works
  3. Medieval Literature and History
    Arts and Humanities
    313 works
  4. Historical Linguistics and Language Studies
    Arts and Humanities
    277 works
  5. Historical and Literary Studies
    Social Sciences
    243 works
  6. Shakespeare, Adaptation, and Literary Criticism
    Arts and Humanities
    238 works
  7. Literature: history, themes, analysis
    Arts and Humanities
    184 works
  8. Translation Studies and Practices
    Arts and Humanities
    170 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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