Journal of College Reading and Learning

Aims & Scope

The Journal of College Reading and Learning (JCRL) invites authors to submit their scholarly research for publication.

JCRL is an international forum for the publication of high-quality articles on theory, research, and policy related to areas of developmental education, postsecondary literacy instruction, and learning assistance at the postsecondary level.

JCRL is published triannually in the spring, summer, and fall for the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

In addition to publishing investigations of the reading, writing, thinking, and studying of college learners, JCRL seeks manuscripts with a college focus on the following topics: effective teaching for struggling learners, learning through new technologies and texts, learning support for culturally and linguistically diverse student populations, and program evaluations of developmental and learning assistance instructional models.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16219

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	55

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.313

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	22

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Patterns of Academic Procrastination

  Citation: 144

  Authors: Victor, David, Michael

• Adult Learning Theory: Applications to Non-Traditional College Students

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Cari, Jason

• Peer Mentoring in Postsecondary Education: Implications for Research and Practice

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Stephanie

• Academic Support and College Success for Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Peter F., Julie Ann, Jennifer V.

• Advice about the Use of Learning Styles: A Major Myth in Education

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Myron H., Keith

• Cyber “Pokes”: Motivational Antidote for Developmental College Readers

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Joy

• Effects of a Self-Regulated Learning Course on the Academic Performance and Graduation Rate of College Students in an Academic Support Program

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Frederick T., Shuqiang, Gary T.

• Connected Yet Distracted: Multitasking Among College Students

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Kouider, Julie, Carla

• The Effectiveness of Strategic Reading Instruction for College Developmental Readers

  Citation: 35

  Authors: David C., Sheila A., Richard

• Gender Differences in Reading Strategy Use among ESL College Students

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Alexander

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