Journal of Learning Disabilities

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Learning Disabilities (JLD), a multidisciplinary, international publication, presents work and comments related to learning disabilities.

Initial consideration of a manuscript depends upon (a) the relevance and usefulness of the content to the readership; (b) how the manuscript compares to other articles dealing with similar content on pertinent variables (e.g., sample size, research design, review of literature); (c) clarity of writing style; and (d) the author's adherence to APA guidelines.

Articles cover such fields as education, psychology, neurology, medicine, law, and counseling.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.477

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	111

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2461

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	452

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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
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions 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.

• Explaining the Differences Between the Dyslexic and the Garden-Variety Poor Reader

  Citation: 775

  Authors: Keith E.

• Mathematics and Learning Disabilities

  Citation: 750

  Authors: David C.

• Intensive Remedial Instruction for Children with Severe Reading Disabilities

  Citation: 655

  Authors: Joseph K., Ann W., Richard K., Carol A., Kytja K. S., Tim

• Longitudinal Studies of Phonological Processing and Reading

  Citation: 570

  Authors: Joseph K., Richard K., Carol A.

• ADHD and Achievement

  Citation: 496

  Authors: Thomas W., Eric A., Joseph J., Marley W.

• Early Identification and Interventions for Students With Mathematics Difficulties

  Citation: 462

  Authors: Russell, Nancy C., Jonathan R.

• Naming-Speed Processes, Timing, and Reading

  Citation: 460

  Authors: Maryanne, Patricia Greig, Kathleen

• IQ Is Irrelevant to the Definition of Learning Disabilities

  Citation: 422

  Authors: Linda S.

• Specific Deficits in Component Reading and Language Skills

  Citation: 400

  Authors: Richard, Barbara, Frances, John, David

• Comorbidity of Reading Disability and Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

  Citation: 370

  Authors: Erik G., Bruce F.

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