Journal of Literacy Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Literacy Research (JLR) is a peer-reviewed journal contributes to the advancement research related to literacy and literacy education.

Current focuses include, but are not limited to: -Literacies from preschool to adulthood -Evolving and expanding definitions of ‘literacy’ -Innovative applications of theory, pedagogy and instruction -Methodological developments in literacy and language research

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.7
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5173

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	210

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.960

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	58

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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 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.

• Rereading “A Pedagogy of Multiliteracies”

  Citation: 360

  Authors: Kevin, Gail

• Limits of the Local: Expanding Perspectives on Literacy as a Social Practice

  Citation: 358

  Authors: Deborah, Katie

• Analysis of Expert Readers in Three Disciplines

  Citation: 239

  Authors: Cynthia, Timothy, Cynthia

• A “Radical” Approach to Reading Development in Chinese: The Role of Semantic Radicals and Phonetic Radicals

  Citation: 192

  Authors: Connie Suk-Han, Ting-Ting, Wing-Kin

• Predicting Reading Comprehension on the Internet

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Julie

• Effective Literacy Instruction for Adolescents

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Donna E.

• Social Constructivism and the School Literacy Learning of Students of Diverse Backgrounds

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Kathryn H.

• Transitions into Teaching: Learning to Teach Writing in Teacher Education and Beyond

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Pamela L., Sheila W., Kate, Clarissa, Susan, Nancy

• Understanding the Language Demands of Schooling: Nouns in Academic Registers

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Zhihui, Mary J., Beverly E.

• Teaching for Literacy Engagement

  Citation: 132

  Authors: John T.

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