Study Abroad Research in Second Language Acquisition and International Education

Aims & Scope

Reflecting the growth of international exchange programmes in an educational context, Study Abroad Research in Second Language Acquisition and International Education has as its focus the role of study abroad in language learning and educational development.

In the area of language learning, articles explore all facets of second language acquisition during study abroad such as the nature of linguistic development, input engagement and interaction, and the role of contextual, social and socio-biographical factors underpinning the learner’s experience abroad.

The journal also explores issues beyond the linguistic, such as the relationship between study abroad and academic, professional, personal and social development.

A complementary area of focus is educational policy and planning issues in study abroad exchange programmes within international education.

The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles, thematic issues, invited state-of-the-art articles, and short squibs and research reports.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.611

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	11

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9488

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	45

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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 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.

• Personality changes after the ‘year abroad’?

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Nicole, Jean-Marc, Zeynep, Kevin

• An appraisal of the Language Contact Profile as a tool to research local engagement in study abroad

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Julieta, Anna M.

• Acquisition, study abroad and individual differences

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Bret, Sara, Melissa

• The short-term homestay as a context for language learning

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Celeste, Qian, Sheng-Hsun, Dali

• Dialect and identity

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Angela, Anne

• Variables affecting the maintenance of L2 proficiency and fluency four years post-study abroad

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Amanda, Nicole, Judith, Jhon A.

• Quantity of target language contact in study abroad and knowledge of multiword expressions

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Klara

• The language use, attitudes, and motivation of Chinese students prior to a semester-long sojourn in an English-speaking environment

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Jane

• The American gaze east

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Emma, Wenhao

• The role of social networks and intense friendships in study abroad students’ L2 use and speaking development

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Kristof

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