Voice and Speech Review

Aims & Scope

Voice and Speech Review (VSR) is a scholarly journal focused on voice and speech topics and training, particularly for the performing arts.

The journal features writing about cutting-edge theory and practice in arts, communication, and interdisciplinary aspects of voice.

The VSR is the only scholarly journal that publishes work about voice and speech training for stage, film, TV, and radio.     VSR MISSION AND GOALS: to provide for the continuing professional development of scholars and practitioners in the field through the publication of pragmatic articles outlining useful methods and approaches to a variety of topics and problems in voice and speech training; to foster a scholarly and intellectually rigorous approach within the voice profession; to provide an outlet for the publication of scholarly research, and to stimulate new research; to provide an open forum for discussion of ideas and opinions related to the voice profession, the performing arts, and communication; to encourage good vocal hygiene and healthful vocal use through the dissemination of practical, up-to-date, and accurate information; to promote communication and collaboration with allied professions and disciplines; to promote discussion toward the refinement of professional standards and practices; to promote international perspectives in the training of voice and speech.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.209

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	11

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20628

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	65

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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 Arts and Humanities 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.

• The unspoken voice and speech debate [or] the sacred cow in the conservatory

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Rockford

• A Powerful Voice: Investigating Vocality and Identity

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Katherine

• Research and practice in Voice Studies: searching for a methodology

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Daron

• Dysconscious racism in mainstream British voice pedagogy and its potential effects on students from pluralistic backgrounds in UK Drama Conservatoires

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Amy Mihyang

• Vocal traditions: Fitzmaurice Voicework

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Jeff, Saul, Tyler

• Historical Landmarks in Singing Voice Pedagogy

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Matthew

• Vocal Traditions: Linklater Voice Method

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Kristin

• Reflections on contemporary commercial singing: an insider’s perspective

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Irene

• De-Colonizing Listening: Toward an Equitable Approach to Speech Training for the Actor

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Daron

• Online Theatre Voice Pedagogy: A Literature Review

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Shannon

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