Journal of Language Identity and Education Guide

The Journal of Language, Identity and Education (JLIE) is an international peer-reviewed academic journal published by Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group. Founded in 2002, the journal examines how language practices, linguistic policies, and communicative interactions intersect with individual and collective identities across formal and informal educational settings. Researchers consult JLIE to evaluate empirical research in bilingual and multilingual education, verify citation data, or prepare manuscripts for peer review.

This profile covers the journal’s indexing across the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) and Scopus, its double-blind peer review process, submission steps, publishing economics, and comparative alternatives.

What it is

The Journal of Language, Identity and Education is a scholarly journal dedicated to critical research in language learning, teaching, and identity formation. Bridging applied linguistics, educational sociology, and language policy, it publishes original empirical research, conceptual analyses, and reviews on linguistic diversity and equity in schools and communities.

Key bibliometric and publication specifications include:

• Full Title: Journal of Language, Identity and Education
• Publisher: Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group)
• Print ISSN: 1534-8458
• Online ISSN: 1532-7701
• Journal Code: hlie20
• Indexing: Web of Science (SSCI, AHCI) and Scopus
• Subject Categories: Education & Educational Research; Linguistics
• Journal Impact Factor (JIF): 1.9 (5-Year Impact Factor: 2.5), recorded in Clarivate Journal Citation Reports
• Scopus CiteScore: 5.9 (Q1 in Education and Language/Linguistics)
• SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 0.738 (Q1 ranking)
• Publication Frequency: 5 to 6 issues per annual volume, plus online first publishing

Authors can review how metrics are derived by consulting our guide on Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and explore scientific journals by impact factor to contextualize citation benchmarks.

Who runs it and what it covers

The journal is directed by Editors-in-Chief Wayne E. Wright and Hyun-Sook Kang (Purdue University), supported by an international editorial board. Editorial management adheres to Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for peer review rigor and research integrity.

JLIE requires submissions to connect language, identity, and education. Submissions must examine how linguistic practices or policies reflect or shape learner identities, equity, or institutional access. Core thematic areas include:

• Multilingualism and Biliteracy: Research on heritage language maintenance, indigenous language revitalization, dual-language education, and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
• Linguistic Ideologies and Power: Critical analyses of deficit perspectives, standard language ideologies, and monocultural educational policies.
• Language Rights and Policy: Institutional, national, and transnational language policies affecting minoritized, immigrant, and refugee communities.
• Learner and Educator Identities: Explorations of how teachers and students negotiate racial, ethnic, national, and multilingual identities in schooling.
• Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies: Studies of translanguaging practices and community-based literacy initiatives.

JLIE accepts qualitative (ethnography, critical discourse analysis, narrative inquiry), quantitative, and mixed-method empirical research. Purely formal linguistic syntax without educational context, clinical speech pathology, and generic school administration without language focus are out of scope.

How to search or use it

Researchers interact with JLIE as prospective authors or literature reviewers. Authors submit manuscripts through Taylor & Francis Online and ScholarOne Manuscripts using this seven-step process:

1. Confirm Scope Fit: Verify that your study investigates the intersection of language, identity, and educational practice.
2. Format Manuscript in APA Style: Prepare the article following APA 7th edition guidelines. Standard manuscripts target 6,000 to 8,000 words, including references and tables.
3. Ensure Double-Blind Anonymization: Remove all author names, affiliations, and acknowledgments from the text. Replace self-citations with anonymized placeholders (e.g., “Author, 2024”). Submit a separate non-blinded title page.
4. Prepare Mandatory Declarations: Include an explicit Data Availability Statement, funding declarations, and research ethics / IRB approvals.
5. Access Submission Portal: Go to the journal homepage at tandfonline.com/journals/hlie20, select “Submit an article”, and log in to ScholarOne using an authenticated ORCID iD.
6. Upload Files and Enter Metadata: Upload the anonymized manuscript, separate title page, and figures. Enter the article title, abstract (150–200 words), and 4–6 keywords into the portal.
7. Select Publishing Model Post-Acceptance: Upon acceptance, choose between standard subscription publishing (zero fee) or gold open access via Taylor & Francis Open Select.

When searching published literature on Taylor & Francis Online, users can filter by keyword, volume, or DOI. For systematic reviews, ensure cited sources meet rigorous standards by checking our guide on evaluating peer-reviewed references.

Strengths and limits

Authors evaluating JLIE should weigh its academic strengths against practical publishing considerations.

Strengths:

• Indexing and Reputation: Consistent Q1 rankings in Web of Science (SSCI) and Scopus ensure broad discoverability.
• Double-Blind Review: Author and reviewer identities remain masked, protecting against institutional or regional bias.
• No Mandatory Publication Fees: Traditional subscription publishing requires zero submission fees or Article Processing Charges (APCs).
• Transformative Agreements: Taylor & Francis maintains Read & Publish agreements with institutions worldwide to cover Open Select open access charges.
• Green Open Access Rights: Authors may archive their accepted manuscript in an institutional repository, supporting green open access self-archiving.

Limits:

• High Selectivity: An acceptance rate of approximately 12% means high editorial screening and competition.
• Review Timeframes: Initial screening averages 36 days, but comprehensive peer review and revision rounds typically require several months.
• Subscription Paywall: Closed-access articles require institutional or individual subscriptions.
• Self-Archiving Embargo: Repository deposit of the Author Accepted Manuscript is subject to a 12- to 18-month publisher embargo.

Alternatives

Researchers in language education and sociolinguistics can consider these related peer-reviewed journals:

• Language and Education: Taylor & Francis journal focused on classroom discourse, pedagogical interaction, and curriculum policy.
• Linguistics and Education: Elsevier journal emphasizing sociocultural linguistics and discourse analysis in learning environments.
• Bilingual Research Journal: Routledge / NABE journal focusing on bilingualism and language rights in the Americas.
• International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism: Taylor & Francis journal covering bilingualism policy and schooling practices.
• Race Ethnicity and Education: Authors examining racial disparities alongside language can review our Journal of Race Ethnicity and Education guide.

The table below summarizes key parameters across these alternatives:

Journal Title	Publisher	Indexing	Peer Review	Publishing Model
Journal of Language, Identity and Education	Routledge (Taylor & Francis)	SSCI, Scopus (Q1)	Double-blind	Hybrid (Free subscription / Open Select APC)
Language and Education	Routledge (Taylor & Francis)	SSCI, Scopus (Q1)	Double-blind	Hybrid (Free subscription / Open Select APC)
Linguistics and Education	Elsevier	SSCI, Scopus (Q1)	Double-blind	Hybrid (Free subscription / Optional APC)
Bilingual Research Journal	Routledge (Taylor & Francis / NABE)	SSCI, Scopus (Q1/Q2)	Double-blind	Hybrid (Free subscription / Open Select APC)
International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism	Routledge (Taylor & Francis)	SSCI, Scopus (Q1)	Double-blind	Hybrid (Free subscription / Open Select APC)

FAQ

What is the Journal of Language, Identity and Education?

The Journal of Language, Identity and Education (JLIE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis) focusing on the intersection of language, identity, and educational practice.

Who publishes the Journal of Language, Identity and Education?

JLIE is published by Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis Group, with editorial offices based at Purdue University.

Is the Journal of Language, Identity and Education peer-reviewed?

Yes. JLIE uses a double-blind peer review process where author and reviewer identities are masked.

What are the ISSNs for the Journal of Language, Identity and Education?

The print ISSN is 1534-8458, and the electronic (online) ISSN is 1532-7701.

What is the Impact Factor and CiteScore of JLIE?

JLIE has a Journal Impact Factor of 1.9 (5-Year IF: 2.5) in Clarivate JCR and a Scopus CiteScore of 5.9 (Q1 in Education and Language/Linguistics).

Does JLIE charge submission fees or Article Processing Charges (APCs)?

Standard subscription publishing has no submission fees or page charges. Gold open access via Open Select requires an APC, often covered by institutional agreements.

What citation and formatting style does the journal require?

Submissions must follow APA 7th edition guidelines, with standard manuscripts between 6,000 and 8,000 words.

Can authors self-archive their manuscripts in an institutional repository?

Yes. Authors may deposit the Author Accepted Manuscript in an institutional repository after the standard 12- to 18-month embargo period.

Sources

• Taylor & Francis Online: Journal of Language, Identity and Education Homepage and Aims/Scope (Accessed 2026-11-11)
• Taylor & Francis Online: Instructions for Authors: Journal of Language, Identity and Education (Accessed 2026-11-11)
• Clarivate: Web of Science Master Journal List and Journal Citation Reports (Accessed 2026-11-11)
• SCImago: Journal of Language, Identity and Education Bibliometrics (Accessed 2026-11-11)
• Taylor & Francis Author Services: Open Select Publishing (Accessed 2026-11-11)