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TESOL Journal

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 734 12 13 7

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 17
Documents by Best Scientists*: 18
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 33
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.911
Impact Factor: 1.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at TESOL Journal?

The journal generally zeroes in on subjects such as Pedagogy, Mathematics education, English second language, Teaching method and Second language instruction. The journal explores research in Pedagogy and the adjacent study of Higher education. The research on Mathematics education tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Professional development, Faculty development and Curriculum.

Many of the studies tackled connect English second language with a similar field of study like Linguistics. Language transfer and Reading (process) are all aspects of Linguistics research featured in the journal. The Teaching method study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of English language.

The research on Second language instruction discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Writing instruction. The majority of Language assessment studies presented zero in on Test of English as a Foreign Language. The studies tackled, which mainly focus on Comprehension approach, apply to Second-language acquisition as well.

  • Pedagogy (37.05%)
  • Mathematics education (34.40%)
  • English second language (25.33%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Learning Vocabulary in Lexical Sets: Dangers and Guidelines (120 citations)
  • ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT: RESPONSES TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS (105 citations)
  • Teaching English as an International Language: Implications for Cultural Materials in the Classroom (98 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at TESOL Journal:

The journal papers are mainly concerned with subjects like Pedagogy, Language assessment, Mathematics education, Comprehension approach and English second language. The study on Pedagogy presented in the published articles is investigated in conjunction with research in Context (language use). The journal papers about Teaching method and Ell under the umbrella field of Mathematics education overlap with concepts in Bridging (programming).

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Pedagogy

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Mathematics education, English second language, Second language instruction, Pedagogy and Linguistics are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. The tackled Mathematics education research is interrelated with Professional development which concerns subjects like Action (philosophy). TESOL Journal facilitates discussions on English second language that incorporate concepts from other fields like Language proficiency, Video technology, Self-efficacy and Attitude change.

Second language instruction studies tackled cover an aspect of the field of Teaching method. The Pedagogy research dealing mostly with English for academic purposes is the focus of it. Concepts in Identity (social science), as well as related topics in Self-concept, are covered in the Linguistics research presented in it.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Exploring Global Englishes content and language variation in an academic writing course (2 citations)
  • Revisiting the High Profile English in Action Teacher Professional Development Program in Bangladesh: Promises, Prospects, and Eventualities (1 citations)
  • Level up Your Pronunciation: Impact of a Mobile Game. (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in TESOL Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Amanda K. Kibler (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Caleb Prichard (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Megan Madigan Peercy (6 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Elena Andrei (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Spencer Salas (4 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in TESOL Journal (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Maryland, College Park (9 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Pennsylvania State University (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • City University of New York (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Minnesota (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 34.26% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 15.49% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.04% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.08% of all publications and 63.38% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in TESOL

Studying and practicing research in TESOL not only enhances a person's knowledge and understanding of key areas related to language instruction, it can also pave the way for a variety of career opportunities. These professions range from English teachers in non-English speaking countries to academic administrators in institutions with international students. Some may wish to pursue roles as curriculum advisors or specialist teachers in immigrant-centered non-profit organizations, while others may aspire to become policy developers in governmental bodies or international organizations. Another noteworthy profession aligned with TESOL is that of a mental health counselor focusing on issues related to language and integration.

For instance, becoming a mental health counselor in Texas, where there is a diverse population of English learners, may require specialized training and education. For those interested in this pathway, the requirements generally include a master's degree in counseling or a related field, along with supervised professional experience. Furthermore, the aspirants must pass a state-recognized exam. For an in-depth understanding of the qualifications and steps needed to become a mental health counselor in Texas, we recommend referring to our comprehensive career guide here: Mental health counselor requirements in Texas.

Regardless of the professional path chosen, working in the TESOL field can offer rewarding experiences and opportunities to make a significant difference in people's lives. An understanding of TESOL research topics, as explored in the TESOL Journal, can be invaluable in these career paths, helping practitioners adapt their strategies according to the latest findings and promote successful language learning.

Top Publications

  • Introducing Knowledge-based Vocabulary Lists (KVL)

    Norbert Schmitt;Karen Dunn;Barry O’Sullivan;Laurence Anthony

    (2021)
    29 Citations
  • Is it worth teaching vocabulary

    Paul Nation

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Rethinking instructional strategies with English learners in the content areas

    Scott E. Grapin;Lorena Llosa;Alison Haas;Okhee Lee

    (2021)
    18 Citations
  • L2 vocabulary learning from educational media: The influence of screen‐based scaffolds on the incidental–intentional continuum

    Kevin M. Wong;Rachel M. Flynn;Susan B. Neuman

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • To what extent does productive derivational knowledge of adult L1 speakers and L2 learners at two educational levels differ

    Emi Iwaizumi;Stuart Webb

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Beyond sentence frames: Scaffolding emergent multilingual students' participation in science discourse

    (2023)
    11 Citations
  • Developing instructional materials for English learners in the content areas: An illustration of traditional and contemporary materials in science education

    (2022)
    7 Citations
  • TESOL educators can contribute to the fight-back against racial discrimination and hatred: A personal view from Britain

    Li Wei

    (2021)
    2 Citations
  • Antiracism for East Asian students and professionals in TESOL: A response

    Ryuko Kubota

    (2021)
    2 Citations
  • Is nonverbal behavior during conversation related to perceived fluency?

    (2024)
    2 Citations

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