First Language

metrics 2024

Cultivating Expertise in Linguistic Development

Introduction

First Language is a prestigious journal dedicated to the study of language acquisition, development, and use, published by SAGE Publications Ltd. With an ISSN of 0142-7237 and E-ISSN 1740-2344, this journal has been a vital resource in the fields of Education and Linguistics since its inception in 1980. It proudly holds a 2023 Q1 ranking in Linguistics and Language and a Q2 ranking in Education, underscoring its significant impact and contribution to these dynamic fields. Positioned in the 91st and 90th percentiles in Scopus rankings for Language and Linguistics and Social Sciences, respectively, First Language attracts a global readership, fostering rigorous scholarly discussion and exploration. The journal is not Open Access, ensuring that its curated content maintains a high level of academic integrity and exclusivity. With a rich historical scope extending to 2024, First Language serves as an essential platform for researchers, practitioners, and students committed to advancing our understanding of language in all its complexities.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.56
Journal Impact Factor1.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index51
Journal IF Without Self1.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.21
Influence0.60
Immediacy Index0.80
Cited Half Life10.10
Citing Half Life11.90
JCI1.19
Total Documents637
WOS Total Citations1047
SCIMAGO Total Citations2449
SCIMAGO SELF Citations369
Scopus Journal Rank0.56
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.46
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.60
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.91

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #90/1088
Percentile 91.73
Quartile Q1
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #106/1167
Percentile 90.92
Quartile Q1
Education in Social Sciences
Rank #420/1543
Percentile 72.78
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 106/297
Percentile 64.50
Quartile Q2
PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 74/91
Percentile 19.20
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS
Rank 59/393
Percentile 84.99
Quartile Q1
LINGUISTICS
Rank 70/297
Percentile 76.43
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Rank 22/91
Percentile 75.82
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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