Journal of Language and Politics

metrics 2024

Fostering Critical Conversations on Language and Politics

Introduction

The Journal of Language and Politics, published by John Benjamins Publishing Co, stands at the forefront of interdisciplinary research, merging the fields of linguistics, political science, and sociology. With an ISSN of 1569-2159 and an E-ISSN of 1569-9862, this esteemed journal has been a pivotal platform for scholarly discourse since its inception in 2002. As of 2023, it holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in multiple categories, including History, Linguistics and Language, and Sociology and Political Science, showcasing its significant impact and relevance within the academic community. Researchers, professionals, and students will find a wealth of rigorously peer-reviewed articles that explore the intricate ways language influences political behavior, social structures, and cultural discourse. Although not an open access journal, it remains an essential resource for those invested in understanding the dynamic interplay between language and politics, enriching the study of social phenomena on a global scale.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.76
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index37
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.52
Immediacy Index0.40
Cited Half Life6.70
Citing Half Life7.40
JCI1.55
Total Documents685
WOS Total Citations688
SCIMAGO Total Citations1825
SCIMAGO SELF Citations150
Scopus Journal Rank0.76
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.11
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.88
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.67

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #401/1466
Percentile 72.65
Quartile Q2
Communication in Social Sciences
Rank #149/511
Percentile 70.84
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 67/297
Percentile 77.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS
Rank 35/393
Percentile 91.09
Quartile Q1
LINGUISTICS
Rank 42/297
Percentile 85.86
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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