Language Matters

metrics 2024

Transforming Perspectives on Language Acquisition

Introduction

Language Matters is a prestigious journal dedicated to the dynamic field of Linguistics and Language, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd in the United Kingdom. With an ISSN of 1022-8195 and an E-ISSN of 1753-5395, this journal serves as an essential platform for scholars seeking to explore the multifaceted relationships between language and society. Recognized in the 2023 Category Quartiles as Q2 in Linguistics and Language, it boasts impressive Scopus rankings, sitting at #298 out of 1088 in the Arts and Humanities category and #356 out of 1167 in Social Sciences, highlighting its significant impact on the field with a 72nd and 69th percentile ranking, respectively. The journal's scope encompasses a wide range of topics including language acquisition, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics, making it a vital resource for researchers, educators, and students alike. By not offering open access, it maintains a curated selection of high-quality peer-reviewed articles, ensuring that academic rigor and relevance are upheld for its readership. With a publication range spanning from 1993 to 2024, Language Matters continues to shape conversations and advance knowledge in the ever-evolving landscape of linguistic research.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.21
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index17
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.03
Influence0.18
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life9.70
Citing Half Life14.20
JCI0.46
Total Documents464
WOS Total Citations153
SCIMAGO Total Citations385
SCIMAGO SELF Citations58
Scopus Journal Rank0.21
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.63
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.69
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.64

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #298/1088
Percentile 72.61
Quartile Q2
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #356/1167
Percentile 69.49
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 206/297
Percentile 30.80
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS
Rank 196/393
Percentile 50.13
Quartile Q2
LINGUISTICS
Rank 201/297
Percentile 32.32
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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