LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY

metrics 2024

Advancing Understanding of Language and Society

Introduction

LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY, published by Cambridge University Press, is a leading interdisciplinary journal that explores the intricate relationship between language and social factors. With an impressive track record since its inception in 1972, this journal has become a critical resource for researchers and practitioners in the fields of linguistics, sociology, and political science, as evidenced by its high ranking in both the Q1 quartile and Scopus percentile rankings. In 2023, it was placed within the top 94th percentile among its peers in language and linguistics and the 93rd percentile in sociology. Furthermore, LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY provides an insightful platform for understanding language as both a social practice and a key element of identity and power dynamics. Although it does not currently offer Open Access options, its rigorous peer-reviewed content remains essential for advancing scholarship and informing professional practice in the study of language in diverse societal contexts. With its scholarly contributions, LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY continues to shape discourse and foster academic collaboration across disciplines.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.88
Journal Impact Factor2.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.30
H-Index74
Journal IF Without Self2.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.41
Influence1.36
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life19.00
Citing Half Life11.10
JCI1.21
Total Documents608
WOS Total Citations2624
SCIMAGO Total Citations3447
SCIMAGO SELF Citations146
Scopus Journal Rank0.88
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.28
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.41
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.93

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #65/1088
Percentile 94.03
Quartile Q1
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #79/1167
Percentile 93.23
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #259/1466
Percentile 82.33
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 47/297
Percentile 84.30
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 72/217
Percentile 67.10
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 67/297
Percentile 77.44
Quartile Q1
SOCIOLOGY
Rank 51/217
Percentile 76.50
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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