Neurobiology of Language

metrics 2024

Advancing understanding at the crossroads of linguistics and neuroscience.

Introduction

Neurobiology of Language, published by MIT Press, is a premier scholarly journal dedicated to pioneering research at the intersection of linguistics and neuroscience. As part of the prestigious Q1 quartile in both Linguistics and Neurology, this journal not only ranks in the top tier of its fields—placing 41st out of 1167 in Linguistics and 57th out of 192 in Neurology according to Scopus—but also serves as a vital platform for innovative studies that explore the complexities of language from a neurobiological perspective. Though offered under a traditional subscription model, the journal ensures accessibility to groundbreaking research that is crucial for advancing our understanding of how language is processed and represented in the brain. With a focus on works produced between 2020 and 2024, the Neurobiology of Language is committed to disseminating influential and transformative research that shapes the future of cognitive science, language development, and neuropsychology, making it an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students alike.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.61
Journal Impact Factor3.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.60
H-Index14
Journal IF Without Self3.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.24
Influence1.70
Immediacy Index1.10
Cited Half Life3.00
Citing Half Life10.90
JCI1.28
Total Documents108
WOS Total Citations452
SCIMAGO Total Citations597
SCIMAGO SELF Citations26
Scopus Journal Rank1.61
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.68
Cites / Document (3 Years)4.23
Cites / Document (4 Years)4.23

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #41/1167
Percentile 96.49
Quartile Q1
Neurology in Neuroscience
Rank #57/192
Percentile 70.31
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 12/297
Percentile 96.10
Quartile Q1
NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 103/310
Percentile 66.90
Quartile Q2
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 10/99
Percentile 90.40
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 60/297
Percentile 79.80
Quartile Q1
NEUROSCIENCES
Rank 59/310
Percentile 80.97
Quartile Q1
PSYCHOLOGY, EXPERIMENTAL
Rank 16/99
Percentile 83.84
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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