Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus-SPiL Plus

metrics 2024

Advancing Linguistic Insight and Collaboration

Introduction

Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus (SPiL Plus), published by the Department of General Linguistics at the University of Stellenbosch, is a prominent open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of research in the field of linguistics. Established in 1980, SPiL Plus provides a collaborative platform for researchers, professionals, and students worldwide, facilitating the sharing of innovative linguistics research from diverse subfields. With an ISSN of 1726-541X and an E-ISSN of 2224-3380, this journal has secured its place in the academic landscape, despite currently holding a Q4 ranking in Linguistics and Language for 2023. It's ranked 481 out of 1088 in the Scopus metrics for Arts and Humanities and stands at the 55th percentile, confirming its relevance and contribution to the linguistics discourse. The journal aims to foster scholarly exchange and address significant linguistic issues, making it an essential resource for anyone passionate about language and its complexities. Readers can access its articles freely, promoting wider accessibility and engagement with linguistic research from South Africa and beyond.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.11
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.30
H-Index4
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.04
Influence0.23
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life16.60
JCI0.21
Total Documents126
WOS Total Citations72
SCIMAGO Total Citations79
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1
Scopus Journal Rank0.11
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.47
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.42
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.52

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Language and Linguistics in Arts and Humanities
Rank #481/1088
Percentile 55.79
Quartile Q2
Linguistics and Language in Social Sciences
Rank #562/1167
Percentile 51.84
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 226/297
Percentile 24.10
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

LINGUISTICS
Rank 254/297
Percentile 14.48
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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