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Top Journals in Linguistics and Language

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Linguistics And Language, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Linguistics and Language falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Computer Assisted Language Learning


Computer Assisted Language Learning is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Computer Assisted Language Learning is 535. ISSN of this journal is/are 17443210, 09588221.

Impact Score: 12.67 h-Index: 86 SJR: 3.513 Overall Ranking: 535



2. Artificial Intelligence Review


Artificial Intelligence Review is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Artificial Intelligence Review is 710. ISSN of this journal is/are 02692821, 15737462.

Impact Score: 19.58 h-Index: 138 SJR: 3.01 Overall Ranking: 710


3. Assessing Writing


Assessing Writing is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Assessing Writing is 787. ISSN of this journal is/are 10752935.

Impact Score: 7.41 h-Index: 56 SJR: 2.847 Overall Ranking: 787


4. Journal of Communication


Journal of Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Communication is 932. ISSN of this journal is/are 00219916, 14602466.

Impact Score: 5.28 h-Index: 169 SJR: 2.532 Overall Ranking: 932


5. Studies in Second Language Acquisition


Studies in Second Language Acquisition is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Studies in Second Language Acquisition is 954. ISSN of this journal is/are 2722631.

Impact Score: 5.93 h-Index: 122 SJR: 2.506 Overall Ranking: 954



6. RELC Journal


RELC Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of RELC Journal is 972. ISSN of this journal is/are 1745526X, 00336882.

Impact Score: 10.77 h-Index: 55 SJR: 2.478 Overall Ranking: 972


7. Research Methods in Applied Linguistics


Research Methods in Applied Linguistics is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Research Methods in Applied Linguistics is 991. ISSN of this journal is/are 27727661.

Impact Score: 12.45 h-Index: 14 SJR: 2.452 Overall Ranking: 991


8. Modern Language Journal


Modern Language Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Modern Language Journal is 1033. ISSN of this journal is/are 15404781, 00267902.

Impact Score: 3.95 h-Index: 123 SJR: 2.394 Overall Ranking: 1033


9. Communication Theory


Communication Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Communication Theory is 1093. ISSN of this journal is/are 14682885, 10503293.

Impact Score: 6.13 h-Index: 102 SJR: 2.316 Overall Ranking: 1093



10. Language Learning


Language Learning is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Language Learning is 1123. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679922, 00238333.

Impact Score: 3.88 h-Index: 141 SJR: 2.287 Overall Ranking: 1123


11. Communication Research


Communication Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Communication Research is 1129. ISSN of this journal is/are 00936502, 15523810.

Impact Score: 6.56 h-Index: 131 SJR: 2.279 Overall Ranking: 1129


12. System


System is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of System is 1195. ISSN of this journal is/are 0346251X.

Impact Score: 6.90 h-Index: 115 SJR: 2.205 Overall Ranking: 1195


13. Language Teaching Research


Language Teaching Research is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Language Teaching Research is 1209. ISSN of this journal is/are 13621688, 14770954.

Impact Score: 6.40 h-Index: 91 SJR: 2.19 Overall Ranking: 1209



14. Journal of Second Language Writing


Journal of Second Language Writing is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Second Language Writing is 1215. ISSN of this journal is/are 10603743.

Impact Score: 4.58 h-Index: 113 SJR: 2.187 Overall Ranking: 1215


15. ReCALL


ReCALL is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of ReCALL is 1226. ISSN of this journal is/are 9583440.

Impact Score: 7.49 h-Index: 71 SJR: 2.177 Overall Ranking: 1226


16. Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching


Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Adam Mickiewicz University. The overall rank of Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching is 1566. ISSN of this journal is/are 20835205, 20841965.

Impact Score: 6.10 h-Index: 33 SJR: 1.915 Overall Ranking: 1566


17. TESOL Quarterly


TESOL Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of TESOL Quarterly is 1645. ISSN of this journal is/are 398322.

Impact Score: 5.48 h-Index: 131 SJR: 1.862 Overall Ranking: 1645


18. Language Teaching


Language Teaching is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Language Teaching is 1658. ISSN of this journal is/are 02614448, 14753049.

Impact Score: 6.54 h-Index: 87 SJR: 1.855 Overall Ranking: 1658


19. Artificial Intelligence


Artificial Intelligence is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Artificial Intelligence is 1681. ISSN of this journal is/are 43702.

Impact Score: 6.09 h-Index: 174 SJR: 1.836 Overall Ranking: 1681


20. Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics


Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by MIT Press Journals. The overall rank of Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics is 1705. ISSN of this journal is/are 2307387X.

Impact Score: 15.05 h-Index: 67 SJR: 1.824 Overall Ranking: 1705


21. Journal of Memory and Language


Journal of Memory and Language is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Memory and Language is 1737. ISSN of this journal is/are 10960821, 0749596X.

Impact Score: 3.45 h-Index: 177 SJR: 1.802 Overall Ranking: 1737


22. Applied Linguistics


Applied Linguistics is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Applied Linguistics is 1791. ISSN of this journal is/are 01426001, 1477450X.

Impact Score: 4.61 h-Index: 132 SJR: 1.763 Overall Ranking: 1791


23. Cognition


Cognition is a journal covering the categories related to Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Cognition is 1944. ISSN of this journal is/are 18737838, 00100277.

Impact Score: 3.21 h-Index: 235 SJR: 1.686 Overall Ranking: 1944


24. Research on Language and Social Interaction


Research on Language and Social Interaction is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Research on Language and Social Interaction is 1945. ISSN of this journal is/are 08351813, 15327973.

Impact Score: 2.30 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.686 Overall Ranking: 1945


25. Journal of English for Academic Purposes


Journal of English for Academic Purposes is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of English for Academic Purposes is 1978. ISSN of this journal is/are 14751585.

Impact Score: 4.39 h-Index: 83 SJR: 1.674 Overall Ranking: 1978


26. Mind and Language


Mind and Language is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Philosophy (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Mind and Language is 1994. ISSN of this journal is/are 14680017, 02681064.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 83 SJR: 1.668 Overall Ranking: 1994


27. Linguistic Inquiry


Linguistic Inquiry is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by MIT Press Journals. The overall rank of Linguistic Inquiry is 2011. ISSN of this journal is/are 243892.

Impact Score: 1.18 h-Index: 91 SJR: 1.661 Overall Ranking: 2011


28. Cognitive Psychology


Cognitive Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Cognitive Psychology is 2029. ISSN of this journal is/are 10955623, 00100285.

Impact Score: 3.41 h-Index: 137 SJR: 1.651 Overall Ranking: 2029


29. Human Communication Research


Human Communication Research is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Human Communication Research is 2131. ISSN of this journal is/are 03603989, 14682958.

Impact Score: 4.83 h-Index: 112 SJR: 1.602 Overall Ranking: 2131


30. Journal of Language and Social Psychology


Journal of Language and Social Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Language and Social Psychology is 2149. ISSN of this journal is/are 15526526, 0261927X.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.593 Overall Ranking: 2149


31. Annual Review of Linguistics


Annual Review of Linguistics is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Annual Reviews Inc.. The overall rank of Annual Review of Linguistics is 2253. ISSN of this journal is/are 23339683, 23339691.

Impact Score: 4.98 h-Index: 37 SJR: 1.548 Overall Ranking: 2253


32. Critical Inquiry in Language Studies


Critical Inquiry in Language Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Critical Inquiry in Language Studies is 2273. ISSN of this journal is/are 15427595, 15427587.

Impact Score: 3.30 h-Index: 29 SJR: 1.542 Overall Ranking: 2273


33. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching


Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching is 2303. ISSN of this journal is/are 17501237, 17501229.

Impact Score: 5.92 h-Index: 38 SJR: 1.529 Overall Ranking: 2303


34. Language Testing


Language Testing is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Language Testing is 2357. ISSN of this journal is/are 02655322, 14770946.

Impact Score: 3.03 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.511 Overall Ranking: 2357


35. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics


Annual Review of Applied Linguistics is a book series covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Annual Review of Applied Linguistics is 2635. ISSN of this journal is/are 2671905.

Impact Score: 6.10 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.417 Overall Ranking: 2635


36. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism


International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism is 2661. ISSN of this journal is/are 13670050.

Impact Score: 4.13 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.41 Overall Ranking: 2661


37. Syntax


Syntax is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Syntax is 2676. ISSN of this journal is/are 13680005, 14679612.

Impact Score: 1.10 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.407 Overall Ranking: 2676


38. Journal of Phonetics


Journal of Phonetics is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Speech and Hearing (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Journal of Phonetics is 2736. ISSN of this journal is/are 00954470, 10958576.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 102 SJR: 1.39 Overall Ranking: 2736


39. Computational Communication Research


Computational Communication Research is a journal covering the categories related to Computational Theory and Mathematics (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Amsterdam University Press. The overall rank of Computational Communication Research is 2757. ISSN of this journal is/are 26659085.

Impact Score: 3.98 h-Index: 14 SJR: 1.383 Overall Ranking: 2757


40. Second Language Research


Second Language Research is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Second Language Research is 2823. ISSN of this journal is/are 14770326, 02676583.

Impact Score: 3.03 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.366 Overall Ranking: 2823


41. Applied Psycholinguistics


Applied Psycholinguistics is a journal covering the categories related to Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Applied Psycholinguistics is 3049. ISSN of this journal is/are 14691817, 01427164.

Impact Score: 3.35 h-Index: 107 SJR: 1.309 Overall Ranking: 3049


42. Metaphor and Symbol


Metaphor and Symbol is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Psychology Press Ltd. The overall rank of Metaphor and Symbol is 3074. ISSN of this journal is/are 15327868, 10926488.

Impact Score: 4.09 h-Index: 37 SJR: 1.303 Overall Ranking: 3074


43. ELT Journal


ELT Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of ELT Journal is 3079. ISSN of this journal is/are 14774526, 09510893.

Impact Score: 3.35 h-Index: 80 SJR: 1.302 Overall Ranking: 3079


44. European Journal of Communication


European Journal of Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of European Journal of Communication is 3096. ISSN of this journal is/are 02673231, 14603705.

Impact Score: 4.25 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.297 Overall Ranking: 3096


45. Language in Society


Language in Society is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Language in Society is 3170. ISSN of this journal is/are 14698013, 00474045.

Impact Score: 2.86 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.28 Overall Ranking: 3170


46. Language Learning Journal


Language Learning Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Language Learning Journal is 3225. ISSN of this journal is/are 9571736.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 43 SJR: 1.267 Overall Ranking: 3225


47. Language Assessment Quarterly


Language Assessment Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Language Assessment Quarterly is 3289. ISSN of this journal is/are 15434303, 15434311.

Impact Score: 2.44 h-Index: 39 SJR: 1.253 Overall Ranking: 3289


48. Topics in Cognitive Science


Topics in Cognitive Science is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Human-Computer Interaction (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Topics in Cognitive Science is 3295. ISSN of this journal is/are 17568765, 17568757.

Impact Score: 3.63 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.252 Overall Ranking: 3295


49. Linguistics and Philosophy


Linguistics and Philosophy is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Philosophy (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Linguistics and Philosophy is 3359. ISSN of this journal is/are 1650157.

Impact Score: 1.44 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.242 Overall Ranking: 3359


50. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning Memory and Cognition


Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning Memory and Cognition is a journal covering the categories related to Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning Memory and Cognition is 3423. ISSN of this journal is/are 19391285, 02787393.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 181 SJR: 1.227 Overall Ranking: 3423


51. Language and Education


Language and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Language and Education is 3494. ISSN of this journal is/are 9500782.

Impact Score: 3.66 h-Index: 63 SJR: 1.213 Overall Ranking: 3494


52. Journal of Pragmatics


Journal of Pragmatics is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Pragmatics is 3524. ISSN of this journal is/are 3782166.

Impact Score: 2.01 h-Index: 128 SJR: 1.206 Overall Ranking: 3524


53. Open Mind


Open Mind is a journal covering the categories related to Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2). It is published by . The overall rank of Open Mind is 3564. ISSN of this journal is/are 24702986.

Impact Score: 2.30 h-Index: 12 SJR: 1.198 Overall Ranking: 3564


54. Applied Linguistics Review


Applied Linguistics Review is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by De Gruyter Mouton. The overall rank of Applied Linguistics Review is 3611. ISSN of this journal is/are 18686303, 18686311.

Impact Score: 4.10 h-Index: 37 SJR: 1.188 Overall Ranking: 3611


55. Spanish Journal of Psychology


Spanish Journal of Psychology is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Spanish Journal of Psychology is 3617. ISSN of this journal is/are 19882904, 11387416.

Impact Score: 1.93 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.188 Overall Ranking: 3617


56. Language, Culture and Curriculum


Language, Culture and Curriculum is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Language, Culture and Curriculum is 3655. ISSN of this journal is/are 7908318.

Impact Score: 4.39 h-Index: 48 SJR: 1.18 Overall Ranking: 3655


57. Neurobiology of Language


Neurobiology of Language is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Neurology (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Neurobiology of Language is 3663. ISSN of this journal is/are 26414368.

Impact Score: 3.02 h-Index: 18 SJR: 1.179 Overall Ranking: 3663


58. Poetics


Poetics is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Poetics is 3678. ISSN of this journal is/are 0304422X.

Impact Score: 2.38 h-Index: 82 SJR: 1.176 Overall Ranking: 3678


59. Discourse and Society


Discourse and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Discourse and Society is 3690. ISSN of this journal is/are 14603624, 09579265.

Impact Score: 3.77 h-Index: 90 SJR: 1.174 Overall Ranking: 3690


60. Reading and Writing


Reading and Writing is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology (Q1); Speech and Hearing (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Reading and Writing is 3723. ISSN of this journal is/are 09224777, 15730905.

Impact Score: 3.16 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.168 Overall Ranking: 3723


61. Computational Linguistics


Computational Linguistics is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Computational Linguistics is 3799. ISSN of this journal is/are 08912017, 15309312.

Impact Score: 10.41 h-Index: 118 SJR: 1.154 Overall Ranking: 3799


62. International Journal of Multilingualism


International Journal of Multilingualism is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Journal of Multilingualism is 3930. ISSN of this journal is/are 14790718.

Impact Score: 4.67 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.134 Overall Ranking: 3930


63. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools


Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Speech and Hearing (Q1). It is published by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The overall rank of Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools is 3979. ISSN of this journal is/are 01611461, 15589129.

Impact Score: 3.03 h-Index: 84 SJR: 1.124 Overall Ranking: 3979


64. Natural Language and Linguistic Theory


Natural Language and Linguistic Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Natural Language and Linguistic Theory is 4005. ISSN of this journal is/are 0167806X, 15730859.

Impact Score: 1.44 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.12 Overall Ranking: 4005


65. Bilingualism: Language and Cognition


Bilingualism: Language and Cognition is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Bilingualism: Language and Cognition is 4009. ISSN of this journal is/are 14691841, 13667289.

Impact Score: 2.63 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.119 Overall Ranking: 4009


66. Language Awareness


Language Awareness is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Language Awareness is 4025. ISSN of this journal is/are 9658416.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 53 SJR: 1.117 Overall Ranking: 4025


67. English for Specific Purposes


English for Specific Purposes is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of English for Specific Purposes is 4151. ISSN of this journal is/are 8894906.

Impact Score: 3.49 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.097 Overall Ranking: 4151


68. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development


Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development is 4206. ISSN of this journal is/are 1434632.

Impact Score: 4.16 h-Index: 70 SJR: 1.088 Overall Ranking: 4206


69. Language Learning and Technology


Language Learning and Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Language Learning and Technology is 4320. ISSN of this journal is/are 10943501.

Impact Score: 4.66 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.07 Overall Ranking: 4320


70. Journal of Sociolinguistics


Journal of Sociolinguistics is a journal covering the categories related to History and Philosophy of Science (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Philosophy (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Sociolinguistics is 4415. ISSN of this journal is/are 13606441, 14679841.

Impact Score: 2.14 h-Index: 68 SJR: 1.057 Overall Ranking: 4415


71. Interpreting


Interpreting is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Interpreting is 4562. ISSN of this journal is/are 13846647.

Impact Score: 1.78 h-Index: 45 SJR: 1.034 Overall Ranking: 4562


72. Language


Language is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Linguistic Society of America. The overall rank of Language is 4631. ISSN of this journal is/are 15350665, 00978507.

Impact Score: 1.54 h-Index: 98 SJR: 1.025 Overall Ranking: 4631


73. Communication Monographs


Communication Monographs is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Communication Monographs is 4692. ISSN of this journal is/are 03637751, 14795787.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.017 Overall Ranking: 4692


74. IRAL - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching


IRAL - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG. The overall rank of IRAL - International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching is 4899. ISSN of this journal is/are 0019042X, 16134141.

Impact Score: 2.65 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.991 Overall Ranking: 4899


75. Journal of Politeness Research


Journal of Politeness Research is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by De Gruyter Mouton. The overall rank of Journal of Politeness Research is 4906. ISSN of this journal is/are 16125681, 16134877.

Impact Score: 1.94 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.99 Overall Ranking: 4906


76. Mind, Culture, and Activity


Mind, Culture, and Activity is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Mind, Culture, and Activity is 4933. ISSN of this journal is/are 10749039, 15327884.

Impact Score: 1.49 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.987 Overall Ranking: 4933


77. Journal of Semantics


Journal of Semantics is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Artificial Intelligence (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Semantics is 4946. ISSN of this journal is/are 01675133, 14774593.

Impact Score: 1.13 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.986 Overall Ranking: 4946


78. Natural Language Semantics


Natural Language Semantics is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Philosophy (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Natural Language Semantics is 5097. ISSN of this journal is/are 0925854X.

Impact Score: 0.84 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.969 Overall Ranking: 5097


79. Journal of Literacy Research


Journal of Literacy Research is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Literacy Research is 5175. ISSN of this journal is/are 1086296X, 15548430.

Impact Score: 1.92 h-Index: 58 SJR: 0.96 Overall Ranking: 5175


80. Attention, Perception, and Psychophysics


Attention, Perception, and Psychophysics is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2); Sensory Systems (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Attention, Perception, and Psychophysics is 5206. ISSN of this journal is/are 1943393X, 19433921.

Impact Score: 1.91 h-Index: 139 SJR: 0.956 Overall Ranking: 5206


81. Journal of Child Language


Journal of Child Language is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Child Language is 5327. ISSN of this journal is/are 03050009, 14697602.

Impact Score: 2.29 h-Index: 90 SJR: 0.943 Overall Ranking: 5327


82. Current Issues in Language Planning


Current Issues in Language Planning is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Current Issues in Language Planning is 5333. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664208.

Impact Score: 3.08 h-Index: 38 SJR: 0.942 Overall Ranking: 5333


83. International Journal of Audiology


International Journal of Audiology is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Speech and Hearing (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Audiology is 5343. ISSN of this journal is/are 14992027, 17088186.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 102 SJR: 0.941 Overall Ranking: 5343


84. Brain and Language


Brain and Language is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Speech and Hearing (Q1); Cognitive Neuroscience (Q2); Experimental and Cognitive Psychology (Q2). It is published by Academic Press Inc.. The overall rank of Brain and Language is 5441. ISSN of this journal is/are 10902155, 0093934X.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 146 SJR: 0.93 Overall Ranking: 5441


85. Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity


Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity is a journal covering the categories related to Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q2). It is published by KeAi Communications Co.. The overall rank of Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity is 5500. ISSN of this journal is/are 25889338.

Impact Score: 4.22 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.922 Overall Ranking: 5500


86. Journal of Language, Identity and Education


Journal of Language, Identity and Education is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Language, Identity and Education is 5540. ISSN of this journal is/are 15327701, 15348458.

Impact Score: 2.48 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.917 Overall Ranking: 5540


87. Perspectives: Studies in Translatology


Perspectives: Studies in Translatology is a journal covering the categories related to Cultural Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Literature and Literary Theory (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Perspectives: Studies in Translatology is 5596. ISSN of this journal is/are 0907676X, 17476623.

Impact Score: 2.05 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.911 Overall Ranking: 5596


88. TESOL Journal


TESOL Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of TESOL Journal is 5598. ISSN of this journal is/are 19493533, 10567941.

Impact Score: 2.74 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.911 Overall Ranking: 5598


89. Journal of Linguistics


Journal of Linguistics is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Philosophy (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Linguistics is 5681. ISSN of this journal is/are 14697742, 00222267.

Impact Score: 1.39 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.902 Overall Ranking: 5681


90. ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics (Belgium)


ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics (Belgium) is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Peeters Publishers. The overall rank of ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics (Belgium) is 5685. ISSN of this journal is/are 17831490, 00190829.

Impact Score: 1.54 h-Index: 16 SJR: 0.901 Overall Ranking: 5685


91. Translation, Cognition and Behavior


Translation, Cognition and Behavior is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Translation, Cognition and Behavior is 5739. ISSN of this journal is/are 25425285, 25425277.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 11 SJR: 0.896 Overall Ranking: 5739


92. Discourse and Communication


Discourse and Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Discourse and Communication is 5828. ISSN of this journal is/are 17504813, 17504821.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.886 Overall Ranking: 5828


93. Digital Translation: International Journal of Translation and Localization


Digital Translation: International Journal of Translation and Localization is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Software (Q2). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Digital Translation: International Journal of Translation and Localization is 5848. ISSN of this journal is/are 29496861, 29496845.

Impact Score: 1.65 h-Index: 8 SJR: 0.884 Overall Ranking: 5848


94. Discourse Studies


Discourse Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Discourse Studies is 5857. ISSN of this journal is/are 14614456, 14617080.

Impact Score: 1.87 h-Index: 74 SJR: 0.883 Overall Ranking: 5857


95. Discourse Processes


Discourse Processes is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Discourse Processes is 5902. ISSN of this journal is/are 0163853X, 15326950.

Impact Score: 2.35 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.878 Overall Ranking: 5902


96. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology


American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Otorhinolaryngology (Q1); Speech and Hearing (Q1); Developmental and Educational Psychology (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The overall rank of American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology is 5913. ISSN of this journal is/are 10580360, 15589110.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 93 SJR: 0.877 Overall Ranking: 5913


97. Interpreter and Translator Trainer, The


Interpreter and Translator Trainer, The is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Interpreter and Translator Trainer, The is 5963. ISSN of this journal is/are 1750399X, 17570417.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.873 Overall Ranking: 5963


98. Language Policy


Language Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Language Policy is 6127. ISSN of this journal is/are 15684555.

Impact Score: 3.06 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.858 Overall Ranking: 6127


99. Journal of Language and Sexuality


Journal of Language and Sexuality is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Gender Studies (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Journal of Language and Sexuality is 6172. ISSN of this journal is/are 22113770, 22113789.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.854 Overall Ranking: 6172


100. Linguistic Typology


Linguistic Typology is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by De Gruyter Mouton. The overall rank of Linguistic Typology is 6174. ISSN of this journal is/are 14300532, 1613415X.

Impact Score: 1.98 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.854 Overall Ranking: 6174








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Linguistics and Language or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Linguistics and Language


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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