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Discourse Studies

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

2.03

h-Index

2022-2023

 65

Rank

2022-2023

 3957

SJR

2022-2023

 1.040

Note: The impact score or impact index 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.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Discourse Studies
Abbreviation Discourse Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Anthropology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1)
h-index 65
Overall Rank/Ranking 3957
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.040
Impact Score 2.03
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 14614456, 14617080
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1999-2022




Aim and Scope


Discourse Studies is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal for the study of text and talk. Publishing outstanding work on the structures and strategies of written and spoken discourse, special attention is given to cross-disciplinary studies of text and talk in linguistics, anthropology, ethnomethodology, cognitive and social psychology, communication studies and law.


About Discourse Studies


Discourse Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Discourse Studies is 3957. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.040. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 65. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Discourse Studies journal is 14614456, 14617080. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Discourse Studies is cited by a total of 232 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Discourse Studies Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Discourse Studies is 2.03, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Discourse Studies IF is increased by a factor of 0.24 and approximate percentage change is 13.41% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Discourse Studies Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Discourse Studies is 2.03. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Discourse Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.03
2021 1.79
2020 1.69
2019 1.66
2018 1.57
2017 1.14
2016 1.30
2015 1.53
2014 1.89

Discourse Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Discourse Studies has an h-index of 65. It means 65 articles of this journal have more than 65 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Discourse Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Discourse Studies is 14614456, 14617080. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Discourse Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Discourse Studies is 3957. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.040. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Discourse Studies by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.040
2021 1.390
2020 0.766
2019 0.912
2018 1.149
2017 0.912
2016 1.306
2015 1.247
2014 1.361

Ranking of Discourse Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 3957
2021 2390
2020 6362
2019 4948
2018 3547
2017 4962
2016 2940
2015 3225
2014 2702

Discourse Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Discourse Studies is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1999-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Discourse Studies is Discourse Stud.. This abbreviation ('Discourse Stud.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Discourse Studies


If your research field is/are related to Anthropology (Q1); Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Social Psychology (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Discourse Studies?

Discourse Studies latest impact IF is 2.03. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.03 (2022) and 1.14 (2017), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.62 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Discourse Studies?

The Discourse Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.040, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 1.390 in 2021 and the lowest being 0.766 in 2020. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Discourse Studies over the previous 9-year period stands at 1.62.


What's the latest h-index of the Discourse Studies?

The latest h-index of the Discourse Studies is 65.


Who's the publisher of the Discourse Studies?

The Discourse Studies is published by the SAGE Publications Ltd, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Discourse Studies?

The Discourse Studies is currently ranked 3957 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 2390 in 2021 and its lowest position of 6362 in 2020.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Discourse Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Discourse Studies is Discourse Stud..


Is the "Discourse Studies" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Discourse Studies is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Discourse Studies?

The Discourse Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Anthropology
  • Communication
  • Linguistics and Language
  • Social Psychology

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Discourse Studies?

The Discourse Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 14614456, 14617080.


What's the best quartile of the Discourse Studies?

The best quartile for the Discourse Studies is Q1 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Discourse Studies?

The Discourse Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1999-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Discourse Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 2.03
2021 1.79
2020 1.69
2019 1.66
2018 1.57
2017 1.14
2016 1.30
2015 1.53
2014 1.89



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