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Applied Linguistics

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

4.61

h-Index

2024-2025

 132

Rank

2024-2025

 1791

SJR

2024-2025

 1.763

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 Applied Linguistics
Abbreviation Appl. Linguist.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1)
h-index 132
Overall Rank/Ranking 1791
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.763
Impact Score 4.61
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 01426001, 1477450X
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1980-2025




About Applied Linguistics


Applied Linguistics is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Applied Linguistics is 1791. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.763. 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 132. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Applied Linguistics journal is 01426001, 1477450X. 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. Applied Linguistics is cited by a total of 797 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Applied Linguistics Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Applied Linguistics is 4.61, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Applied Linguistics IF is increased by a factor of 0.38 and approximate percentage change is 8.98% when compared to preceding year 2023, 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

Applied Linguistics Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Applied Linguistics is 4.61. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Applied Linguistics. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.61
2023 4.23
2022 3.83
2021 3.71
2020 5.84
2019 5.70
2018 3.46
2017 3.22
2016 3.54
2015 2.98
2014 2.80

Applied Linguistics h-index


  Table Setting

Applied Linguistics has an h-index of 132. It means 132 articles of this journal have more than 132 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.




Applied Linguistics ISSN


The ISSN of Applied Linguistics is 01426001, 1477450X. 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

Applied Linguistics Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Applied Linguistics is 1791. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.763. 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 Applied Linguistics by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.763
2023 1.854
2022 1.710
2021 2.717
2020 3.941
2019 3.148
2018 2.886
2017 2.987
2016 1.435
2015 1.723
2014 1.683

Ranking of Applied Linguistics by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1791
2023 1552
2022 1706
2021 710
2020 397
2019 611
2018 699
2017 665
2016 2541
2015 1880
2014 1903

Applied Linguistics Publisher


Table Setting

Applied Linguistics is published by Oxford University Press. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1980-2025. 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 Applied Linguistics is Appl. Linguist.. This abbreviation ('Appl. Linguist.') 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 Applied Linguistics


If your research field is/are related to Communication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (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 Applied Linguistics?

Applied Linguistics latest impact IF is 4.61. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 5.84 (2020) and 2.80 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 3.99 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Applied Linguistics?

The Applied Linguistics has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.763, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 3.941 in 2020 and the lowest being 1.435 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Applied Linguistics over the previous 11-year period stands at 3.99.


What's the latest h-index of the Applied Linguistics?

The latest h-index of the Applied Linguistics is 132.


Who's the publisher of the Applied Linguistics?

The Applied Linguistics is published by the Oxford University Press, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Applied Linguistics?

The Applied Linguistics is currently ranked 1791 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 397 in 2020 and its lowest position of 2541 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Applied Linguistics?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Applied Linguistics is Appl. Linguist..


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

Applied Linguistics is classified as a journal that the Oxford University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Applied Linguistics?

The Applied Linguistics encompasses the following areas:

  • Communication
  • Linguistics and Language

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


What's the ISSN of the Applied Linguistics?

The Applied Linguistics is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 01426001, 1477450X.


What's the best quartile of the Applied Linguistics?

The best quartile for the Applied Linguistics is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Applied Linguistics?

The Applied Linguistics coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1980-2025.


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 Applied Linguistics

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 4.61
2023 4.23
2022 3.83
2021 3.71
2020 5.84
2019 5.70
2018 3.46
2017 3.22
2016 3.54
2015 2.98
2014 2.80



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