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Language Variation and Change

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

1.86

h-Index

2024-2025

 59

Rank

2024-2025

 6803

SJR

2024-2025

 0.798

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 Language Variation and Change
Abbreviation Lang. Var. Change
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1)
h-index 59
Overall Rank/Ranking 6803
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.798
Impact Score 1.86
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 9543945
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1989-2025




About Language Variation and Change


Language Variation and Change is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Language Variation and Change is 6803. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.798. 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 59. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of Language Variation and Change journal is 9543945. 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. Language Variation and Change is cited by a total of 78 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Language Variation and Change Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Language Variation and Change is 1.86, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Language Variation and Change IF is increased by a factor of 0.1 and approximate percentage change is 5.68% 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

Language Variation and Change Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Language Variation and Change is 1.86. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Language Variation and Change. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.86
2023 1.76
2022 1.27
2021 1.34
2020 1.30
2019 1.21
2018 1.67
2017 1.48
2016 1.69
2015 1.47
2014 2.30

Language Variation and Change h-index


  Table Setting

Language Variation and Change has an h-index of 59. It means 59 articles of this journal have more than 59 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.




Language Variation and Change ISSN


The ISSN of Language Variation and Change is 9543945. 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

Language Variation and Change Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Language Variation and Change is 6803. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.798. 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 Language Variation and Change by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.798
2023 0.658
2022 0.816
2021 0.850
2020 1.292
2019 0.788
2018 0.894
2017 0.854
2016 1.554
2015 1.011
2014 1.533

Ranking of Language Variation and Change by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 6803
2023 8073
2022 5802
2021 5244
2020 2929
2019 6035
2018 5089
2017 5374
2016 2225
2015 4376
2014 2221

Language Variation and Change Publisher


Table Setting

Language Variation and Change is published by Cambridge University Press. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1989-2025. 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 Language Variation and Change is Lang. Var. Change. This abbreviation ('Lang. Var. Change') 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 Language Variation and Change


If your research field is/are related to Education (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 Language Variation and Change?

Language Variation and Change latest impact IF is 1.86. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 2.30 (2014) and 1.21 (2019), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.58 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Language Variation and Change?

The Language Variation and Change has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.798, 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 1.554 in 2016 and the lowest being 0.658 in 2023. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Language Variation and Change over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.58.


What's the latest h-index of the Language Variation and Change?

The latest h-index of the Language Variation and Change is 59.


Who's the publisher of the Language Variation and Change?

The Language Variation and Change is published by the Cambridge University Press, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Language Variation and Change?

The Language Variation and Change is currently ranked 6803 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 2221 in 2014 and its lowest position of 8073 in 2023.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Language Variation and Change?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Language Variation and Change is Lang. Var. Change.


Is the "Language Variation and Change" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Language Variation and Change is classified as a journal that the Cambridge University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Language Variation and Change?

The Language Variation and Change encompasses the following areas:

  • Education
  • Linguistics and Language

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


What's the ISSN of the Language Variation and Change?

The Language Variation and Change is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 9543945.


What's the best quartile of the Language Variation and Change?

The best quartile for the Language Variation and Change is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Language Variation and Change?

The Language Variation and Change coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1989-2025.


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 Language Variation and Change

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.86
2023 1.76
2022 1.27
2021 1.34
2020 1.30
2019 1.21
2018 1.67
2017 1.48
2016 1.69
2015 1.47
2014 2.30



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