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First Language

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

1.70

h-Index

2024-2025

 53

Rank

2024-2025

 8059

SJR

2024-2025

 0.703

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 First Language
Abbreviation First Lang.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Linguistics and Language (Q1); Education (Q2)
h-index 53
Overall Rank/Ranking 8059
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.703
Impact Score 1.70
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 17402344, 01427237
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1980-1984, 1986-2025




About First Language


First Language is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Education (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of First Language is 8059. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.703. 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 53. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of First Language journal is 17402344, 01427237. 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. First Language is cited by a total of 213 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


First Language Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of First Language is 1.70, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. First Language IF is increased by a factor of 0.24 and approximate percentage change is 16.44% 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

First Language Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of First Language is 1.70. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of First Language. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.70
2023 1.46
2022 1.91
2021 1.96
2020 1.24
2019 1.02
2018 1.18
2017 0.95
2016 1.43
2015 1.51
2014 1.82

First Language h-index


  Table Setting

First Language has an h-index of 53. It means 53 articles of this journal have more than 53 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.




First Language ISSN


The ISSN of First Language is 17402344, 01427237. 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

First Language Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of First Language is 8059. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.703. 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 First Language by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.703
2023 0.561
2022 0.688
2021 0.717
2020 0.569
2019 0.548
2018 0.570
2017 0.715
2016 0.975
2015 1.018
2014 0.959

Ranking of First Language by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 8059
2023 9638
2022 7261
2021 6642
2020 8880
2019 9036
2018 8450
2017 6612
2016 4571
2015 4341
2014 4598

First Language Publisher


Table Setting

First Language is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1980-1984, 1986-2025. 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 First Language is First Lang.. This abbreviation ('First Lang.') 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 First Language


If your research field is/are related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Education (Q2), 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 First Language?

First Language latest impact IF is 1.70. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.96 (2021) and 0.95 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 1.47 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the First Language?

The First Language has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.703, 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 1.018 in 2015 and the lowest being 0.548 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the First Language over the previous 11-year period stands at 1.47.


What's the latest h-index of the First Language?

The latest h-index of the First Language is 53.


Who's the publisher of the First Language?

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


What's the current ranking of the First Language?

The First Language is currently ranked 8059 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 4341 in 2015 and its lowest position of 9638 in 2023.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the First Language?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the First Language is First Lang..


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

First Language is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the First Language?

The First Language encompasses the following areas:

  • Linguistics and Language
  • Education

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


What's the ISSN of the First Language?

The First Language is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 17402344, 01427237.


What's the best quartile of the First Language?

The best quartile for the First Language is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the First Language?

The First Language coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1980-1984, 1986-2025.


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 First Language

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.70
2023 1.46
2022 1.91
2021 1.96
2020 1.24
2019 1.02
2018 1.18
2017 0.95
2016 1.43
2015 1.51
2014 1.82



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