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RELC Journal

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

10.77

h-Index

2024-2025

 55

Rank

2024-2025

 972

SJR

2024-2025

 2.478

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 RELC Journal
Abbreviation RELC J.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1)
h-index 55
Overall Rank/Ranking 972
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 2.478
Impact Score 10.77
Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 1745526X, 00336882
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1970-2025




About RELC Journal


RELC Journal is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Education (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of RELC Journal is 972. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.478. 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 55. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of RELC Journal journal is 1745526X, 00336882. 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. RELC Journal is cited by a total of 1707 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


RELC Journal Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of RELC Journal is 10.77, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. RELC Journal IF is increased by a factor of 6.55 and approximate percentage change is 155.21% 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

RELC Journal Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of RELC Journal is 10.77. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of RELC Journal. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10.77
2023 4.22
2022 2.94
2021 1.68
2020 1.57
2019 1.64
2018 0.90
2017 0.81
2016 0.69
2015 0.72
2014 0.59

RELC Journal h-index


  Table Setting

RELC Journal has an h-index of 55. It means 55 articles of this journal have more than 55 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.




RELC Journal ISSN


The ISSN of RELC Journal is 1745526X, 00336882. 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

RELC Journal Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of RELC Journal is 972. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 2.478. 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 RELC Journal by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 2.478
2023 1.333
2022 0.886
2021 0.809
2020 0.777
2019 0.758
2018 0.464
2017 0.479
2016 0.406
2015 0.558
2014 0.657

Ranking of RELC Journal by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 972
2023 2739
2022 5104
2021 5642
2020 6247
2019 6342
2018 10116
2017 9557
2016 10904
2015 8422
2014 7086

RELC Journal Publisher


Table Setting

RELC Journal is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1970-2025. 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 RELC Journal is RELC J.. This abbreviation ('RELC J.') 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 RELC Journal


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 RELC Journal?

RELC Journal latest impact IF is 10.77. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 10.77 (2024) and 0.59 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.41 in the previous 11 years.


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

The RELC Journal has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 2.478, 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 2.478 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.406 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the RELC Journal over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.41.


What's the latest h-index of the RELC Journal?

The latest h-index of the RELC Journal is 55.


Who's the publisher of the RELC Journal?

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


What's the current ranking of the RELC Journal?

The RELC Journal is currently ranked 972 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 972 in 2024 and its lowest position of 10904 in 2016.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the RELC Journal?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the RELC Journal is RELC J..


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

RELC Journal is classified as a journal that the SAGE Publications Ltd publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the RELC Journal?

The RELC Journal 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 RELC Journal?

The RELC Journal is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 1745526X, 00336882.


What's the best quartile of the RELC Journal?

The best quartile for the RELC Journal is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the RELC Journal?

The RELC Journal coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1970-2025.


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 RELC Journal

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 10.77
2023 4.22
2022 2.94
2021 1.68
2020 1.57
2019 1.64
2018 0.90
2017 0.81
2016 0.69
2015 0.72
2014 0.59



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