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Languages in Contrast

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

1.10

h-Index

2024-2025

 17

Rank

2024-2025

 18679

SJR

2024-2025

 0.248

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 Languages in Contrast
Abbreviation Lang. Contrast
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Linguistics and Language (Q2)
h-index 17
Overall Rank/Ranking 18679
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.248
Impact Score 1.10
Publisher John Benjamins Publishing Company
Country Netherlands
ISSN 13876759, 15699897
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 2008-2025




About Languages in Contrast


Languages in Contrast is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q2). It is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. The overall rank of Languages in Contrast is 18679. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.248. 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 17. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Languages in Contrast journal is 13876759, 15699897. 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. Languages in Contrast is cited by a total of 25 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Languages in Contrast Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Languages in Contrast is 1.10, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. Languages in Contrast IF is increased by a factor of 0.45 and approximate percentage change is 69.23% 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

Languages in Contrast Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Languages in Contrast is 1.10. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Languages in Contrast. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.10
2023 0.65
2022 0.67
2021 0.50
2020 0.46
2019 0.46
2018 0.46
2017 0.40
2016 0.48
2015 0.46
2014 0.54

Languages in Contrast h-index


  Table Setting

Languages in Contrast has an h-index of 17. It means 17 articles of this journal have more than 17 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.




Languages in Contrast ISSN


The ISSN of Languages in Contrast is 13876759, 15699897. 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

Languages in Contrast Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Languages in Contrast is 18679. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.248. 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 Languages in Contrast by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.248
2023 0.244
2022 0.282
2021 0.145
2020 0.215
2019 0.141
2018 0.234
2017 0.319
2016 0.257
2015 0.327
2014 0.348

Ranking of Languages in Contrast by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 18679
2023 17814
2022 15736
2021 21428
2020 18448
2019 22465
2018 16146
2017 12809
2016 14981
2015 12656
2014 11759

Languages in Contrast Publisher


Table Setting

Languages in Contrast is published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. It's publishing house is located in Netherlands. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2008-2025. 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 Languages in Contrast is Lang. Contrast. This abbreviation ('Lang. Contrast') 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 Languages in Contrast


If your research field is/are related to Linguistics and Language (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 Languages in Contrast?

Languages in Contrast latest impact IF is 1.10. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.10 (2024) and 0.40 (2017), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.56 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Languages in Contrast?

The Languages in Contrast has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.248, 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 0.348 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.141 in 2019. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Languages in Contrast over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.56.


What's the latest h-index of the Languages in Contrast?

The latest h-index of the Languages in Contrast is 17.


Who's the publisher of the Languages in Contrast?

The Languages in Contrast is published by the John Benjamins Publishing Company, with its country of publication being the Netherlands.


What's the current ranking of the Languages in Contrast?

The Languages in Contrast is currently ranked 18679 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 11759 in 2014 and its lowest position of 22465 in 2019.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Languages in Contrast?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Languages in Contrast is Lang. Contrast.


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

Languages in Contrast is classified as a journal that the John Benjamins Publishing Company publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Languages in Contrast?

The Languages in Contrast encompasses the following areas:

  • Linguistics and Language

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


What's the ISSN of the Languages in Contrast?

The Languages in Contrast is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 13876759, 15699897.


What's the best quartile of the Languages in Contrast?

The best quartile for the Languages in Contrast is Q2 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Languages in Contrast?

The Languages in Contrast coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2008-2025.


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 Languages in Contrast

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.10
2023 0.65
2022 0.67
2021 0.50
2020 0.46
2019 0.46
2018 0.46
2017 0.40
2016 0.48
2015 0.46
2014 0.54



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