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Journal of Germanic Linguistics
ISSN 1470-5427 · eISSN 1475-3014 · Cambridge University Press
Journal of Germanic Linguistics: CAS Zone 2 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.4; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,550; 18 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI, AHCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Germanic Linguistics is published by Cambridge University Press and is in Zone 2 of Literature in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Linguistic Variation and Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation and Linguistics and language evolution, together about 37% of its articles. Its main subfields are Language and Linguistics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Germanic Linguistics (JGL), published for the Society for Germanic Linguistics (SGL) and the Forum for the Society for Germanic Language Studies (FGLS), is an open access journal that carries original articles, reviews, and notes on synchronic and diachronic issues pertaining to Germanic languages and dialects from the earliest phases to the present, including English (to 1500) and the extraterritorial varieties. Contributions are invited on the phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic analysis of these languages and dialects, as well as their historical development, both linguistic and textual. Especially welcome are contributions that address questions of interest to a broad range of scholars concerned with general issues in formal theory, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics. The language of publication is normally English, though manuscripts in German will be considered.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief John SundquistPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 17, Germany 3, United Kingdom 2, Canada 2, Belgium 2 (33 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Linguistic Variation and MorphologySocial Sciences14.7%
- Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationArts and Humanities12.7%
- Linguistics and language evolutionArts and Humanities9.6%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance9.5%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering9.3%
- Linguistic research and analysisArts and Humanities7.6%
- Lexicography and Language StudiesArts and Humanities5.4%
- Phonetics and Phonology ResearchPsychology5.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Literature Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Linguistics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Literature Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Linguistics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Literature Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Linguistics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIAHCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 0.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.17LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.26LetPub ·
- h-index
- 30OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 97OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.61OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 72.97%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 17LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 524 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 | 15 | 8 |
| 2024 | 13 | 8 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 | 18 | 30 |
| 2022 | 22 | 17 | 58 |
| 2021 | 22 | 18 | 96 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,550 / GBP 2,460 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access
- Open access Open access articles
All articles accepted from 1 December 2025 will be open access with a Creative Commons licence. Model summary
FirstView articles Latest issue All issues Most cited Most read
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- ISSN
- 1470-5427
- Electronic ISSN
- 1475-3014
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Germanic Linguistics
What CAS zone is Journal of Germanic Linguistics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Germanic Linguistics is in Zone 2 of Literature, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Language & Linguistics / Linguistics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Literature. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Germanic Linguistics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.4; CiteScore 1.2, h-index 30.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Germanic Linguistics based?
Of the 33 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (17), Germany (3) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Germanic Linguistics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Germanic Linguistics is indexed in SSCI, AHCI and Scopus.
Is Journal of Germanic Linguistics open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Germanic Linguistics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,550.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-30). Last updated: .