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Journal of Linguistics
ISSN 0022-2267 · eISSN 1469-7742 · Cambridge University Press
Journal of Linguistics: CAS Zone 2 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.04; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,550; 51 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI, AHCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of 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 Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation, Linguistic Variation and Morphology and Phonetics and Phonology Research, together about 39.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Language and Linguistics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Linguistics is an open access journal that is concerned with all branches of theoretical linguistics. Preference is given to original Research Articles which present analyses or generalisations based on sound empirical work, which results in making a clear contribution to current debate in theoretical linguistics.Papers should be accessible to non-specialist linguists with an interest in the paper's topic. The language of submission and publication is English.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 3%); most named United Kingdom 10, Germany 4, Netherlands 4, United States 3, Norway 2 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationArts and Humanities20.2%
- Linguistic Variation and MorphologySocial Sciences12.3%
- Phonetics and Phonology ResearchPsychology6.8%
- Natural Language Processing TechniquesComputer Science6.4%
- Linguistics and language evolutionArts and Humanities6.2%
- Historical Linguistics and Language StudiesArts and Humanities6.1%
- Legal case studies and regulationsSocial Sciences4.9%
- Language, Discourse, Communication StrategiesArts and Humanities4.5%
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: yesReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Literature Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Language & Linguistics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Linguistics | Zone 3 |
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
- 1.04LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.64LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.53LetPub ·
- h-index
- 124OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 729OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.51OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 9.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 91.36%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 32LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,047 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 | 29 | 0 |
| 2025 | 51 | 44 | 22 |
| 2024 | 48 | 38 | 48 |
| 2023 | 38 | 27 | 152 |
| 2022 | 56 | 36 | 204 |
| 2021 | 50 | 23 | 454 |
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 | — | — |
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 websiteAuthorship, Open access, Peer review, Self-archiving
- Authorship
Language of submission and publication is English. Model summary
The language of submission and publication is English.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access journal Model summary
The Journal of Linguistics is an open access journal that is concerned with all branches of theoretical linguistics.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Uses a secure partner submission system. Model summary
We partner with a secure submission system to handle manuscript submissions.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
Journal of the Linguistics Association of Great Britain. Model summary
The journal of the Linguistics Association of Great Britain
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
- 0022-2267
- Electronic ISSN
- 1469-7742
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Linguistics
What CAS zone is Journal of Linguistics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of 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 Linguistics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.04; CiteScore 2.5, h-index 124.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Linguistics based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 3%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (10), Germany (4) and Netherlands (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Linguistics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Linguistics is indexed in SSCI, AHCI and Scopus.
Is Journal of Linguistics open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of 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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .