Journal profile · Multiple
Phonology
ISSN 0952-6757 · eISSN 1469-8188 · Cambridge University Press
Phonology: CAS Zone 3 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.46; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,550; 28 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI, AHCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Phonology is published by Cambridge University Press and is in Zone 3 of Literature in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Phonetics and Phonology Research, Linguistic Variation and Morphology and Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation, together about 60.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Artificial Intelligence. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Phonology is concerned with all aspects of phonology and related disciplines. The journal is published quarterly, and carries research articles, as well as book reviews and shorter pieces on topics of current interest within phonology. Preference is given to papers which make a substantial theoretical contribution, irrespective of the particular theoretical framework employed, but the submission of papers presenting novel empirical data that expand our understanding of phonological phenomena is also encouraged. From time to time, one of the issues is devoted to a particular theme. The editors encourage the submission of papers on proposed themes as well as on other topics relevant to the interests of Phonology. In addition, they welcome suggestions for future themes, as well as offers to act as guest editor for particular themes. The language of publication is English. Phonology is an open access journal in which all research content is published Gold Open Access.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 18, Canada 5, South Korea 3, United Kingdom 2, Germany 2 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Phonetics and Phonology ResearchPsychology28.1%
- Linguistic Variation and MorphologySocial Sciences19.3%
- Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationArts and Humanities12.8%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.8%
- Natural Language Processing TechniquesComputer Science3.8%
- Speech Recognition and SynthesisComputer Science3.8%
- SAS software applications and methodsEngineering3.6%
- Linguistics and language evolutionArts and Humanities2.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Literature Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 3 |
| 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 3 |
Top journal: noReview 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 2 |
| 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
- 0.46LetPub ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.39LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.73LetPub ·
- h-index
- 114OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 413OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.37OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 85%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 18LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 967 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 17 | 3 |
| 2025 | 28 | 23 | 12 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 13 | 9 | 24 |
| 2022 | 33 | 26 | 167 |
| 2021 | 36 | 22 | 215 |
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.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- ISSN
- 0952-6757
- Electronic ISSN
- 1469-8188
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Phonology
What CAS zone is Phonology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Phonology is in Zone 3 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 Phonology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 0.46; CiteScore 0.6, h-index 114.
Where are the editorial board members of Phonology based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (18), Canada (5) and South Korea (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Phonology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Phonology is indexed in SSCI, AHCI and Scopus.
Is Phonology open access, and what is the APC?
Phonology 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .