Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Language and Linguistics
Studies in Chinese Linguistics
ISSN 1017-1274 · eISSN 2470-8275 · T.T. Ng Chinese Language Research Centre · Hong Kong
Studies in Chinese Linguistics: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 46 weeks (community reports); 5 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Studies in Chinese Linguistics is published by T.T. Ng Chinese Language Research Centre. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation, Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism and Language Development and Disorders, together about 57.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Language and Linguistics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Studies in Chinese Linguistics is an international academic journal dedicated to the comparative study of Chinese and serves as a platform for research in comparative grammar with a focus on syntax, morphology, morphosyntax, and syntax-semantics interface across Chinese dialects or between Chinese and other languages, emphasizing contributions that advance theoretical linguistics or carry significant theoretical implications.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Language and Linguistics
Editor-in-chief Sze-Wing TANGPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Hong Kong, China 5, Taiwan, China 1, United States 1 (7 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationArts and Humanities31.4%
- Neurobiology of Language and BilingualismNeuroscience13.8%
- Language Development and DisordersPsychology11.9%
- Categorization, perception, and languagePsychology11%
- Linguistic Studies and Language AcquisitionComputer Science6.7%
- Language, Discourse, Communication StrategiesArts and Humanities3.8%
- Language, Metaphor, and CognitionPsychology3.3%
- Historical Linguistics and Language StudiesArts and Humanities3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language and Linguistics | Q2 | 285/1126 | — |
| Linguistics and Language | Q2 | 334/1212 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.08LetPub ·
- h-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 9OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.11OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 70 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 68 |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 89 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | 31 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 31 |
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.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 46 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 46 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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 websiteLicense & copyright
- License & copyright Copyright 2026 © Paradigm. All rights reserved.
Currency:EUR €USD $GBP £ Terms of servicePrivacy policyEthical policiesAccessibility
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
- T.T. Ng Chinese Language Research Centre
- Country or region
- Hong Kong
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1017-1274
- Electronic ISSN
- 2470-8275
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Studies in Chinese Linguistics
How long does peer review take at Studies in Chinese Linguistics?
Authors report an average review time of about 46 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Studies in Chinese Linguistics based?
Of the 7 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Hong Kong, China (5), Taiwan, China (1) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Studies in Chinese Linguistics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Studies in Chinese Linguistics is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Studies in Chinese Linguistics open access, and what is the APC?
Studies in Chinese Linguistics is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .