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Studies in Chinese Linguistics

T.T. Ng Chinese Language Research Centre Β· China Β· Est. 1980

ISSN1017-1274eISSN2470-8275
SJR Q1βœ“ Scopus / SJRβœ“ DOAJβœ“ Open Access
84
/ 100
High Trust
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
β—† Scopus Q178
βœ“ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total84
Third-party records Β· how this is calculated Β· Report an error β†’
⚑ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
46
weeks to publish Β· journal-reported
Slow Β· vs ~15 wk median
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page β†—
SJR Scorei
0.697
H-Indexi
9
CiteScore
ViewΒ β†—
Scopus metric Β· on the journal’s page
Total Worksi
64
Total Citationsi
348
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.00
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Studies in Chinese Linguisticsis 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. Studies in Chinese Linguisticsis 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.

General Information

Country / RegionChina
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1980
Frequency2 times per year
StatusActive
Total Publications64
Publisher OrgDe Gruyter Open
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelGold Open Access
APC CostπŸ’Ž Diamond OA β€” Free
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~46 weeks
Acceptance Rate64%
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes
Plagiarism Detectionβœ“ Yes
πŸ“¦ Long-term Preservation
PorticoScholars Portal

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

11/12 Β· 92%
βœ…
Do you know the journal / publisher?
T.T. Ng Chinese Language Research Centre
βœ…
Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1017-1274 / 2470-8275
βœ…
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
βœ…
Peer review process documented?
Double-blind
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
βœ…
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
βœ…
Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
βœ…
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico, Scholars Portal
βœ…
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
βœ…
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
βœ…
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
6
38
2018
6
21
2019
7
13
2020
6
18
2021
6
51
2022
6
53
2023
3
1
2024
1
0
2025

Source: OpenAlex Β· Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date β€” so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category β€” its quartile can differ by discipline.

Linguistics and LanguageQ1

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Linguistics and Language

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationLanguage, Discourse, Communication StrategiesNatural Language Processing TechniquesLinguistic Variation and MorphologyLanguage, Metaphor, and Cognition

Frequently asked questions about Studies in Chinese Linguistics

Is Studies in Chinese Linguistics a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Studies in Chinese Linguistics: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 84/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee β€” always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Studies in Chinese Linguistics?

Studies in Chinese Linguistics is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.697.

Is Studies in Chinese Linguistics indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Studies in Chinese Linguistics is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Studies in Chinese Linguistics?

Studies in Chinese Linguisticsis 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. Studies in Chinese Linguisticsis an international academic journal dedicated to the comparative study of Chinese and serves as a platform for research in comparative gramm

What is the acceptance rate of Studies in Chinese Linguistics?

Studies in Chinese Linguistics lists a self-reported acceptance rate of approximately 64%. Journal-reported figures can be optimistic β€” treat it as a rough guide, not a guarantee.

How much does it cost to publish in Studies in Chinese Linguistics?

Studies in Chinese Linguistics is a Diamond open-access journal β€” there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 Β· Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref