Liverpool University Press · United Kingdom · Est. 2009
ISSN1757-6830
SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR
18
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q2+18
Total18
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.272
H-Index
17
SNIP
0.648
Total Works
268
Total Citations
1,375
2yr Mean Citedness
0.45
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
The journal focuses on language policy and its impact on multilingualism, language education, and linguistic diversity across various national and international contexts. It examines the implementation of language policies in educational systems, the role of languages in national identity and cultural preservation, and the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization and the increasing use of English as a lingua franca. The journal also explores linguistic attitudes, the dynamics of language use in urban and media landscapes, and the development of theoretical frameworks for understanding multilingualism.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Linguistics and LanguageQ2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Linguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Second Language Learning and TeachingMultilingual Education and PolicyEFL/ESL Teaching and LearningLinguistics, Language Diversity, and IdentityDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluationGender Studies in LanguageTranslation Studies and PracticesLinguistic Variation and MorphologyLinguistic and Sociocultural Studies