The journal publishes research on the representation and processing of words in the mind and brain. This includes computational models of lexical access and production, experimental investigations of lexical processing, neurolinguistic studies of lexical impairment, and the development of new experimental paradigms and statistical techniques for mental lexicon research. It also covers topics such as lexical development across the lifespan, second language acquisition, bilingualism, and the structure of the lexicon across languages.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Linguistics and LanguageQ1
Cognitive NeuroscienceQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Linguistics
Scopus Categories
Cognitive NeuroscienceLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Neurobiology of Language and BilingualismReading and Literacy DevelopmentSecond Language Acquisition and LearningLanguage, Metaphor, and CognitionPhonetics and Phonology ResearchNatural Language Processing TechniquesLanguage Development and DisordersSyntax, Semantics, Linguistic VariationCategorization, perception, and languageLinguistic Variation and Morphology