John Benjamins Publishing Company · Netherlands · Est. 2019
ISSN2589-1103
SJR Q1✓ Scopus / SJR
25
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q1+25
Total25
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.518
H-Index
11
SNIP
0.808
Total Works
87
Total Citations
357
2yr Mean Citedness
0.52
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
This journal focuses on the study of pragmatics in second and foreign language acquisition. It examines how language learners use and develop pragmatic competence in various contexts, including classroom interactions, online discussions, and assessment tasks. The research also explores the role of discourse markers, speech acts, humor, and interactional competence in L2 learning and communication.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Linguistics and LanguageQ1
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Linguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningLanguage, Discourse, Communication StrategiesDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesLanguage, Metaphor, and CognitionSecond Language Acquisition and LearningSecond Language Learning and TeachingMultilingual Education and PolicyEducational and Psychological AssessmentsPhonetics and Phonology ResearchDigital Communication and Language