Last Updated on June 22, 2023

First Language- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: SAGE Publications Ltd

Abbreviation: First Lang.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.91

SJR

 0.688

h-Index

 48

Rank

 7261

Important Details

Title First Language
Standard Abbreviation First Lang.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Linguistics and Language (Q1); Education (Q2)
Impact Score 1.91
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.688
h-index 48
Overall Rank 7261
Publisher Name SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 17402344, 01427237
Coverage and History 1980-1984, 1986-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
249

About First Language


First Language is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd. This journal covers the area[s] related to Linguistics and Language, Education, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1980-1984, 1986-2022. The rank of this journal is 7261. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.91, 48, and 0.688, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 17402344, 01427237.

The best quartile of First Language is Q1. This journal has received a total of 249 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


First Language Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the First Language is 1.91. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.91

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.05, and the percentage change is -2.55% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a falling trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of First Language Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of First Language is 1.91. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of First Language. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.91
2021 1.96
2020 1.24
2019 1.02
2018 1.18
2017 0.95
2016 1.43
2015 1.51
2014 1.82

First Language h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of First Language is 48. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 48 published articles with more than 48 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




First Language ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of First Language is/are as follows: 17402344, 01427237.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

First Language Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The First Language is ranked 7261 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.688.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


First Language Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of First Language is SAGE Publications Ltd. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1980-1984, 1986-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of First Language is First Lang.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('First Lang.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in First Language


If your area of research or discipline is related to Linguistics and Language, Education, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of First Language?

The latest impact score of First Language is 1.91. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of First Language?

The latest h-index of First Language is 48. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of First Language?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of First Language is 0.688. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of First Language?

The latest ranking of First Language is 7261. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of First Language?

First Language is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of First Language?

This standard abbreviation of First Language is First Lang..


Is "First Language" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

First Language is a journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd.


What is the scope of First Language?

The scope of First Language is as follows:

  • Linguistics and Language
  • Education

For detailed scope of First Language, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of First Language?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of First Language is/are as follows: 17402344, 01427237.


What is the best quartile for First Language?

The best quartile for First Language is Q1.


What is the coverage history of First Language?

The coverage history of First Language is as follows 1980-1984, 1986-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Clinical Medicine and Research Journal Marshfield Clinic 16602 60 1.06
Child and Family Social Work Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 8628 67 2.20
World Englishes Journal Wiley-Blackwell 4960 60 1.97
Abacus Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 8398 49 2.52
Journal of Education and Work Journal Brill Academic Publishers 9268 43 1.93
Palaeontographica Abteilung B: Palaeophytologie Book Series E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung 15138 16 2.20
European Surgery - Acta Chirurgica Austriaca Journal Springer Medizin 16873 23 0.58

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First Language Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 1.91
2021 1.96
2020 1.24
2019 1.02
2018 1.18
2017 0.95
2016 1.43
2015 1.51
2014 1.82



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