Journal of Pragmatics Citation Rate 2026
0378-2166
eISSN 1879-1387
Elsevier BV
NL
Q2 Quartile
About Journal of Pragmatics
Journal of Pragmatics (JP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Discourse Analysis in Language Studies and Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0378-2166 (e-ISSN 1879-1387). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2930 USD).
Journal of Pragmatics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Journal of Pragmatics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Discourse Analysis in Language Studies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Journal of Pragmatics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Pragmatics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of Pragmatics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Journal of Pragmatics
- Budget $2930 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Discourse Analysis in Language Studies, Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies, Language, Metaphor, and Cognition. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0378-2166 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-1387 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2930 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Journal of Pragmatics is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2930.
In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Pragmatics is classified under Discourse Analysis in Language Studies, Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies, Language, Metaphor, and Cognition and Linguistic Variation and Morphology.
Journal of Pragmatics is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.532.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.532 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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