Lingua Journal Citation Rate 2026
0024-3841
eISSN 1872-6135
Elsevier BV
NL
Q3 Quartile
About Lingua
Lingua (L) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies and Linguistic Variation and Morphology, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0024-3841 (e-ISSN 1872-6135). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.18 (Q3 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 ~$2170 USD). OpenAlex records 6,005 works and 184,959 citations, with an h-index of 185.
Lingua Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Lingua has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.18, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies 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.
Lingua operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Lingua 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 Lingua against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Lingua
- Budget $2170 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies, Linguistic Variation and Morphology, Natural Language Processing Techniques. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0024-3841 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6135 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $2170 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Lingua is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2170.
In our subject taxonomy, Lingua is classified under Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies, Linguistic Variation and Morphology, Natural Language Processing Techniques and Phonetics and Phonology Research.
Lingua 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 1.175.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.175 | 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
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S105737376
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