Overview
Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus, published by Stellenbosch University (South Africa), published 81 papers in 2021–2025, and its papers received 109 citations in those years. Its h-index is 26 and its two-year mean citedness is 1.13. On the ITS Journal Score it ranks #19,312 of 62,158 ranked journals and #561 of 5,721 in Arts and Humanities.
Key figures
Citations count every citation the journal's papers received in these years, including citations to older papers. Two-year mean citedness is OpenAlex's measure of how often recent papers are cited; it is similar in idea to, but not the same as, an impact factor.
Papers and citations by year
| Year | Papers | Citations received | Open-access papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | 19 | 11 |
| 2021 | 19 | 35 | 19 |
| 2022 | 26 | 44 | 26 |
| 2023 | 24 | 12 | 24 |
| 2024 | 5 | 17 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
What it publishes
The leading research topics of its papers (OpenAlex topic classification). Select a topic to find other journals that publish on it.
Similar journals
Ranked journals that publish on the same topics.
| Journal | Field | Score | Papers 2021–2025 | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal of English Linguistics | Social Sciences | 58.8 | 109 | 41% |
| Publication of the American Dialect Society | Social Sciences | 49.2 | 51 | 10% |
| Studies in Language | Arts and Humanities | 66.5 | 138 | 32% |
| Linguistics and Philosophy | Arts and Humanities | 65.6 | 134 | 65% |
| Linguistic Inquiry | Arts and Humanities | 60.9 | 157 | 36% |
| Language Typology and Universals | Arts and Humanities | 55.2 | 126 | 52% |
| Journal of Linguistics | Arts and Humanities | 58.8 | 244 | 69% |
| English World-Wide A Journal of Varieties of English | Social Sciences | 55.9 | 101 | 25% |
Identity and sources
- ISSN-L: 1726-541X
- Print ISSN: 1726-541X
- Electronic ISSN: 2224-3380
- Publisher: Stellenbosch University
- Listed in DOAJ: Yes (checked against DOAJ)
- Crossref: Not yet checked
- OpenAlex: S4210212394
- Journal website: spilplus.journals.ac.za
Figures come from OpenAlex (papers, citations, h-index, topics), Crossref (ISSN check) and DOAJ (open-access listing and fees). They change as records are corrected, so treat them as a dated snapshot. This page does not state whether the journal is indexed in Scopus, Web of Science or PubMed.
Questions
What is the ITS Journal Score of Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus?
It is 50.3 out of 100, which places it #19,312 among ranked journals. The score combines citation impact (45%), h-index (35%) and size (20%) from open OpenAlex data.
What is the impact factor of Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus?
This site does not publish Journal Impact Factors, which belong to Clarivate. As an open alternative, its two-year mean citedness in OpenAlex is 1.13.
Is Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus open access?
100% of its papers from 2021–2025 are recorded as open access, and it is listed in DOAJ.
Does Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus charge a publication fee?
DOAJ records an article processing charge of 2,750 ZAR. Check the journal's website for the current fee and any waivers.