Journal of Child Language

eISSN: 1469-7602pISSN: 0305-0009

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Aims and Scope

The Journal of Child Language is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering all aspects of the scientific study of language behavior in children, the principles which underlie it, and the theories which may account for it. This includes various aspects of linguistics such as phonology, phonetics, morphology, syntax, vocabulary, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics. Its editor-in-chief is Heike Behrens (University of Basel). It was established in 1974 with David Crystal (Bangor University) as its founding editor. The journal is published by Cambridge University Press and is the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Child Language. Less

Key Metrics

CiteScore
3.1
H-Index
81
SJR
Q1Linguistics and Language
SNIP
1.25

Journal Specifications

Overview
  • Publisher
    CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
  • Language
    English
  • Frequency
    Bi-monthly
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Topics Covered

Vocabulary
Heritage language
English as a foreign language
Vocabulary development
Language development
Social skills
Frequency
Cochlear implant
Word order
Universal grammar
Word learning
Reading comprehension
Autism spectrum disorder
Online assessment
Discriminant validity
Language acquisition
Maternal depression
Phonological awareness
Developmental language disorder
Word production

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Since when has Journal of Child Language been publishing? Faqs

The Journal of Child Language has been publishing since 1974 till date.

How frequently is the Journal of Child Language published? Faqs

Journal of Child Language is published Bi-monthly.

What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of Journal of Child Language? Faqs

Journal of Child Language has a H-index score of 81, Citescore of 3.1, SNIP score of 1.25, & SJR of Q1

Who is the publisher of Journal of Child Language? Faqs

The publisher of Journal of Child Language is CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.

Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Journal of Child Language? Faqs

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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of Child Language? Faqs

The eISSN number is 1469-7602 and pISSN number is 0305-0009 for Journal of Child Language.

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The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Vocabulary, Heritage language, English as a foreign language, Vocabulary development, Language development, Social skills, Frequency, Cochlear implant, Word order, Universal grammar, Word learning, Reading comprehension, Autism spectrum disorder, Online assessment, Discriminant validity, Language acquisition, Maternal depression, Phonological awareness, Developmental language disorder, Word production.

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