Language and Sociocultural Theory
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Aims & Scope
Language and Sociocultural Theory is an international journal devoted to the study of language from the perspective of Vygotskian sociocultural theory. Articles appearing in the journal may draw upon research in the following fields of study: linguistics and applied linguistics, psychology and cognitive science, anthropology, cultural studies, and education. Particular emphasis is placed on applied research grounded on sociocultural theory where language is central to understanding cognition, communication, culture, learning and development. The journal especially focuses on research that explores the role of language in the theory itself, including inner and private speech, internalization, verbalization, gesticulation, cognition and conceptual development. Work that explores connections between sociocultural theory and meaning-based theories of language also fits the journal’s scope.
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LINGUISTICS
LINGUISTICS
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisLanguage and Sociocultural Theory (ISSN: 2051-9699) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of LINGUISTICS, published by Equinox Publishing Ltd in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.80, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.147 (Q3), an H-index of 15.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 5 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,482 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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