Linguistic Variation
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Impact Factor: 1.4 (5-year: 0.9)Journal Citation Indicator: 0.65
CiteScore: 1.6
SNIP: 1.311 SJR: 0.640
This journal is peer reviewed and indexed in: ANVUR Riviste scientifiche (ANVUR ) ; CNKI Scholar ; Dimensions ; ERIH PLUS ; Glottolog ; Linguistic Bibliography/Bibliographie Linguistique ; Linguistics Abstracts Online ; Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA ) ; Scopus ; WoS Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI )
Linguistic Variation is an international, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the study of linguistic variation. It seeks to investigate to what extent the study of linguistic variation can shed light on the broader issue of language-particular versus language-universal properties, on the interaction between what is fixed and necessary on the one hand and what is variable and contingent on the other. This enterprise involves properly defining and delineating the notion of linguistic variation by identifying loci of variation. What are the variable properties of natural language and what is its invariant core?
These questions can be addressed empirically by studying closely related languages (microvariation, dialectology, sociolinguistic variation) and larger typological groups (macrovariation), as well as by looking at language change and language development. Theoretically, these questions can be addressed from the point of view of syntax, morphology, phonology, phonetics, semantics, and pragmatics.
Linguistic Variation aims to provide a forum for the discussion of these and related topics. It welcomes both empirically and theoretically oriented papers that further our understanding of linguistic variation by relating patterns of variation to the organization of the human language faculty.
Linguistic Variation publishes its articles Online First.
Volumes 1 (2001) - 10 (2010) appeared under the title Linguistic Variation Yearbook.
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Issues
Online-first articlesVolume 26 (2026)
Volume 25 (2025)
Volume 24 (2024)
Volume 23 (2023)
Volume 22 (2022)
Volume 21 (2021)
Volume 20 (2020)
Volume 19 (2019)
Volume 18 (2018)
Volume 17 (2017)
Volume 16 (2016)
Volume 15 (2015)
Volume 14 (2014)
Volume 13 (2013)
Volume 12 (2012)
Volume 11 (2011)
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General information about our electronic journals.
Subscription rates
All prices for print + online include postage/handling.
| Online-only | Print + online | ||
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| Volume 26 (2026): 2 issues; ca. 375 pp. | EUR | EUR |
Individuals may apply for a special online-only subscription rate of EUR
Private subscriptions are for personal use only, and must be pre-paid and ordered directly from the publisher.
Available back-volumes
| Online-only | Print + online | ||
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| Complete backset (Vols. 11‒25; 2011‒2025) | 30 issues; 5,175 pp. | EUR 1,989.00 | EUR 2,298.00 |
| Volume 25 (2025) | 2 issues; 375 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volume 24 (2024) | 2 issues; 375 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volume 23 (2023) | 2 issues; 375 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volumes 20‒22 (2020‒2022) | 2 issues; avg. 375 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volume 19 (2019) | 2 issues; 375 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volume 18 (2018) | 2 issues; 375 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volume 17 (2017) | 2 issues; 375 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volume 16 (2016) | 2 issues; 300 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volume 15 (2015) | 2 issues; 300 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volume 14 (2014) | 2 issues; 300 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volume 13 (2013) | 2 issues; 300 pp. | EUR | EUR |
| Volumes 11‒12 (2011‒2012) | 2 issues; avg. 300 pp. | EUR | EUR |
Author info
Manuscripts should preferably be submitted through the journal’s online submission and manuscript tracking site. Please consult the Short Guide to EM for Authors before you submit your paper.
Linguistic
Variation wants novel research contributions to be quickly accessible. We we ensure that our double-blind peer-review procedure is fast. Reviewing takes only one round; on the basis of the reviewers’ recommendation the editor will decide either
for acceptance (with revisions) or rejection. Within 2-3 months after submission a decision is thus made. When the article is accepted the editor will ensure that any open issues are adequately addressed before final publication.
Generally, book reviews are commissioned by the editors. Please do not send unsolicited book review submissions. If you would like to review a book for Linguistic Variation (or would like to inquire about having your own book reviewed), please send your idea to the Book Reviews editor for consideration.
For the benefit of production efficiency, please follow these guidelines in the preparation of your article or book review.
If you are not able to submit online, or for any other editorial correspondence, please contact the editor:
General Editor: Hedde Zeijlstra, hzeijlsuni-goettingen.de
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Open Access
Articles accepted for this journal can be made Open Access through payment of an Article Publication Charge (APC) of EUR 1800 (excl. tax). To arrange this, please contact openaccessbenjamins.nl as soon as your paper has been accepted for publication. More information can be found on the publisher's Open Access Policy page.
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