Journal of Sociolinguistics (JS)

The Journal of Sociolinguistics is an internationally respected scholarly journal that serves as a principal forum for cutting‑edge research on language and social life. Since its launch in 1997, it has published rigorous research that bridges linguistics with social theory and social science, emphasizing how linguistic practices both reflect and shape societal structures. As a Wiley‑Blackwell publication, the journal features original articles that address theoretical, methodological, and empirical aspects of sociolinguistics, covering a wide range of languages, cultures, and communicative settings. It encourages contributions that explore phenomena such as language variation, multilingual communication, identity construction, interactional practices, language attitudes, and the sociopolitical dimensions of language use. The journal’s multidisciplinary orientation attracts contributions from sociolinguistics, communication studies, anthropology, education, and cultural studies, fostering dialogue across intellectual communities. With a publication schedule of five issues per year, it supports timely dissemination of research and ongoing scholarly conversations. Its editorial leadership reflects global representation and expertise, and the rigorous peer‑review process ensures high academic standards. This journal remains essential reading for scholars, researchers, and graduate students interested in how language functions in diverse social contexts.

Journal of Sociolinguistics (JS) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Language and Linguistics, History and Philosophy of Science, Philosophy, Linguistics and Language, Sociology and Political Science, language variation and change, multilingualism, language and identity, language policy, discourse analysis, linguistic ethnography, sociocultural dynamics of communication, anthropology, psychology, cultural studies, and communication studies , Online or Print , 5-issues-year Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1360-6441, E-ISSN: 1467-9841, Established: 1997, Impact Factor: 2.6
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE