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Academic Journal

Q1

Target

John Benjamins Publishing Company

NetherlandsCommunication (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1)ISSN-matched source record
Q1Ranking
—Impact Factor (year unverified)
53H-index (SCImago 2025)
0.795SJR (2025)
1989-2026Coverage

About Target

About Target

Target is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 65 (Netherlands). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1989-2026.

Key indicators: ISSN 0924-1884; H-index 53.

Understanding This Journal's Metrics

Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:

  • H-index (53): Strong citation impact — 53 articles cited at least 53 times each, reflecting solid influence.

Publishing in Target

An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.

  • Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
  • Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.

Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?

  • Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
  • Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
  • Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
  • Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ISSN of Target?
0924-1884.

Who publishes Target?
65.

What are Target's metrics?
H-index 53.

Is Target peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.

Source-backed journal facts

ISSN(s)0924-1884, 1569-9986
ISSN-L0924-1884
Source typeJournal
Publisher / hosting organisationJohn Benjamins Publishing Company
Publisher country codeNL
Fully open access (OpenAlex)Not marked as fully open access; hybrid options may exist
DOAJ flag (OpenAlex)Not listed in OpenAlex metadata; this is not a direct DOAJ check
Works recorded in OpenAlex1,403
Citations recorded in OpenAlex20,564
OpenAlex H-index73
Years represented in OpenAlex1963–2026 (not the founding or closing dates)

Topics in published research

Translation Studies and Practices; linguistics and terminology studies; Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare; Natural Language Processing Techniques; Language, Metaphor, and Cognition; Subtitles and Audiovisual Media.

OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.

Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

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