1. Types of Manuscripts
The journal accepts the following categories:
- Original Research Articles (6,000–8,000 words)
- Review Articles (up to 8,000 words)
- Short Communications (3,000–4,000 words)
- Book Reviews (1,000–1,500 words)
2. Submission Requirements
All submissions must be made electronically and include:
- Manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.docx)
- A separate title page (for blind review)
- Abstract and keywords
- Author(s) affiliation and ORCID ID (if available)
The manuscript file must be anonymized (no author-identifying information).
3. Manuscript Structure
3.1 Title Page
- Full title of the article
- Author name(s)
- Institutional affiliation(s)
- Email address of corresponding author
- ORCID ID (recommended)
3.2 Main Manuscript (anonymous)
- Title
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Keywords (3–6)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology (if applicable)
- Results / Analysis
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements (optional)
- References
4. Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 2.5 cm
- Alignment: Justified
- Paragraph indentation: 1.25 cm
- Page numbers: bottom center
- Use clear hierarchical headings (e.g., 1., 1.1., 1.1.1.)
5. References and Citations (Chicago Style – Notes and Bibliography)
The journal follows the Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition), Notes and Bibliography system.
Footnotes:
First citation:
John Smith, Language and Society (London: Routledge, 2020), 45.
Subsequent citation:
Smith, Language and Society, 78.
Journal Article with DOI:
Maria Lopez, “Language Variation in Urban Contexts,” Journal of Linguistics 45, no. 2 (2021): 123–140. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022226721000123
PhD Thesis:
Anna Petrova, “Language Policy and Identity in Multilingual Societies” (PhD diss., University of Vienna, 2020), 88.
Bibliography:
Smith, John. Language and Society. London: Routledge, 2020.
Lopez, Maria. “Language Variation in Urban Contexts.” Journal of Linguistics 45, no. 2 (2021): 123–140. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022226721000123
Petrova, Anna. “Language Policy and Identity in Multilingual Societies.” PhD diss., University of Vienna, 2020.
5.2 Bibliography
All cited works must appear in a bibliography at the end of the manuscript.
Example:
Smith, John. Language and Society. London: Routledge, 2020.
5.3 General Requirements
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in all citations
- Include DOI where available
- Avoid excessive self-citation
- Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism) is strictly prohibited
6. Ethical Standards
The journal adheres to international publishing ethics (e.g., COPE principles). Authors must ensure:
- Originality of the work
- Proper acknowledgment of sources
- Disclosure of any conflicts of interest
- Ethical approval (if research involves human participants)
7. Peer Review Process
- All submissions undergo double-blind peer review
- Typically evaluated by at least two independent reviewers
- Review criteria include:
- Originality
- Academic rigor
- Methodological validity
- Contribution to the field
Possible decisions:
- Accept
- Minor revisions
- Major revisions
- Reject
8. Plagiarism Screening
All manuscripts are subject to plagiarism detection software (Turnitin).
Submissions with significant overlap will be automatically rejected.
9. Open Access Policy
The journal operates under an open access model, ensuring free and immediate access to published content.
Authors may be required to agree to a Creative Commons license (e.g., CC BY-NC).
10. Copyright
- Authors retain copyright
- Authors grant the journal the right of first publication
- Proper attribution must be given in any subsequent use
11. Indexing and Archiving
The journal aims to meet criteria for indexing in international databases such as Scopus and other recognized indexing services.
All articles are assigned:
- DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
- Metadata for indexing and discoverability
12. Language and Proofreading
- Articles must be written in clear, academic English (or other accepted languages)
- Authors are responsible for professional language editing prior to submission