Thank you for considering the Applied Linguistics Journal as a potential outlet for your research. Please carefully review the following guidelines before submitting your manuscript:
The Applied Linguistics Journal welcomes original research articles, theoretical papers, and empirical studies that explore various aspects of applied linguistics. We encourage submissions that contribute to the understanding and application of linguistics in real-world contexts, including language teaching and learning, second language acquisition, bilingualism, language policy, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and more.
- Submissions should be in English and adhere to a clear and concise writing style.
- Manuscripts should be formatted according to the journal's guidelines, including font size, line spacing, and margins.
- Please include an abstract of 150-250 words summarizing the main objectives, methodology, findings, and implications of the study.
- Use appropriate headings and subheadings to structure your paper.
- Include in-text citations and a complete reference list formatted in accordance with the journal's citation style.
- Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through our online submission system.
- Ensure that your submission is in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Include a cover letter with your submission, briefly outlining the significance of your research and its contribution to the field of applied linguistics.
- If your manuscript includes any non-textual elements (e.g., images, tables, graphs), ensure they are clearly labeled and of high quality.
- All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring the integrity and quality of published articles.
- Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on their originality, relevance, methodology, findings, and overall contribution to the field.
- Authors can expect to receive feedback and a decision within a reasonable time frame.
- Authors are expected to adhere to ethical guidelines and avoid plagiarism or any form of academic misconduct.
- If your research involves human subjects, ensure that appropriate ethical considerations and consent procedures have been followed.
We highly recommend that authors familiarize themselves with previously published articles in the Journal of Applied Linguistics to gain a better understanding of the journal's style and content.
We appreciate your interest in the Applied Linguistics Journal and look forward to receiving your submission. Should you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact our editorial team at [email protected].
