International Journal of Literature and Languages (IJLL)
The International Journal of Literature and Languages (IJLL) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in literature, linguistics, language studies, translation studies, communication studies, cultural studies, and related interdisciplinary fields.
Authors are requested to carefully read and follow these guidelines before submitting their manuscripts.
Scope of the Journal
IJLL publishes original research in, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Literature Studies
- Comparative Literature
- English Language and Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics
- Translation and Interpretation Studies
- Language Teaching and Learning
- Communication Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Discourse Analysis
- Sociolinguistics
- Psycholinguistics
- Literary Criticism and Theory
- Digital Humanities
- Media and Language Studies
- Interdisciplinary Humanities Research
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Theoretical Papers
- Case Studies
- Short Communications
- Book Reviews
- Literature Reviews
- Conceptual Papers
Manuscript Preparation
Language
Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English.
Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited before submission.
File Format
Manuscripts should be submitted in:
- Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Page Layout
- A4 Page Size
- Single Column Format
- 1-inch (2.54 cm) Margins on all sides
- Times New Roman Font
- Font Size: 12 pt
- Line Spacing: 1.5
Manuscript Structure
Authors should organize manuscripts in the following format:
Title Page
The title page should include:
- Full Title of the Manuscript
- Author Name(s)
- Institutional Affiliation(s)
- ORCID ID (if available)
- Corresponding Author Details
- Email Address
Abstract
The abstract should:
- Be between 150–300 words
- Clearly summarize the purpose, methodology, findings, and conclusions
- Avoid references and abbreviations where possible
Keywords
Provide 4–8 keywords immediately following the abstract.
Main Text
For research articles, the manuscript should generally contain:
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Methodology
- Results/Findings
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
The structure may vary depending on the nature of the study.
Tables and Figures
- Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively.
- Each table and figure must have a descriptive title.
- Sources should be properly acknowledged where applicable.
- Images and illustrations should be of high quality.
References
Authors should ensure that:
- All references cited in the text appear in the reference list.
- All references listed are cited in the manuscript.
- References are accurate and complete.
The journal accepts widely recognized citation styles, including:
- APA Style
- MLA Style
- Chicago Style
- Harvard Style
Authors should maintain consistency throughout the manuscript.
Ethical Requirements
Authors must ensure that:
- The manuscript is original.
- The work has not been published elsewhere.
- The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
- Proper acknowledgment of sources is provided.
- Ethical standards are followed throughout the research process.
Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication are strictly prohibited.
Authorship Criteria
All listed authors should have made significant contributions to:
- Research conception or design
- Data collection or analysis
- Manuscript preparation
- Critical revision of the manuscript
All authors must approve the final version before submission.
Plagiarism Policy
The journal employs plagiarism screening during the editorial review process.
Manuscripts containing substantial plagiarism may be:
- Rejected immediately
- Returned for correction
- Withdrawn from consideration
Authors are strongly encouraged to verify originality before submission.
Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo:
- Initial Editorial Screening
- Plagiarism Assessment
- Double-Blind Peer Review
- Editorial Evaluation
- Final Publication Decision
The journal strives to complete the review process in a timely and transparent manner.
Article Processing Charge (APC)
Article Processing Charge (APC): USD 250 per accepted article
- No submission fee is required.
- APC is payable only after acceptance.
- Payment instructions will be provided upon acceptance.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain responsibility for the content of their manuscripts.
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that they possess the necessary rights and permissions for all included content.
Submission Process
Authors may submit manuscripts through the journal's submission system or by email.
Submission should include:
- Manuscript File
- Author Information
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Supporting Documents (if applicable)
Editorial Decision Categories
The journal may issue one of the following decisions:
- Accept
- Accept with Minor Revisions
- Major Revisions Required
- Reject
Editorial decisions are final and based on reviewer recommendations and editorial assessment.