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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word format.
  • Where available, URLs and DOIs for the references have been provided.
  • The text adheres to the APA (7th) and reference manager has been used for citation and bibliography.
  • The manuscript applies IMRAD structure (Introduction, Method, Result and Discussion).

Author Guidelines

 

Thank you for considering Langua as the platform for your scholarly contributions. To ensure a smooth submission and publication process, please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Manuscript Preparation:

  • File Format: Prepare your manuscript in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

  • Page Setup: Use standard letter-size (8.5 x 11 inches) paper with 1-inch margins on all sides.

  • Font: Use a readable, 12-point Times New Roman font.

2. Article Structure:

  • Organize your article using the IMRAD framework (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion). Subheadings should be used to delineate these sections.

  • Include a title page with the manuscript title, author(s)' names and affiliations, corresponding author's contact information, and any acknowledgments.

  • Number all pages consecutively, beginning with the title page.

3. Citations and References:

  • Follow the American Psychological Association (APA 7th) style for in-text citations and references.

  • Use the Zotero or other reference manager to ensure proper citation formatting.

  • Cite sources within the text by author's last name and year of publication (e.g., Smith, 2023).

  • List all references alphabetically at the end of the manuscript.

4. Figures and Tables:

  • Include figures and tables within the manuscript where they are referenced.

  • Provide clear, concise captions for each figure and table.

  • Ensure figures are of high quality and easily interpretable.

5. Abstract and Keywords:

  • Include an informative abstract of no more than 250 words summarizing your research.

  • Select up to 5 keywords to help index your article.

6. Ethical Considerations:

  • Ensure that your research follows ethical guidelines, including obtaining necessary permissions and conducting research with integrity.

  • If your research involves human subjects, provide documentation of ethical approval or follow anonimity procedure.

7. Submissions:

  • Submit your manuscript through our online submission system, following the provided instructions.

  • Prepare a separate cover letter detailing the significance and novelty of your work and its fit with the scope of the journal.

8. Review Process:

  • All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process.

  • Reviewers' comments will be shared with authors to facilitate revisions.

9. Fees:

  • There are no submission or publication fees for this journal.

10. Contact Information:

  • For inquiries and submissions, please contact Langua editor at languaojs@gmail.com.

We appreciate your commitment to adhering to these guidelines. Your cooperation ensures the quality and consistency of the content published in Langua. We look forward to receiving your research contributions and facilitating their dissemination within our academic community.

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with Langua Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Education agree to the following terms:

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in Langua.
  • Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in Langua.
  • Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.

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