Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

The Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Language Teaching (JLLLT) welcomes original, high-quality manuscripts in linguistics, literature, language education, applied linguistics, multilingualism, curriculum development, translation studies, discourse analysis, and related fields. Submitted manuscripts must present original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration by another journal.

Authors are expected to read and comply with the following guidelines before submitting their manuscripts.

1. Before You Submit

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

  • the manuscript is original and has not been published previously;
  • the manuscript is not under consideration by another journal;
  • all authors have approved the submission;
  • the manuscript falls within the journal's Aims and Scope;
  • the manuscript follows the official JLLLT template and formatting requirements;
  • all references have been checked for completeness and accuracy;
  • ethical approval has been obtained where applicable;
  • informed consent has been obtained where required;
  • any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has been appropriately disclosed;
  • a Conflict of Interest Statement has been included;
  • a Funding Statement has been included where applicable;
  • a Data Availability Statement has been included where applicable.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the manuscript being returned before peer review.

2. Online Submission

Authors are strongly encouraged to provide their ORCID iD during submission to improve author identification and research visibility.

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the JLLLT Online Journal System (OJS):

https://jurnal-assalam.org/index.php/JLLLT

Authors who do not yet have an account must register with the journal before submission. Registered authors should login to their accounts and complete the online submission process by following the instructions provided in the OJS system.

Submissions sent by email or through any other means will not be considered.

Authors are strongly encouraged to provide their ORCID iD during submission to improve author identification, enhance research visibility, and ensure accurate attribution of their scholarly work.

3. Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to the following specifications:

  • Language: English
  • File format: DOC, DOCX, or RTF
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Line spacing: Single
  • Paper size: A4
  • Margins: 2.54 cm on all sides
  • Layout: Single-column
  • Length: approximately 4,000–7,000 words (excluding the Abstract and References)

Authors should prepare their manuscripts using the official JLLLT template.

4. Article Structure

Research articles should be organized in the following order:

  • Title
  • Author Information
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Research Methodology
  • Findings
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements (if applicable)
  • Funding Statement (if applicable)
  • Conflict of Interest Statement
  • Data Availability Statement
  • References
  • Appendix (if necessary)

Subheadings may be used where appropriate.

5. Title

The title should:

  • accurately reflect the content of the manuscript;
  • be concise and informative;
  • preferably not exceed 15 words;
  • avoid abbreviations whenever possible.

6. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should contain 200–250 words written as a single paragraph without citations, tables, or figures.

The abstract should briefly describe:

  • background;
  • objective(s);
  • methodology;
  • principal findings;
  • conclusion.

Provide 3–5 keywords immediately after the abstract.

7. Introduction

The Introduction should:

  • establish the research context;
  • identify the research gap;
  • review relevant issues;
  • explain the significance of the study;
  • clearly state the research objectives.

The Introduction should represent approximately 15–20% of the manuscript.

8. Literature Review

The Literature Review should critically discuss relevant theories and previous studies rather than merely describing them.

This section should account for approximately 10–15% of the manuscript.

9. Research Methodology

The methodology should clearly explain:

  • research design;
  • participants or data sources;
  • research setting;
  • research instruments;
  • data collection procedures;
  • data analysis techniques.

Where applicable, authors should report ethical approval and informed consent.

10. Findings and Discussion

This section should:

  • present the research findings clearly;
  • answer the research questions;
  • interpret the findings using relevant theories;
  • compare findings with previous studies;
  • explain the contribution of the study.

This section generally represents 40–60% of the manuscript.

11. Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the principal findings without repeating earlier sections.

Authors are encouraged to discuss the implications of the findings and suggest directions for future research where appropriate.

12. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should:

  • be numbered consecutively;
  • include informative titles;
  • be cited within the manuscript;
  • have sufficient quality for publication;
  • avoid duplicating information already presented in the text.

13. References

JLLLT follows the APA (7th Edition) citation and referencing style.

Authors should ensure that:

  • every in-text citation appears in the reference list;
  • every reference listed has been cited in the manuscript;
  • references are accurate and complete;
  • DOI information is included whenever available.

At least 80% of the references should be primary sources published within the last five years, particularly articles published in reputable scholarly journals.

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

Authors are also encouraged to cite relevant articles previously published in JLLLT whenever they are directly related to the submitted manuscript.

14. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants must comply with applicable ethical standards.

Where required, authors should provide:

  • ethical approval information;
  • informed consent statement;
  • participant confidentiality procedures.

Please refer to the journal's Human Research Ethics Policy.

15. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Authors may use AI-assisted technologies only in accordance with the journal's Artificial Intelligence Policy.

Any significant use of AI tools during manuscript preparation must be disclosed.

Artificial Intelligence systems cannot be listed as authors.

16. Authorship

All listed authors must satisfy the journal's Authorship Policy.

Any request to add, remove, or rearrange authors after submission will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and requires written consent from all authors.

17. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the reported research.

If no conflict exists, authors should state:

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

18. Funding Statement

Authors should disclose all sources of financial support.

Examples:

This research was funded by ...

or

This research received no external funding.

19. Data Availability Statement

Authors should include a Data Availability Statement whenever applicable.

Examples include:

  • Data are publicly available.
  • Data are available upon reasonable request.
  • Data cannot be shared because of ethical or legal restrictions.
  • No new data were generated or analyzed.

Please refer to the journal's Data Availability Policy.

20. Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened using similarity detection software before entering the peer-review process.

Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unacceptable levels of textual similarity may be rejected without external review.

21. Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their suitability for publication.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process involving at least three independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject area. Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, clarity, and scholarly contribution.

Where additional specialist expertise is required or conflicting recommendations arise, the Editor-in-Chief may invite one or more additional reviewers before making the final editorial decision.

22. Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with all publication policies adopted by JLLLT, including:

  • Publication Ethics
  • Authorship Policy
  • Artificial Intelligence Policy
  • Human Research Ethics Policy
  • Data Availability Policy
  • Retraction, Withdrawal and Removal Policy
  • Correction and Erratum Policy
  • Appeals and Complaints Policy

23. Publication Charges

Information regarding submission fees and Article Processing Charges (APCs) is available on the Author Charges page.

24. Manuscript Template

Authors are strongly encouraged to prepare their manuscripts using the official JLLLT manuscript template available on the journal website.

25. Submission Checklist

Before completing the submission, authors should confirm that:

  • the manuscript is original and unpublished;
  • the manuscript follows the official JLLLT template;
  • all references comply with APA (7th Edition);
  • ethical approval has been reported where applicable;
  • AI use has been disclosed where applicable;
  • a Conflict of Interest Statement has been included;
  • a Funding Statement has been included where applicable;
  • a Data Availability Statement has been included where applicable;
  • all authors have approved the submission.

26. Contact

Questions regarding manuscript preparation or submission may be directed to the Editorial Office through the journal's official contact page.