Linguistic Forum: A Journal of Linguistics is an international, peer-reviewed journal that follows a blind review process. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, reports, theses, and proposals that engage with key debates and issues in the field of linguistics. LinFo is released quarterly and provides a platform for the submission of research through a streamlined process at Linguistic Forum - Register. Submissions are initially assessed by expert editors, who evaluate whether articles meet the required criteria, including adherence to plagiarism policies, appropriate length, clarity, content organization, and overall writing quality before proceeding to the formal review stage.

Journal Highlights

2021-05-13

DOI Prefix: 10.53057/linfo

ISSN Online 2707-5273

Started: 2018

Publication Frequency: Quarterly

Publication Language: English

Email: editor@linguisticforum.com

Open Access Statement

2021-05-13

All articles are freely available online immediately to anyone, allowing authors to share their research and maximize its impact.

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): Linguistic Forum - A Journal of Linguistics

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Aims and Scope

Linguistic Forum (LinFo) under ISSN Online 2707-5273, is a peer-reviewed and an open access scholarly journal whose major concern is the promotion of understanding of the field of Applied Linguistics to the scholars and providing a forum for publishing their research articles in a journal with proper credentials.

LinFo aims to present discussions and the developments of multidisciplinary research and generate broad and practical applications for the study of languages in the world of today. LinFo warmly welcomes contributions of scholars and researchers working within any linguistic and theoretical approach.

LinFo publishes an original research articles, reviews, reports, theses, and proposals on the linguistic debates and issues. LinFo publishes quarterly and it is a platform which acknowledges the research works submitted through a quick process at Linguistic Forum - Register which are initially reviewed by the expert editors who decide about the articles to be forwarded for review process or not on the basis of parameters developed covering plagiarism policy, paper length, clarity and organization of the content, and the overall write-up quality.

MARS Publication Ethical Statement

LinFo is accredited by the Higher Education Commission and aspires to membership in the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). MARS Publishing ensures adherence to rigorous peer-review protocols and strict ethical standards to uphold the integrity of scholarly publications.

To maintain high ethical standards, MARS Publishing strictly prohibits plagiarism, data falsification, inappropriate authorship credits, and other unethical practices. Suspected violations are addressed with a zero-tolerance policy. To ensure originality, all submissions are checked against prior publications using Turnitin.

Peer Review Policy

Peer review is central to maintaining the quality of scholarly publications. LinFo follows a robust peer-review process to ensure the publication of scientifically sound research. Below is an overview of the review process:

Initial Manuscript Evaluation

The Editor evaluates all submissions for originality, scientific rigor, grammatical quality, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Manuscripts failing to meet these criteria are rejected at this stage. Those meeting the requirements are forwarded to at least two experts for further review.

Types of Peer Review

LinFo employs a double-blind review process, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

Reviewer Selection

Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise and relevance to the manuscript’s subject matter. The reviewer database is regularly updated to include a diverse range of experts.

Reviewer Reports

Reviewers evaluate whether the manuscript:

  • Is original and methodologically sound.

  • Adheres to ethical guidelines.

  • Presents results clearly and supports conclusions.

  • Correctly references prior relevant research.

While language correction is not a formal part of the review process, reviewers may suggest improvements.

Review Process Timeline

The review timeline depends on reviewer availability and responsiveness. In cases of conflicting reviews or delays, additional expert opinions may be sought. Decisions may occasionally be based on a single thorough review, though this is rare. Authors receive feedback, including reviewers’ verbatim comments, along with decisions to accept, reject, or revise their manuscripts.

Final Decision

The Editor’s decision to accept or reject a manuscript is final and communicated to the author along with reviewers’ comments and recommendations.

Becoming a Reviewer

Scholars interested in serving as reviewers for LinFo are encouraged to contact the Editor. Benefits include early access to the latest research, opportunities to contribute to scientific integrity, and recognition of professional development activities.

Copy Right / Open Access

Articles published in LinFo are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). Authors retain copyright, while MARS Publishing includes the following note at the bottom of the first page of all published articles:

Published by Licensee MARS Publishers. Copyright: © the author(s). This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

By adhering to open-access policies, LinFo ensures global accessibility and broad dissemination of published research.