Linguistic Forum – A Journal of Linguistics (LinFo) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research across the full breadth of linguistics. The journal embraces diverse linguistic, theoretical, and interdisciplinary perspectives, encouraging original contributions that explore both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in contemporary language studies.

The journal aims to foster critical dialogue on emerging and established areas of linguistics, with a particular interest in studies that examine:

• Cognitive processes in language acquisition and use

• Pragmatics and Relevance Theory

• Individual differences in language learning

• The role of emotions, such as self-confidence and fear of error, in oral proficiency and language achievement

• The linguistic functions of humor, boosters, and cohesive devices

• Issues of coherence, gender, and literacy in language use and acquisition

In addition to these focus areas, LinFo welcomes high-quality research articles, review papers, and empirical studies across a wide range of linguistic subfields, including but not limited to:

• Applied Linguistics

• Anthropological Linguistics

• Cognitive Linguistics

• Computational Linguistics

• Corpus Linguistics

• (Critical) Discourse Analysis

• English Language Teaching (ELT)

• Forensic Linguistics

• Historical Linguistics

• Language Testing and Assessment

• Lexicology and Lexicography

• Language Policy and Planning

• Morphology

• Orthography

• Phonetics and Phonology

• Psycholinguistics

• Semantics and Syntax

• Sociolinguistics

• Stylistics

• Systemic Functional Linguistics

• Translation Studies

• World Englishes

The journal serves as a platform for linguists, language educators, and interdisciplinary researchers to share insights that contribute to the understanding of language in its many forms and contexts.