Linguistic Forum (LinFo) invites researchers, scholars, and authors worldwide to submit their original works for publication. As an international, blind peer-reviewed journal of linguistics, LinFo serves as a platform for disseminating high-quality research in the following categories: research articles, review articles, research reports, book reviews, theses, synopses, and research proposals. The journal publishes quarterly and acknowledges submissions through a prompt and transparent review process.
All submissions undergo initial review by the editorial team to assess adherence to the journal’s guidelines, including compliance with plagiarism policies, paper length, content clarity, organizational structure, and overall quality. Accepted manuscripts are subjected to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by national and international experts in the field.
Areas of Interest
Anthropological Linguistics
Cognitive Linguistics
Computational Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics
Discourse Analysis
Language Testing & Evaluation
Lexicology and Lexicography
Language Planning
Language Teaching
Language Contact and Language Change
Language Documentation
Language Endangerment
Language and Gender
Morphology
Phonetics and Phonology
Pakistani English
Psycholinguistics
Pragmatics
Semantics
Syntax
Systemic Functional Linguistics
Stylistics
Sociolinguistics
Translation Studies
World Englishes
Submission Policy
All papers submitted to LinFo must be original works that are not under consideration by any other journal during the review process. Submissions should adhere to the journal’s formatting and ethical guidelines to ensure a seamless review and publication process.
We are thrilled to share the news that "Linguistic Forum - A Journal of Linguistics" has attained approval (Category 'Y') from the esteemed Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Furthermore, we are proud to announce its inclusion in the HEC Journal Recognition System (HJRS) for the duration of 2023–2024.