О журнале
Focus and Scope
International Multilingual Journal of Language Art (LA) is an open access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal. Our primary mission is to serve as a global platform for scholars, academicians, and researchers to share contemporary thought and research across all fields of Linguistics and language studies, fostering cross-linguistic awareness and dialogue. All published articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
Our Vision & Philosophy
LA aims to promote interdisciplinary studies in linguistics and become a leading international forum in the field. We envision a future where language is understood not as singular or fragmented, but as a unified yet diverse global resource. We engage with ideas about the evolution of global languages, believing that the future will see languages growing more interconnected.
Published Article Types
LA welcomes submissions of original research papers and comprehensive review papers across a wide spectrum of linguistic disciplines, including but not limited to:
* Applied Linguistics
* Discourse Analysis
* General Linguistics
* Language Acquisition
* Linguistics & Literature
* Linguistic Theories
* Morphology
* Phonetics & Phonology
* Semantics
* Sociolinguistics
* Translation Studies
The journal is published in both print and online formats.
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Peer Review Process
LA employs a rigorous double-blind peer review system. In this process, the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are kept confidential from each other to ensure impartiality and focus on the scholarly merit of the work.
Pre-Review Screening
All manuscripts undergo an initial screening for plagiarism using specialized software (`https://www.etxt.ru/`). Only submissions demonstrating an originality score of 82% or higher proceed to the formal peer review stage.
Responsibilities in the Review Process
For Reviewers: Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive evaluations free from personal bias or conflict of interest. They should assess the manuscript's originality, scholarly validity, and relevance, and may recommend relevant uncited literature.
For Editors: Editors bear full responsibility for the final decision to accept or reject a manuscript. These decisions must be made free of conflict of interest, based solely on academic quality, and with a commitment to preserving reviewer anonymity.
We encourage all potential reviewers and editors to familiarize themselves with the detailed Author Guidelines and Policies to fully understand the journal's standards.
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Publication Frequency
LA is a quarterly publication, releasing four issues per year in February, May, August, and November. Notifications of acceptance for a given issue are announced in those months, with the final edited versions published on our site in the subsequent month.
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Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to all its content. We believe that free and unrestricted availability of research fosters a greater global exchange of knowledge, accelerates scientific discovery, and ensures public benefit from scholarly work.
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Copyright and Licensing Policy
Language Art is an international open access journal. All published papers are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Key Points for Authors:
No Copyright Transfer: Authors retain full copyright of their work. Publishing requires granting the journal a license to publish and distribute the work.
Freedom for Reuse: The CC BY 4.0 license allows anyone to read, download, copy, redistribute, and adapt the work for any purpose (including commercial), provided the original authors and source are properly cited. No further permission is required from authors or the publisher.
Third-Party Material: Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material (e.g., illustrations, tables) from other sources and must provide appropriate acknowledgement.
For complete license details, please visit: [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/].
Article Processing Charges (APC)
There are no submission charges or Article Processing Charges (APCs) for the electronic version of the journal. Publication in our online open-access format is completely free for authors.
Hard Copy Option:
Authors who wish to receive a printed hard copy of the journal volume may do so for a minimal fee ($30 to $40). This fee covers printing, packaging, handling, and postal delivery costs. The final amount depends on the author's geographical location and its distance from our offices in Shiraz, Iran.
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Complaints Policy
We value feedback and are committed to addressing concerns professionally. This policy covers complaints related to the journal's editorial policies, procedures, or staff actions.
Our Commitment
We aim to acknowledge complaints promptly (within 3 working days for emails) and resolve them constructively. An interim or definitive response will be provided within two weeks, with updates until resolution. If unsatisfied, a complainant may escalate the matter to the Editor-in-Chief, whose decision is final.
How to Submit a Complaint
Complaints should be submitted as soon as possible after the relevant event, preferably in writing via email to: journalhz@gmail.com. You may also contact us via Telegram (@Mahdimb1) to speak with a consulting editor.
Please include relevant details (journal title, volume/issue number, paper ID, title, page number) to facilitate a swift investigation.
(While not yet a formal member, Language Art adheres to the principles and rules of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in all matters of publication ethics.)
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Publication Ethics
LA is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. Our policies are aligned with international best practices, guided by COPE.
1. Editorial Responsibilities
Editors are entrusted with full authority over acceptance/rejection decisions and are responsible for the journal's content quality and academic integrity. They must:
* Make decisions based solely on academic merit, originality, and scope.
* Handle all submissions without personal, financial, or professional conflict of interest.
* Ensure rigorous and confidential peer review.
* Act decisively upon any suspected ethical misconduct.
* Ensure published research meets international ethical guidelines.
2. Authors' Responsibilities
Authors guarantee the integrity of their work and agree to:
* Submit original work that is not under consideration elsewhere.
* Participate fully and responsibly in the peer review process.
* Accurately report data and sources, citing all relevant literature.
* Disclose any conflicts of interest.
* Ensure all listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.
* Promptly notify editors of any significant errors in published work.
3. Reviewers' Responsibilities
Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining quality and must:
* Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
* Provide objective, unbiased, and constructive evaluations.
* Declare any conflicts of interest.
* Alert editors to any concerns about plagiarism, ethical issues, or substantial similarity to other published works.
4. Publication and Authorship
* All submissions undergo strict peer review by at least two international experts.
* Decisions are based on relevance, originality, validity, and language.
* The journal does not permit simultaneous submission or redundant publication.
* Legal standards regarding libel, copyright, and plagiarism are strictly enforced.
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Technical Sponsor
This journal's publishing platform is powered by Open Journal Systems (OJS), an open-source software for journal management. Our hosting and technical infrastructure are supported by Shayestegan Pouya System Pars Company.
