International Journal of Linguistics

International Journal of Linguistics (IJL) is an international, double-anonymized peer-reviewed, open-access journal published bimonthly by Macrothink Institute. The journal publishes original research in theoretical, descriptive, and applied linguistics, including language structure, meaning, use, and change. It aims to advance international dialogue in linguistic research and encourage collaboration across theoretical, descriptive, empirical, and applied approaches.

Focus and Scope

The journal welcomes theoretical, empirical, descriptive, and interdisciplinary research addressing diverse aspects of human language, including but not limited to:

• Phonetics and phonology
• Morphology and syntax
• Semantics and pragmatics
• Discourse and sociolinguistics
• Language variation and change
• Applied linguistics and language acquisition
• Formal and theoretical linguistic frameworks
• Descriptive and corpus linguistics
• Psycholinguistic and cognitive approaches
• Multilingualism and contact linguistics

Information for International Journal of Linguistics (IJL):

Publisher: Macrothink Institute
ISSN: 1948-5425
Frequency: Bimonthly
Publication Date: February, April, June, August, October and December
Open Access: Yes
Indexed: Yes
Review Policy: Double-anonymized peer-review
Review Time: 4-10 Weeks
E-mail: ijl@macrothink.org

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Call for Papers - International Journal of Linguistics

We are calling for submission of papers for the forthcoming issue of Vol. 18, No. 6, December, 2026. We sincerely invite you to submit your excellent research papers and show the critical and original views on Linguistics.

And we also would like to cooperate with other institutions to publish special issues.

If you are interested in our journal, please submit your manuscripts online or send to: ijl@macrothink.org

You can find author guidelines at: http://www.macrothink.org/author

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Issues

• Vol 18, No 5, October, 2026: In Progress
• Vol 18, No 4, August, 2026: (Current)
• All Issues

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Paper Selection and Publication Process

a). Upon receipt of paper submission, the editorial assistant sends an E-mail of confirmation to the corresponding author within 1-3 working days. If you fail to receive this confirmation, your submission may be missed. Please contact the editorial assistant in time for that.

b). Peer review. We use a double-blind system for peer review; both reviewers’ and authors’ identities remain anonymous. The review process may take 4-10 weeks.

c). Notification of the result of review by E-mail to the corresponding author, indicating acceptance or not, as well as the date of publication.

d). If the submission is accepted, the authors revise paper and pay Article Processing Charge (200USD).

e). E-journal in PDF is available on the journal’s webpage, free of charge for download.

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International Journal of Linguistics has used DOI (Digital Object Identifier) system. Each article will be assigned a DOI number and add persistent link for retrieval.

What is doi?

The Digital Object Identifier (DOI®) System is for identifying content objects in the digital environment. DOI® names are assigned to any entity for use on digital networks. They are used to provide current information, including where they (or information about them) can be found on the Internet. Information about a digital object may change over time, including where to find it, but its DOI name will not change.
pls find more DOI information at http://www.doi.org/

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