Submissions

Author Guidelines

Litrate: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching welcomes original research articles that make significant contributions to the fields of language, literature, and teaching. Authors are expected to follow the guidelines below to ensure the quality, consistency, and integrity of submitted manuscripts.

1. Scope of the Journal

Manuscripts submitted to Litrate should be relevant to the journal's focus on language, literature, and teaching. The journal welcomes research in linguistics, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, language and communication, literary studies, language and literature education, curriculum and assessment, classroom practices and pedagogy, educational technology, digital literacy, artificial intelligence in language learning and teaching, and digital humanities.

Interdisciplinary studies are particularly encouraged when they demonstrate clear relevance to the journal's scope.

2. Originality and Submission Policy

Manuscripts submitted to Litrate must be original works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by another journal.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not simultaneously submitted to another journal. Authors must properly acknowledge and cite all sources and materials used in the research. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to be accountable for the work.

Manuscripts that substantially overlap with previously published work may be rejected or subject to further investigation.

3. Types of Manuscripts

Litrate primarily accepts original research articles. The journal may also consider theoretical, conceptual, methodological, or review articles when they make a substantial contribution to the fields of language, literature, and teaching.

Authors should clearly identify the type of manuscript during the submission process.

4. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally include the following sections: Title, Author Names and Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review or Theoretical Framework, Method, Results and/or Findings, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments where applicable, Funding Statement where applicable, Conflict of Interest Statement, References, and Appendices where applicable.

The structure may be adjusted according to the nature of the study, provided that the manuscript presents the research clearly, logically, and systematically.

5. Title

The title should be concise, specific, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript. Authors should avoid unnecessary abbreviations, overly general expressions, and excessive use of technical terminology.

6. Author Information

The manuscript should include the full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, and corresponding author information as required by the submission system.

Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the research and manuscript. All authors must approve the submitted version and agree to be accountable for the work.

7. Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise overview of the study, including the research background or problem, purpose or objectives, methodology, key findings, and main conclusion or implications.

The abstract should be informative, clear, and understandable without requiring readers to consult the main text.

8. Keywords

Authors should provide 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the main concepts, topics, and research areas discussed in the manuscript. Keywords should be specific and useful for indexing and academic discovery.

9. Manuscript Length and Formatting

Authors should prepare manuscripts according to the journal's official manuscript template. The manuscript should be written in clear and academically appropriate English.

The manuscript should be consistently formatted, with headings and subheadings clearly organized. Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively and appropriately referenced in the text. All abbreviations should be defined at their first occurrence. Quotations and citations should follow the journal's required referencing style. Authors are responsible for carefully proofreading their manuscripts before submission.

The editorial team may request revisions to formatting or language when necessary.

10. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be relevant, clear, and necessary for presenting the research findings. Each table and figure should have a descriptive title and be numbered consecutively.

Authors must ensure that all tables, figures, images, and other visual materials are original, appropriately cited, or reproduced with the necessary permission.

11. Citations and References

Authors must properly acknowledge all sources used in the manuscript. Every source cited in the text should appear in the reference list, and every reference listed should be cited in the manuscript.

Authors should follow the referencing style specified in the journal's official manuscript template. Reference-management software such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote may be used to maintain consistency.

Authors are encouraged to cite relevant and recent scholarly sources while also including foundational works where appropriate.

12. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, personal data, or other ethically sensitive materials must comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations.

Where required, authors should provide information regarding ethical approval, informed consent, and other relevant ethical procedures in the manuscript.

13. Artificial Intelligence and AI-Assisted Technologies

Authors may use artificial intelligence and AI-assisted technologies for appropriate purposes, such as language editing, proofreading, or other supportive tasks. However, authors remain fully responsible for the content, accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript.

AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Any substantive use of AI in the research process or manuscript preparation should be disclosed appropriately.

Authors must verify all AI-assisted content and ensure that it does not introduce fabricated information, inaccurate citations, plagiarism, or other forms of academic misconduct.

14. Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

All submitted manuscripts may be subject to plagiarism or similarity screening. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts do not contain plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabricated information, falsified data, or inappropriate manipulation of sources.

Manuscripts that fail to meet the journal's standards of originality and academic integrity may be rejected.

15. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or institutional relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation.

If no conflict of interest exists, authors should state that there are no conflicts of interest to declare.

16. Funding

Authors should disclose all sources of financial support for the research, including grant numbers where applicable.

If the research received no external funding, authors should clearly state that the research received no external financial support.

17. Acknowledgments

Individuals or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship may be acknowledged in the manuscript with their permission.

18. Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's designated online submission system. Authors are required to provide all requested information and upload the manuscript and supporting documents as instructed.

Before submission, authors should ensure that the manuscript falls within the journal's scope, is original, is not under consideration by another journal, follows the prescribed format, contains all required declarations, and has been carefully checked for language, citations, and references.

19. Peer Review

All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening before being considered for peer review. Manuscripts that meet the journal's basic requirements and fall within its scope may be sent to qualified reviewers for evaluation.

The editorial team may request revisions based on reviewers' comments. Authors are expected to respond to reviewer comments professionally and provide a clear explanation of the revisions made.

20. Publication Fee

Litrate: Journal of Language, Literature, and Teaching operates a free publication policy. Authors are not required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) for the publication of accepted articles.

21. Corrections and Retractions

Authors are responsible for promptly informing the editorial team if they discover significant errors in their published work.

The journal may publish corrections, retractions, or other appropriate notices when necessary to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the scholarly record.

22. Final Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that the manuscript falls within the scope of Litrate, is original, and is not under review elsewhere. All authors should have approved the final manuscript. The manuscript should follow the journal's formatting requirements and include an abstract and keywords. All sources should be properly cited, and the reference list should be complete and consistent. Tables and figures should be appropriately numbered and cited. Ethical approval and informed consent should be reported where applicable. Conflicts of interest and funding information should be disclosed. Any relevant use of AI should be disclosed. The manuscript should also be carefully proofread before submission.