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Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

 

2. Submission & Originality Requirements

Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively to IJMLSP, not published elsewhere, and not under consideration in other venues. Non-compliance may result in rejection. All contributions must present original research and will undergo peer review at the discretion of the Editorial Office.

Note: Plagiarism or simultaneous submissions are considered serious breaches and will be checked using plagiarism-detection software.

3. Types of Contributions

IJMLSP welcomes the following types of submissions:

  • Research Articles (10,000–12,000 words): Original theoretical, empirical, or applied studies on multilingualism and LSP, including communication, education, language policy, corpus studies, digital tools, and AI applications.
  • Book Reviews and Reports (2,500–3,000 words): Critical reviews, project reports, conference summaries, or emerging trends relevant to multilingualism and LSP.

4. Manuscript Preparation

1. Manuscript Layout

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or compatible.
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, single-spaced.
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
  • Headings: Clear hierarchy (Heading 1, Heading 2, etc.).
  • Language: Consistent British or American English.

2. Title Page

  • Manuscript title (concise, informative).
  • Full author names and affiliations.
  • ORCID ID (mandatory).
  • Corresponding author email.

3. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: 250–300 words summarizing objectives, methods, findings, and significance.
  • Keywords: 5–7, separated by semicolons.

4. Main Text Structure

  • Introduction: Context and objectives.
  • Literature Review: Relevant theoretical and empirical background.
  • Methodology: Methods and data description.
  • Findings/Results: Presentation of outcomes.
  • Discussion: Interpretation and relevance.
  • Conclusion: Summary and future directions.

5. References

  • Use APA 7th edition style.
  • Ensure all in-text citations appear in the reference list and vice versa.

6. Tables and Figures

  • Insert within text near first citation.
  • Number consecutively with descriptive captions.
  • Ensure high quality and clarity.

5. Additional Declarations

  • Acknowledgements: Support from individuals, institutions, or funding bodies.
  • Authors’ Biodata: Short biographical note (100–150 words) including affiliation and research interests.
  • Authors’ Contribution Statement: Description of each author’s role (conceptualization, methodology, writing, editing).
  • Declaration of Conflicting Interests: Disclose any conflicts or state “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”
  • Generative AI Disclosure: Explain use of AI tools or state “No generative AI tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.”
  • Ethical Approval: Indicate approval from ethics committee or state “This study did not require ethical approval.”
  • Informed Consent: Confirm informed consent if applicable or state “This study did not involve human participants requiring informed consent.”