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
Language Requirements
IJMLSP accepts submissions exclusively in English. Authors may choose either British or American English for their manuscript, provided there is consistency throughout the text. To assist with this, spell-check software set to the preferred English variant (either British or American) can be helpful. All submissions should meet a high standard of English, and it is strongly recommended that manuscripts be thoroughly proofread prior to submission.
Submission and Originality Requirements
IJMLSP considers manuscripts exclusively on the strict condition that they are submitted only to our journal. Manuscripts must not have been previously published, nor should they be under consideration for publication or in press elsewhere. Authors who fail to comply with this requirement will be responsible for any costs incurred by the journal, and their papers will not be published.
Contributions to IJMLSP must present original research. All submissions will undergo peer review at the discretion of the Editorial Office.
Types of Contributions
IJMLSP welcomes two types of contributions:
Research Articles (up to 10,000 words, or 12,000 for research articles), presenting original theoretical, empirical, or applied studies on multilingualism and Language for Specific Purposes. Submissions may address topics such as professional and academic communication, multilingual education, language policy, corpus-based studies, digital tools, and AI applications in LSP contexts.
Book Reviews and Reports (2,500–3,000 words), focusing on innovative and recent developments in the fields of Multilingualism and LSP. These contributions may include critical reviews of new publications, reports on significant research projects, conference reviews, or evaluations of emerging trends and practices relevant to the journal's scope.
Manuscript Preparation
Manuscript Layout
1.1 General Formatting
File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or compatible.
Font: Times New Roman, 12-point, single-spaced.
Margins: 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides.
Headings: Use a clear hierarchy (e.g., Heading 1, Heading 2).
Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English. Both American English and British English are accepted, provided that usage is consistent throughout the manuscript.
1.2 Title Page
The title page should include:
Title of the manuscript (concise, informative, and specific).
Full name(s) of the author(s).
Institutional affiliation(s) and country.
ORCID ID (mandatory).
Corresponding author’s email address.
1.3 Abstract and Keywords
Abstract: 250-300 words, summarizing objectives, methods, findings, and significance.
Keywords: 5-7 keywords, separated by semicolons, reflecting the core content of the paper.
1.4 Main Text Structure (for research articles)
Introduction: Context, objectives, and significance.
Literature Review (if applicable): Relevant theoretical and empirical background.
Methodology: Clear description of methods and data.
Findings/Results: Presentation of outcomes.
Discussion: Interpretation, theoretical implications, and relevance.
Conclusion: Summary of main insights and possible directions for further research.
1.5 References
Use APA 7th edition referencing style.
Ensure that all in-text citations are included in the reference list and vice versa.
Examples are listed in the journal’s Template.
1.6 Tables and Figures
Insert tables and figures within the text, close to where they are first cited.
Each must be numbered consecutively and accompanied by a descriptive title/caption.
Ensure that tables and figures are clear, of high quality, and editable.
Additional Declarations
Authors are expected to include the following sections, as applicable, at the end of their manuscript after the reference list or appendices:
Acknowledgements: Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, or funding bodies that supported the research.
Authors’ Biodata: A short biographical note (100-150 words) for each author, including current affiliation, research interests.
Authors’ Contribution Statement: A clear description of each author’s role in the research and manuscript preparation (conceptualization, methodology, writing, editing).
Declaration of Conflicting Interests: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that could be perceived to influence the research. If none exist, state: “The authors declare no conflicts of interest.”
Disclosure Statement on the Use of Generative AI: If generative AI tools (ChatGPT or similar) were used in the research or writing process, authors must provide a disclosure explaining how they were used. If no such tools were used, please state: “No generative AI tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.”
Ethical Approval: For studies involving human participants, authors must indicate whether approval was obtained from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board. If not applicable, please state: “This study did not require ethical approval.”
Informed Consent: Where human participants were involved, authors should confirm that informed consent was obtained. If not applicable, please state: “This study did not involve human participants requiring informed consent.”
Ethical Considerations
Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
Authors must acknowledge all sources and avoid plagiarism.
Where applicable, authors should state ethical approval for research involving human participants.
Peer Review Policy
All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two experts in the field.
Authors should ensure that their manuscripts are anonymized before submission (remove self-identifying references).
Reviewers will evaluate manuscripts on originality, methodological soundness, theoretical contribution, and relevance.
Open Access Policy
IJMLSP operates under a Gold Open Access model. All published content is freely available online immediately upon publication. No submission fees, processing charges, or publication fees are required from authors.