About the Journal

About the Journal

The International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS; ISSN 3078-2244) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing original research across the field of language studies. Published quarterly, IJLS provides a scholarly forum for theoretical, methodological, and applied work on language use, learning, and teaching. The journal bridges different linguistic traditions and encourages cross-disciplinary research drawing on linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language policy, and language education. Every article is assigned a Crossref DOI and made freely available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.

Journal at a Glance

Full title The International Journal of Language Studies
Abbreviation IJLS (Int. J. Lang. Stud.)
ISSN (online) 3078-2244
DOI prefix 10.60087 (Crossref)
Publisher Open Knowledge
Country Vietnam
Language English
Publication frequency Quarterly (4 issues per year)
Peer review Double-blind
Access Open Access
Article Processing Charge USD 100 per accepted article
License CC BY 4.0
Platform Open Journal Systems (OJS) 3.5

Aims and Scope

IJLS welcomes theoretical, empirical, and applied contributions in the following areas, including but not limited to:

  • Theoretical Linguistics — phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and their interfaces.
  • Applied Linguistics — second language acquisition, language pedagogy, assessment, curriculum design, and technology in language education.
  • Sociolinguistics — language variation and change, language and identity, multilingualism, language ideologies, and language policy.
  • Psycholinguistics and Cognitive Linguistics — language processing, the mental lexicon, and language development in monolingual and bilingual speakers.
  • Corpus Linguistics — corpus-based analysis of language patterns, variation, and change, and methodological innovation.
  • Language Policy and Planning — the formulation, implementation, and impact of language policy in education, governance, and cultural preservation.
  • Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Studies — research connecting language with cognition, culture, communication, and technology across communities.

IJLS welcomes submissions from both established and emerging scholars worldwide.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are mutually concealed. After an initial editorial screening for scope and quality, eligible manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent expert reviewers. Editorial decisions — accept, revise, or reject — are based on the reviewers’ recommendations and on the significance, originality, and methodological rigor of the work.

Publication Frequency

IJLS is published quarterly, with four issues per year: March (15 March), June (15 June), September (15 September), and December (15 December). Submissions are accepted year-round; accepted manuscripts are scheduled for the next available issue.

Time to Publication

  1. Editorial screening (1–2 days) — review for scope, originality, and adherence to guidelines.
  2. Peer review (1– 4 weeks) — double-blind evaluation by expert reviewers.
  3. Revision (2–4 weeks) — authors revise and resubmit; further review may follow.
  4. Copyediting (1–2 weeks) — editing and formatting to journal style.
  5. Proofreading (about 1 week) — authors approve the final proof.
  6. Online publication (2–3 weeks) — the article appears in the next available issue.

The average time from submission to publication is approximately 10–14 weeks.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

IJLS charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 100 per article, payable only upon acceptance. There are no submission fees. The APC covers peer-review management, editorial and production processes, DOI registration, and maintenance of the publishing platform. Manuscripts are assessed solely on academic merit; ability to pay does not influence editorial decisions, and fee waivers may be considered in cases of genuine financial hardship.

Sponsorship and Funding

IJLS operates independently and does not receive external funding or sponsorship from governmental bodies or private organizations, ensuring impartial editorial and peer-review processes. Operational costs are met through Article Processing Charges, which fund peer-review management, editorial and production work, platform maintenance, and compliance with open-access standards.