Submissions
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.
Articles
Modern Language Research publishes original, peer-reviewed research advancing the understanding of contemporary languages and linguistics. The journal welcomes both theoretical and applied contributions that explore language structure, use, acquisition, and teaching across diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
Research Articles – Empirical and analytical studies presenting new findings in syntax, semantics, phonology, sociolinguistics, or language pedagogy. Articles should follow the IMRAD structure, providing detailed methodology, results, interpretation, and implications for linguistic theory or practice.
Review Articles – Systematic or narrative reviews synthesizing developments in linguistics, language acquisition, translation studies, or language education. Reviews should critically summarize current research, identify theoretical or methodological gaps, and propose new perspectives or frameworks.
Case Studies – In-depth analyses of linguistic phenomena, translation projects, or classroom-based language teaching innovations. Case studies should include context, analytical approach, findings, and implications for linguistic research or applied linguistics.
Theoretical Papers – Conceptual or model-based contributions advancing linguistic theory, comparative frameworks, or discourse analysis. These papers should present original arguments and link theory with empirical evidence or linguistic application.
Structural Elements of Articles
| Section | Research Article | Review | Case Study | Theoretical Paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Author Information | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Abstract | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Keywords | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Introduction | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Background / Literature Review | Optional | Required | Optional | Required |
| Methods / Analytical Framework | Required | Not Applicable | Required | Optional |
| Results & Discussion | Required | Organized thematically | Required | Required |
| Conclusions | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Acknowledgements, Funding & Conflicts of Interest | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| References | Required | Required | Required | Required |
Manuscript Formatting Requirements
Language: English
File Format: MS Word (*.doc, *.docx)
Page Orientation: Portrait
Page Size: A4
Length:
- Research and Review Articles: ≥ 4000 words
- Case Studies and Theoretical Papers: ≥ 2500 words
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