Aim and Scope

Aim:

Asian Journal of Language and Linguistic Research (AJLLR) is a peer-reviewed, international academic journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of human language in all its manifestations. The journal aims to provide a comprehensive, integrative, and critical review of significant developments, emerging trends, and foundational theories across the diverse subfields of linguistics and language studies. By publishing in-depth reviews and original analytical essays, the journal seeks to bridge theoretical and empirical research, stimulate scholarly debate, and foster interdisciplinary dialogue across related domains such as cognitive science, anthropology, philosophy, communication studies, education, and artificial intelligence.
The primary goal of AJLLR is to serve as a leading forum for synthesizing knowledge in the field, identifying gaps in current research, and setting new directions for inquiry. Each annual issue features invited and peer-reviewed contributions from distinguished scholars, alongside select unsolicited submissions that meet the journal’s high academic standards.

Scope:

Asian Journal of Language and Linguistic Research invites contributions that critically examine, synthesize, and evaluate research in areas including but not limited to:

1. Theoretical Linguistics

  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Morphology
  • Syntax
  • Semantics
  • Pragmatics

2. Applied Linguistics

  • Second and Foreign Language Acquisition
  • Language Teaching and Curriculum Design
  • Language Policy and Planning
  • Translation and Interpretation Studies
  • Forensic Linguistics

3. Sociolinguistics and Anthropological Linguistics

  • Language Variation and Change
  • Language and Identity
  • Multilingualism and Code-Switching
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Language Ideologies

4. Psycholinguistics and Neurolinguistics

  • Language Processing and Comprehension
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Cognition
  • Language Disorders and Rehabilitation
  • Cognitive Neuroscience of Language

5. Computational and Corpus Linguistics

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Computational Models of Syntax and Semantics
  • Corpus-Based Studies of Language Use
  • Digital Humanities in Language Research

6. Historical and Comparative Linguistics

  • Language Families and Reconstruction
  • Language Contact and Areal Typology
  • Evolution of Language Systems

7. Interdisciplinary Interfaces

  • Language and Philosophy
  • Language and Cognition
  • Language and Technology
  • Linguistics in Education and Pedagogy

Section Policies:

✓ Open Submissions ✓ Indexed ✓ Peer Reviewed

Publication Frequency:

Frequency: 4 issues per year (March, June, September, and December)

Publication Mode: Online

  1. AJLLR covers Original Research articles, case studies, technical reports and expanded conference papers.
  2. All journals require the submission of articles via our online submissions system.
  3. Submitted papers will be reviewed by technical committees of the Journal and Association.
  4. All articles submitted to ARLLR are screened properly for any plagiarised content through authenticate software.

Open Access Policy:

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Copyright and Licensing

For articles published in AJLLR, the copyright will be retained by the authors. Articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which means all papers can be downloaded, shared, and reused without restriction, as long as the original authors are properly cited. These conditions allow for maximum use and exposure of the work, while ensuring that the authors receive proper credit.

In exceptional circumstances, articles may be licensed differently. If you have a specific condition (such as one linked to funding) that does not allow this license, please mention this to the editorial office of the journal at submission.

For previously published content, it is essential that prior to submission, authors obtain permission to reproduce any published material (figures, tables, text, etc.) that does not fall into the public domain, or for which they do not hold the copyright.

Privacy Statement:

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Ownership and Management:

Asian Journal of Language and Linguistic Research is a peer-reviewed quarterly online International Journal, being published in the months of March, June, September, December by Melange Publications, Puducherry - India, since year 2025.