Applied Linguistics Inquiry (ALI) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to the advancement of scholarly discussion on current and emergent issues in the field of applied linguistics. We are committed to the global dissemination of high-quality, impactful research and provide a platform for rigorous inquiry into the complexities of language in use. The journal is intended for academics, researchers, and practitioners, including educators, curriculum developers, language professionals, and policymakers.
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General Information About the Journal of Applied Linguistics Inquiry
| Journal Title | Applied Linguistics Inquiry (ALI) |
| P-ISSN | 2821-0441 |
| E-ISSN | 3115-7998 |
| Frequency | Biannually |
| Publication Schedule | March & September |
| Director-in-Charge | Hossein Navidinia, Associate Professor |
| Editor-in-Chief | Mansoor Tavakoli, Professor |
| Language | American/British English for Fulltexts and Abstracts |
| Scope |
Contributions in areas related to Applied Linguistics including, but not limited to: · Second Language Acquisition · Discourse and Pragmatics · Language Teaching and Pedagogy · Sociolinguistics and Multilingualism · Language Assessment and Testing · Language Policy and Planning |
| General Inquries | ali.birjand.ac@gmail.com |
| Publication/Authors Inquiries | ali@birjand.ac.ir |
| Plagiarism Checker | iThenticate/Turnit In |
| AI Checker | QuillBot/Tunrit In |
| Peer Review Policy | Double-blind Peer Review |
| Article Processing Charges | No APC (Free) |
| Owner & Publisher | University of Birjand, Iran. |
| In Collaboration With | Linguistics Society of Iran |
Metrics of the Journal of Applied Linguistics Inquiry
| Average Time to First Action | 7 days |
| Average Time to First Reviewer Assignment | 30 days |
| Average Review Time | 60-100 days |
| Average Time to First Decision | 110 days |
| Average Time to Publish After First Decision | 120 days |
| Accept Rate | 29 % |
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