Thank you for choosing to publish your research with Applied Linguistics Inquiry. These instructions will ensure the journal has everything required so the paper can move through peer review, production and publication smoothly. Violation of these guidlines will result in the rejection of the paper in the internal screening stage.
Applied Linguistics Inquiry is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing high-quality studies. Please visit the journal’s Aims and Scope for information about its focus.
Publication in Applied Linguistics Inquiry is free for all authors.
Before submitting the paper, author(s) must prepare three main files; Manuscript Main File, Title Page, and Cover Letter.
Paper Preparation
The submitted manuscript should have these essential elements:
The submitted original paper must:
Book reviews should be between 1500 and 2000 words.
Title Page
The Title Page should include the following elements:
and Decelerations including:
The Decelration section is an essential part of the Title Page as it provides transparency, accountability, and ethical integrity which the journal strictly follows. A brief explanation of each statement is provided for the comprehensiveness of the submission.
Data Availability Statement
this decelration addreses where and how can others access the data used or generated during the study.
Conflicts of Interest Statement
This statement identifies any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research outcomes or interpretation. Even if no conflicts exist, authors must explicitly state this "The authors declare no conflict of interest."
Funding Statement
This declaration specifies the source(s) of financial support for the research. This includes grants, awards, or institutional funding.
Author(s) Contribution Statement
This statement details the specific roles and responsibilities of each author in the research process.
AI Contribution Statement
Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies can only be used in the writing process to improve the readability and language of the manuscript. The statement should include the reason as well as the service used to achieve the improved manuscript. If any part of manuscript was recognized as AI-generated, the manuscript will be rejected.
If author(s) have not used any AI tools, they must write "The authors declare no use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies."
Cover Letter
A Cover Letter is a document submitted alongside your manuscript to provide context and highlight the importance of your research to the editorial team of the journal. It serves as your first point of communication with the journal and plays a critical role in introducing your work.
The primary objectives of the Cover Letter are:
An effective cover letter must be well-organized, free of jargon, and tailored specifically to the journal. While it should complement your manuscript, it must not merely repeat its content but instead focus on presenting a compelling case for why your study deserves consideration for publication.
For authors submitting to Applied Linguisitcs Inquiry, we recommend keeping the cover letter brief—typically one page—and ensuring it reflects professionalism and clarity.
Style Guidelines
Format-Free Submission
Please note that this journal also has format-free submission and authors can submit their papers in any scholarly format or layout. If the article is accepted for publication, the authors are asked to resubmit the paper according to the journal’s guidelines.