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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.

  • I have carefully reviewed and adhered to the Submission Requirements outlined by the journal.
  • The manuscript is written in English.
  • The word count falls within the preferred range of 6,000 to 8,000 words (excluding references).
  • The manuscript is submitted as a .docx file.
  • The manuscript follows the standard academic research paper structure, including: Title page with author information and affiliations, Abstract (around 250 words), Keywords (4-6 keywords), Introduction, Literature review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Conflict of interest, References, Acknowledgments (if applicable), Funding (if applicable), Appendices (if applicable), and Author(s) biodata.
  • The manuscript uses Calibri font with a font size of 12 pt.
  • The manuscript has single-line spacing.
  • All pages are numbered (excluding title page and abstract).
  • The referencing style follows the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition.
  • All figures, images, and tables are submitted as separate files in .jpg, .png, or .tiff formats
  • Figures have a high resolution (300 dpi or higher) for clear printing.
  • Figure captions are included within the manuscript text, and table titles are placed above the tables.
  • Permission for any copyrighted materials used is obtained and acknowledged.
  • The manuscript adheres to high ethical standards for research and publication.
  • The manuscript is free from plagiarism, and all borrowed material is properly cited.
  • Authors are aware that JLC is an open-access journal published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  • Authors understand that they retain copyright to their work.
  • The manuscript has been carefully reviewed and proofread before submission.

Welcome to the Journal of Language and Culture (JLC)! We invite you to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in language and culture by submitting your original research. To ensure a smooth submission process aligning with our publishing standards, please review these comprehensive Author Instructions.

1. Manuscript Preparation:

  • Language: Manuscripts must be submitted in English.
  • Length: Aim for a manuscript length between 6,000 and 8,000 words, excluding references.
  • File Format: Submit your manuscript as a .docx file.
  • Structure: Adhere to the standard academic research paper structure, including:
    • Title page with author information and affiliations
    • Abstract (around 250 words)
    • Keywords (4-6 keywords)
    • Introduction
    • Literature review
    • Methodology
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusion
    • Conflict of interest
    • References
    • Acknowledgments (optional)
    • Funding (optional)
    • Appendices (optional)
    • Author(s) biodata
  • Formatting:
    • Use Calibri font with a font size of 12 pt.
    • Implement double-line spacing.
    • Clearly number all pages (excluding the title page and abstract).
    • Ensure consistent referencing style throughout the manuscript (follow American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition style guide).
    • Include page numbers for references and appendices.

2. Images and Figures:

  • Submit all figures, images, and tables as separate files in .jpg, .png, or .tiff formats.
  • Ensure high resolution (300 dpi or higher) for clear printing.
  • Include figure captions within the manuscript text and place table titles above the tables.
  • Obtain and acknowledge permission for any copyrighted materials used.

3. Submission Process:

  • Submit your manuscript and author's form through the ThaiJO system.
  • Ensure all files are appropriately named (e.g., manuscript_title_lastname.docx).
  • Carefully review and proofread your manuscript before submission.

4. Ethics and Plagiarism:

  • JLC maintains high ethical standards for research and publication.
  • Manuscripts must comply with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations for research involving human or animal subjects.
  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Authors must ensure the originality of their work and properly cite all borrowed material.

5. Copyright and Open Access:

  • JLC is an open access journal published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  • Authors retain copyright to their work.

6. Review Process:

  • JLC follows a double-blind peer review process, with manuscripts reviewed by at least three independent experts in the relevant field.
  • Authors will receive notification of the editorial decision within two months of submission.

7. Further Information:

  • For detailed information on referencing style, refer to the APA 7th edition style guide.
  • For questions or further assistance, contact the JLC Editorial Board.

We eagerly await your submission, anticipating its valuable contribution to the dissemination of research in JLC!