Manuscript Preparation

Authors are strongly advised to prepare manuscripts in strict accordance with the following guidelines. Non-compliance may result in the return of the submission and delays in publication.

General Submission Requirements

  1. Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration or previously published in another journal. Any exceptions should be explained in the “Comments to the Editor” section.

  2. File Format: Submissions must be in OpenOffice or Microsoft Word format.

  3. Language: Manuscripts must be written in English.

  4. Sections: Each manuscript should include the following sections:

    • Title

    • Abstract

    • Keywords

    • Introduction

    • Literature Review

    • Methodology

    • Analysis & Discussion

    • Conclusion

Content and Length

  • Word Count: Manuscripts should range from 5,000 to 10,000 words, including all sections, references, tables, and appendices.

  • Title Page: The first page should include the title, author(s) name(s), affiliations, and contact information.

  • Abstract: Maximum 300 words, providing a summary of the entire manuscript (not just conclusions). Include 3–5 keywords suitable for indexing.

  • Constructs and Variables: Must be identified in full words, not abbreviations.

Citations and References

  • Style: Citations must follow a uniform style, preferably the latest APA edition.

  • Reference Management: Tools like Mendeley or EndNote are recommended.

Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts must not exceed 15% overall similarity, with individual sources contributing less than 4%.

Figures, Tables, and Illustrations

  • All figures, tables, and illustrations should be appropriately placed within the text following APA style.

Peer Review

  • For submissions to peer-reviewed sections, authors must ensure that blind review requirements are followed, removing identifying information where necessary.

Formatting

  • The final formatting of accepted manuscripts will be handled by the PJL editorial team.

Note: These guidelines are specific to the Pakistan Journal of Linguistics (PJL). Authors are responsible for adhering to them to ensure smooth processing and timely publication.

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Article Format

TITLE OF THE STUDY

[Title should be short, simple, self-explanatory, and 2-3 words of the title should be in keywords and commonly searchable in Google]

First Author1*, Second Author2

1 Affiliation and positions of all the authors, with country name

1email of corresponding and co-authors

 

 ABSTRACT  (words limit 250-300)

Abstract must document Purpose, Methodology, Findings, Application, and Novelty of study.

Keywords: at least 4 to 5.

 

INTRODUCTION                                                             

Provide the background of the study in easy words. In this section, the author should discuss the research problem in very clear words. Followed by the motivation of the study. Clear research objectives or questions should be outlined. Provide in text citations in APA 7th edition guidelines style for all the facts that are presented here.[Easy and Free APA Citation Generator].

 

LITERATURE REVIEW

Related work of previous researchers should be presented. Minimum 10-15 good and recent works [not older than 5 years]*, should be presented. This section can be merged with the introduction section as well. Here the author can discuss the research gap that this study is going or willing to cover followed by the hypothesis.[if relevant to their study] Provide in-text citation in APA 7th edition guidelines style.

A wonderful guide to literature review is available by University of South California at https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/literaturereview

METHODOLOGY

Present the materials, methods, survey, questionnaire etc used for the study. The author should explain whether this study is experimental, or review study or simulation-based or survey-based. Discuss software, hardware’s used during the study with their brand names. Mention all research conditions, assumptions, theories followed. This section should be easy enough for any reader to repeat the study under similar conditions. Methodology should be justified with requirements of current study.

 

FINDINGS / RESULTS

Provide all results with tables, graphs, and images in their original form. Tables/Figures should be placed in the text soon after the point where they are referenced and should be consistent with the main text. Always provide a correct legend to images, tables and graphs. If it is taken from outer source then source must be cited properly.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS

Provide logical, and scientific analysis of findings of the study. Present evidences to support your analysis by citing the works of earlier researchers or existing theories.

 

CONCLUSION

The conclusion should be written in very clear words. It should be able to explain how the objectives of the study are got accomplished. 

 

LIMITATION AND STUDY FORWARD

No study covers all aspects of the research problem. The author should discuss the limitations or gaps of this study. And also present the future scope or plan of the study.

 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

The author should write in clear words that there exists no conflict of interest with the current organisation and no unethical practices followed during the study. (Like plagiarism, animal testing, human testing etc) In case of any medical report or clinical analysis, a consent letter should be submitted.

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The author should present a list of acknowledgements at the end. Any financial or nonfinancial support for the study should be acknowledged.

AUTHOR’S CONTRIBUTION

Provide the contribution of each author in the manuscript.

 

REFERENCES

Follow APA 7th style for referencing and hyperlink all citations with references. See this video for hyperlinking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt1CF9MJyzw. Easy and free software to make your any references into APA 7th style.

Important Note: 

Font Size and Font Style

 Title:                           Goudy old style         13

Author names:          Goudy old style         11

Affiliation:                 Goudy old style         10

Email:                        Goudy old style         10

Dates:                         Goudy old style         10

Abstract title:            Goudy old style         11 bold

Abstract body:          Goudy old style    10

Full article:                  150-250 Words 11           

Line spacing 1.2

Page Layout: Two columns

For reference, kindly visit

https://pjl.com.pk/index.php/PJL/article/view/123/117