About Journal of Language Research
An open access, peer-reviewed platform advancing scientific understanding of language, communication, and linguistic behavior across global contexts.
JLR publishes empirical and theoretical research addressing language as a measurable behavioral and cognitive phenomenon. Our scope encompasses investigations of linguistic structures, communication patterns, language acquisition processes, cognitive mechanisms, and social dimensions of language use.
Empirical studies examining language learning behaviors, measurement of linguistic competence, cognitive strategies in language processing, and behavioral interventions in language education.
Research on communication behaviors, interpersonal interaction patterns, discourse mechanisms, conversation analysis, and social dimensions of linguistic exchange.
Investigation of mental representations, language processing mechanisms, memory systems in language use, attention in linguistic tasks, and cognitive models of language behavior.
Studies of first and second language acquisition processes, developmental trajectories, learning mechanisms, cognitive maturation effects, and individual differences in acquisition.
Research examining social behaviors in language use, variation patterns, language and identity formation, multilingual behavior, and social psychological aspects of linguistic interaction.
Development and validation of linguistic assessment tools, psychometric research, experimental design innovations, statistical methods for language data, and measurement theory applications.
Quantitative analysis of language patterns, behavioral modeling through computational methods, large-scale data analysis, and algorithmic approaches to linguistic behavior.
Systematic documentation of linguistic structures, cross-linguistic behavioral comparisons, typological research, and structural analysis of language systems.
JLR offers researchers a streamlined publication pathway designed to maximize visibility, maintain scientific rigor, and accelerate knowledge dissemination within the global language research community. With an acceptance rate of 70%, a first decision time of 24 days, and publication just 2 days after acceptance, JLR ensures rapid dissemination of high-quality research.
- Global reach to interdisciplinary audiences in linguistics, cognitive science, and behavioral research
- Open access visibility ensuring unrestricted access to your research findings
- Rigorous peer review by experts in language science and behavioral methodology
- Efficient editorial workflow with a typical first decision within 24 days
- Transparent publication process with clear communication at every stage
- Quality feedback focused on strengthening methodological rigor and theoretical contribution
- Fast publication timeframes with articles published within 2 days of acceptance
- Comprehensive indexing and discoverability across academic databases
- Established reputation as a reliable scholarly venue for language research
JLR welcomes submissions across a broad range of article types, supporting diverse scholarly contributions to language research.
- Original Research Articles
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
- Review Articles & Literature Reviews
- Mini-Reviews
- Methods & Measurement
- Short Communications & Rapid Communications
- Data Notes
- Theoretical Perspectives
- Case Reports & Case Series
- Clinical Trials
- Perspectives & Commentaries
- Opinion Pieces
- Editorials
- Letters to the Editor
- Conference Proceedings & Meeting Reports
- Book Reviews
- Theses
JLR provides multiple convenient submission pathways to accommodate diverse researcher preferences. All submissions undergo initial editorial screening followed by peer review when deemed appropriate for the journal's scope. The average time from submission to publication is 35 days.
Submit manuscripts directly through our streamlined online portal with automated acknowledgment and tracking capabilities.
Access Submission FormSend manuscripts via email to our editorial office. Include all required materials and contact information for confirmation.
Submit by EmailUtilize our comprehensive manuscript management system for submission, review tracking, and revision management.
Access Manuscript ZoneTo sustain open access operations and ensure broad dissemination of research findings, JLR charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. This fee supports editorial infrastructure, peer review coordination, production quality, and long-term archival preservation.
Detailed pricing information, institutional agreements, and waiver provisions are available on the Article Processing Charges page. Authors from qualifying institutions or regions may be eligible for fee reductions or waivers.
JLR's editorial board comprises distinguished scholars with expertise across linguistic subdisciplines, cognitive science methodologies, and behavioral research frameworks. Our editors ensure rigorous evaluation standards while maintaining responsive communication with authors.
- Yugar Juan - University of Campinas
- Silvio Maringhini - A.R.N.A.S. Ospedali Civico Di Cristina Benfratelli
- Hany Mahmoud Ali Abo-Haded - Mansoura University
- Alexander Berezin - Zaporizhia State Medical University
- Quang N. Nguyen - Hanoi Medical University
- Erling Bjerregaard Pedersen - University of Aarhus
- Tao Wang - The University of Manchester
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