Call for Papers: January 2027 Issue

AFUED International Journal of English Language (AIJEL) invites language scholars, researchers, academics, educators and linguistic practitioners to submit manuscripts for consideration in its forthcoming issue, January 2027. The Journal welcomes original scholarly contributions in the fields of language study, applied linguistics and discourse studies, especially papers that engage current theoretical, empirical and practical issues in global, regional and local contexts.

Accepted Manuscript Categories

• Original Research Articles: 5,000 to 6,000 words (including Abstract and References).
• Reviewed Articles: Up to 5,000 words.

Author Guidelines & Formatting Standards

General Formatting

• Document Format: Manuscripts must be typed in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
• Typography & Spacing: Set in Times New Roman, 12pt font size, 1.5 line spacing, with bold sub-headings and block quotations.
• Language: Prepared in either British Standard English or American Standard English consistently.
• Word Count: The full manuscript should not exceed 6,000 words, including abstract, figures and references.
• Plagiarism Threshold: Similarity index must not exceed 20%, as checked with Turnitin.
• Referencing Framework: APA Style (7th edition) or MLA Style (9th edition) format with notes and references.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must not exceed 250 words, set in single line spacing, and must provide a clear overview of the research objectives, methodology and key findings.

Directly below the abstract, provide a maximum of 5 keywords that are italicized and listed sequentially.

Structure of Research Articles

Main research manuscripts should be structured with clearly labeled sub-sections in the following order:

1. Title
2. Abstract & Keywords
3. Introduction
4. Literature Review
5. Methodology
6. Results / Findings
7. Discussion
8. Conclusion and Implications
9. References
10. Appendices (if applicable)

Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

• Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1) and referenced within the main text.
• Titles must appear above tables, while figure captions must appear below figures.
• Use black-and-white or grayscale formatting unless color is essential for data clarity.

Referencing Guide (APA 7th Edition)

In-text citations: (Mhindu, 2025); (Mokibelo & Pansiri, 2021); (Akinkurolere, 2024, p. 83)

Publication Fees & Editorial Schedule

Editorial Review Turnaround

• Submission Confirmation: Sent automatically upon receipt of the manuscript package.
• Double-Blind Review: The standard peer review process takes approximately 2 to 3 weeks.
• Issue Release: AIJEL is published biannually in January and July.

Submit Your Manuscript

To ensure impartiality in our blind peer review process, authors are required to prepare and submit the following components:

1. Cover Page: Must contain the Title of the Article, Author’s Full Name(s) with the surname underlined, Institutional Affiliation(s), Email address(es) and Phone Number(s).
2. Anonymous Manuscript: Contains the title, abstract, keywords, full text, and references without author names, affiliations, acknowledgments or self-identifying markers.
3. Declaration of Originality: Confirmation that the manuscript is original, not currently under consideration elsewhere, free of data manipulation and compliant with the maximum 20% similarity index threshold.