Author Guidelines

Glossema: Journal of Linguistics Perspectives welcomes high-quality manuscripts resulting from original research in the fields of Micro Linguistics, Macro Linguistics, and Applied Linguistics. All submissions must be written in English and follow the guidelines below.

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Originality: The manuscript must be original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

  • Language: The manuscript must be written in clear, academic English. Authors are strongly advised to use professional proofreading services before submission to ensure grammatical accuracy.

  • File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

  • Length: The manuscript should be between 4,000 and 7,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

  • Similarity Check: The editor will screen plagiarism using Turnitin. The maximum allowed similarity score is 20%.

  • Anonymity: To ensure a double-blind review, please remove the authors' names and affiliations from the main manuscript file.

  • Use of Generative AI: The use of Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GrammarlyGO, Claude, etc.) is strictly limited to language refinement, such as improving readability and correcting grammar. AI tools must not be used to generate research hypotheses, interpret data, or draw conclusions. Authors must disclose the use of AI tools in the Acknowledgments or Method section.

2. MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE (IMRAD)

The manuscript must follow the IMRAD structure strictly. Please arrange the article in the following order:

A. Title and Abstract

  • Title: Concise, informative, and not exceeding 15 words. Avoid abbreviations.

  • Abstract: A single paragraph of 150–250 words. It must explicitly contain: (1) The specific purpose/objective of the study, (2) Brief Method, (3) Main Findings/Results, and (4) Major Conclusions/Implications.

  • Keywords: 3–5 keywords separated by semicolons (;), arranged alphabetically.

B. Introduction Provide the background of the study. This section must include:

  • State of the Art: A brief review of previous relevant studies to show the research gap.

  • Gap Analysis: Clearly state what is missing in current literature and how this study fills that gap.

  • Objective: Explicitly state the aim of the research at the end of the introduction.

  • Note: Do not create a separate "Literature Review" chapter. Incorporate literature reviews within the Introduction.

C. Method Describe clearly how the research was conducted so that it can be replicated. This section should cover:

  • Research Design: (e.g., Qualitative descriptive, Quantitative experimental, Corpus-based, etc.)

  • Data and Source of Data: What is the data? Where did it come from? (e.g., Utterances from a movie, questionnaire results, corpus data).

  • Data Collection Technique: How was the data collected?

  • Data Analysis: How was the data analyzed? (e.g., The theory used to code/analyze the data).

D. Results Present the findings of the study clearly.

  • Use Tables and Figures to summarize data.

  • Do not repeat all data from tables in the text; highlight only the most significant findings.

  • The results should be presented objectively without interpretation (interpretation belongs in the Discussion).

E. Discussion This is the most important section. Authors must:

  • Interpret the findings: What do the results mean?

  • Compare the findings with previous studies (support or contradict?).

  • Explain the implications of the findings for linguistic theory or practice.

  • Note: Avoid merely repeating the Results.

F. Conclusion Briefly summarize the main answers to the research questions. Provide implications of the study and suggestions for future research. Do not add new data in this section.

G. References

  • Style: Use APA Style 7th Edition (American Psychological Association).

  • Quantity: Minimum 20 references, with at least 80% taken from reputable journals published in the last 10 years.

  • Manager: The use of reference managers such as Mendeley or Zotero is MANDATORY.

3. TABLES AND FIGURES

  • Tables: Must be editable (not images). The title is placed above the table. Use the APA style (horizontal lines only, no vertical lines).

  • Figures: Must be high resolution (min. 300 dpi). The title is placed below the figure

H. ADDITIONAL METADATA INSTRUCTIONS

During the submission process, authors are required to provide the following information in the metadata section to ensure transparency and academic integrity:

1. Supporting Agencies Authors must disclose all sources of financial support for the research.

  • If funded: Please state the name of the funding body and the grant number (e.g., "This work was supported by the Research and Community Service Unit of Politeknik Negeri Padang under Grant Number: [XXX/PL9/2026]").

  • If not funded: Please state: "This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors."

2. Competing Interests Authors are required to declare any financial or personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work.

  • If no conflict exists: Please state: "The authors declare no competing interests."

  • If a conflict exists: Please provide a brief statement explaining the nature of the interest.