Author Guidelines
International Journal of African Language and Media Studies (IJALMS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research in African languages, media, and communication studies. Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles, theoretical papers, or methodological studies that are not under consideration elsewhere.
1. Manuscript Submission
- Manuscripts may be submitted via email: ijalmsjournal@gmail.com
- Or through the online submission portal:
https://africanjournalseriesportal.com/index.php/ijalms/about/submissions - All submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
- Include a cover letter with the title of the manuscript, author(s) details, affiliations, and a brief statement confirming originality and exclusive submission.
2. Manuscript Structure
- Title: Concise and informative.
- Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing objectives, methodology, key findings, and implications.
- Keywords: 4–6 relevant terms.
- Introduction: Context, problem statement, and research objectives.
- Literature Review: Summary of relevant studies and theoretical framework.
- Methodology: Research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
- Results/Findings: Clear presentation of data or research outcomes.
- Discussion: Interpretation of findings in context of existing research.
- Conclusion and Recommendations: Summarize contributions and implications.
- References: Use APA 7th edition citation style.
3. Formatting Guidelines
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Spacing: Double-spaced
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
- Length: Original research articles: 5,000–8,000 words; short communications: 2,000–4,000 words
- Tables and Figures: Numbered consecutively and cited in text; captions below figures and above tables
4. Ethical Considerations
- Manuscripts must be original and unpublished
- Plagiarism checks are mandatory
- Proper consent required for studies involving human participants
5. Peer Review Process
- Double-blind peer review
- Evaluation based on originality, scholarly quality, methodological rigor, and contribution to the field
- Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit
6. Copyright and Licensing
- Published under an open-access license
- Authors retain copyright while granting IJALMS the right to publish and distribute the work
7. DOI and Indexing
- All accepted manuscripts receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- Indexed in Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP
8. Submission Deadlines
- Refer to the journal website or latest Call for Papers
We look forward to your valuable contributions as we collectively advance standards of excellence in Language, Media, and Communication Studies.
Editorial Contacts:
- Prof. Victor Ngu – Editor-in-Chief
- Dr. Blessed Frederick Ngonso – Editor
- Phone: +234 803 434 2040
- Email: ijalmsjournal@gmail.com
Online Submission Portal:
https://africanjournalseriesportal.com/index.php/ijalms/about/submissions
