Editorial Expectations

At the Journal of Language, Literature & Social Affairs (JLLSA), the editorial team is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, scholarly contribution, and publication ethics. To ensure a fair, rigorous, and transparent publishing process, the editorial team sets forth the following expectations:

1. Expectations from Reviewers

• Objectivity and Fairness
  Reviewers are expected to provide impartial, evidence-based, and constructive evaluations of manuscripts. Reviews should be free from personal bias, discriminatory remarks, or conflicts of interest.
• Confidentiality
  Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and follow the double-blind review policy. No part of the manuscript may be disclosed or used without formal publication.
• Constructive Feedback
  Reviews should aim to improve the quality of submissions. Reviewers should offer specific, actionable, and respectful suggestions, identifying both strengths and areas needing improvement.
• Adherence to Deadlines
  Timely reviews are critical to maintaining the publication schedule. Reviewers are expected to submit their evaluations within the agreed timeframe or inform the editorial office if an extension is needed.
• Ethical Vigilance
  Reviewers must report suspected issues such as plagiarism, data fabrication, unethical research practices, or conflicts of interest.

2. Expectations from Authors

• Originality and Academic Integrity
  Authors are expected to submit original work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal. All sources must be properly cited, and plagiarism must not exceed the 10% threshold.
• Relevance and Contribution
  Submissions must align with the journal’s scope in language, literature, and social affairs, and contribute meaningfully to current academic discourse.
• Clarity and Scholarly Writing
  Manuscripts should be clearly written, logically structured, and free of grammatical errors. Authors may be asked to seek professional editing if language quality hinders understanding.
• Responsiveness to Feedback
  Authors are expected to respond to reviewers’ and editors’ comments with professionalism and thorough revisions, addressing all concerns raised during the review process.
• Transparency in Research
  Authors should disclose any funding sources, conflicts of interest, and ethical approvals (if applicable) and adhere to ethical research standards.

3. Expectations from the Editorial Team

• Integrity and Neutrality
  Editors will ensure that all submissions are evaluated solely on scholarly merit, regardless of the authors’ background, institutional affiliation, gender, or nationality.
• Transparent Peer Review
  The editorial team is responsible for overseeing a double-blind peer review process, selecting qualified reviewers, and making informed, fair editorial decisions based on reviewers’ input and the journal’s standards.
• Communication and Support
  Editors are expected to maintain clear, respectful communication with authors and reviewers, and provide guidance throughout the submission and revision process.
• Timely Decision-Making
  The editorial team will make every effort to ensure prompt decisions on submissions, balancing thorough review with an efficient publication timeline.
• Promotion of Ethical Publishing
  Editors are committed to detecting and addressing unethical practices, such as plagiarism, redundant publication, or manipulated data. They will collaborate with reviewers, authors, and relevant institutions as needed.

4. Commitment to Academic Excellence

All parties involved authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to contribute to the journal’s mission of advancing knowledge in the fields of language, literature, and social affairs. The editorial board strives to ensure that every published article meets international academic standards, fosters intellectual growth, and reflects scholarly integrity.