General Journal Policy

IJILAN adopts a double-blind peer-review system in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process. The peer-review process helps the Editor and Editorial Board determine the suitability of manuscripts for publication, while also assisting authors in improving the scholarly quality of their work.

Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise and research experience in the field. Manuscripts are evaluated by experts in linguistics, indigenous language studies, translation, media, and related disciplines.

Review Procedure

  1. Initial editorial screening for scope, quality, and formatting.

  2. Plagiarism and similarity check.

  3. Assignment to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the subject area.

  4. Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:

  • Originality

  • Relevance

  • Methodological soundness

  • Clarity of presentation

  • Ethical compliance

  • Scholarly contribution

     

    Editorial decision:

  • Accept

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Revise and resubmit

  • Reject

The average review period is between 4–8 weeks depending on reviewer availability.

Publication Frequency and Fee Policy: IJILAN is published biannually, with issues released in June and December. Special editions may be published intermittently on emerging themes in indigenous language scholarship.

Open Access Policy: IJILAN operates a diamond open-access publishing model. All published articles are freely accessible online without subscription or payment barriers in order to promote equitable global access to indigenous language research.

Publication Ethics: IJILAN adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics and adopts principles consistent with the standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Editors’ Responsibilities:

Editors shall:

  • Ensure equitable and unbiased editorial decisions;

  • Maintain confidentiality of submissions;

  • Prevent unethical publication practices;

  • Handle complaints and ethical concerns transparently.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities:

Reviewers are given 4-8 weeks to review manuscripts, depending on their availability. Both the Author(s) and Editors can monitor the review process through an online review system.

Accordingly, Reviewers are expected to:

  • Maintain confidentiality;

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback;

  • Identify relevant un-cited works;

  • Declare conflicts of interest;

  • Review manuscripts within the stipulated timeline.

Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors must:

  • Submit original and unpublished work;

  • Ensure proper citation and acknowledgment of sources;

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification;

  • Obtain ethical approval/consent where necessary;

  • Respect indigenous intellectual property rights and cultural protocols;

  • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.

Duties of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board shall perform the following duties:

Editorial Oversight

  • Provide academic and professional guidance on the overall direction of the journal;

  • Ensure that the journal maintains high scholarly and ethical standards;

  • Support the development and implementation of editorial policies and procedures.

Manuscript Review and Evaluation

  • Assist in the preliminary assessment of submitted manuscripts;

  • Recommend qualified peer reviewers in relevant areas of specialization;

  • Participate in the peer-review process where necessary;

  • Ensure that manuscripts are evaluated fairly, objectively, and confidentially.

Quality Assurance

  • Promote originality, methodological rigor, and academic relevance in published articles;

  • Ensure adherence to publication ethics, anti-plagiarism standards, and scholarly best practices;

Editorial Decision-Making

  • Advise the Editor-in-Chief on acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts;

  • Contribute to decisions regarding special issues, thematic editions, and publication priorities;

  • Assist in resolving ethical disputes and authorship concerns where applicable.

Ethical Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality concerning submitted manuscripts and review processes;

  • Declare conflicts of interest where necessary;

  • Avoid discriminatory or biased editorial practices.

Duties of the Advisory Board

The Advisory Board shall perform the following duties:

Strategic Guidance

  • Provide long-term academic and strategic direction for the journal;

  • Advise on emerging trends, global developments, and best practices in indigenous language scholarship;

  • Support the formulation and review of journal policies and objectives.

Academic and Professional Support

  • Offer expert counsel on matters relating to research quality, ethics, and scholarly relevance;

  • Strengthen the journal’s academic reputation and international standing;

  • Encourage interdisciplinary and international collaboration.

Advocacy and Promotion

  • Promote the journal within universities, research institutions, professional bodies, and international networks;

  • Encourage scholars and researchers to contribute quality manuscripts;

  • Facilitate partnerships, collaborations, and institutional linkages.

Capacity Building

  • Advice on training workshops, conferences, and scholarly engagements associated with the journal.