About the Journal

Journal Title

Journal of Language, Discourse, and Communication (JLDC)

The Journal of Language, Discourse, and Communication (JLDC) is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal dedicated to the study of language use, discourse practices, and communication across social, cultural, institutional, and media contexts. The journal provides a scholarly platform for researchers exploring how language shapes meaning, interaction, and knowledge in diverse communicative environments.

JLDC welcomes theoretical, methodological, and empirical contributions that advance understanding of discourse and communication from interdisciplinary perspectives.

Aims and Scope

Journal of Language, Discourse, and Communication (JLDC) is an international peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes original research examining the role of language and discourse in communication across social, political, cultural, media, and institutional contexts. The journal promotes interdisciplinary scholarship that connects linguistics, discourse studies, and communication research.

JLDC aims to advance theoretical and empirical understanding of how language and discourse shape meaning, identity, ideology, and power in contemporary societies. The journal welcomes contributions that investigate communication practices in both mediated and face-to-face settings, including digital communication environments and institutional discourse.

The journal encourages submissions that apply diverse theoretical and methodological approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, corpus-based, ethnographic, and multimodal research methods.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

discourse analysis and critical discourse analysis
political discourse and political communication
media discourse and digital communication
sociolinguistics and language in society
intercultural and global communication
language and ideology
institutional and organizational communication
communication in law, governance, and public policy
multimodal and visual communication
rhetoric, narrative, and argumentation
communication in international relations and diplomacy
language, discourse, and social change

The journal publishes original research that contributes to scholarly debates on language, discourse, and communication in diverse social and institutional contexts.

Journal Sections

Submissions to the journal are organized into the following sections:

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Research on language use, pragmatics, corpus linguistics, discourse pragmatics, and applied linguistic approaches to communication.

Discourse and Critical Discourse Studies
Studies examining discourse as social practice, including critical discourse analysis, rhetorical analysis, narrative analysis, and ideological representation.

Media and Digital Communication
Research on communication in traditional and digital media environments, including social media discourse, online communication, and multimodal media texts.

Political and Strategic Communication
Research on communication in politics, governance, public diplomacy, political campaigns, and policy discourse.

Language, Society, and Intercultural Communication
Studies addressing sociolinguistics, language ideology, linguistic identity, linguistic landscape, and intercultural communication.

Legal and Institutional Communication
Research on communication in legal, governmental, organizational, and professional settings.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to JLDC undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.

The review process consists of the following stages:

Initial Editorial Screening
The editorial team evaluates submissions to ensure they align with the journal’s scope and meet basic academic and ethical standards.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the process.
Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor may issue one of the following decisions:
- Accept
- Minor revision
- Major revision
- Reject
Final Decision
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on publication.

The journal strives to complete the review process within 6–8 weeks, although this may vary depending on reviewer availability.

Publication Frequency

JLDC is published biannually, with two issues released each year:

June
December

The journal may publish special issues on emerging topics in language, discourse, and communication.

Publisher

JLDC is published by Center for Language and Communication Research (Celacom Research), an independent academic publishing initiative focusing on research in language, communication, and cultural studies.

Celacom Research aims to support the dissemination of high-quality scholarly work and promote interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers worldwide.

Open Access Policy

JLDC provides immediate open access to its content based on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

All articles published in the journal can be accessed and downloaded without subscription or payment.

Publication Ethics

The journal follows international standards of publication ethics and best practices in scholarly publishing.

JLDC adheres to the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity.

The Journal of Language, Discourse, and Communication acknowledges the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in research and scholarly writing. The journal follows the recommendations of Committee on Publication Ethics and aligns with best practices from major academic publishers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

1. Disclosure of AI Use

Authors must clearly disclose any use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, or similar systems) in the preparation of their manuscript. This includes:

Text generation
Language editing
Data analysis assistance
Image generation

Disclosure must be stated in the Acknowledgments or Methods section.

2. Authorship Responsibility

AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors are fully responsible for:

The accuracy of content
Proper citation and avoidance of plagiarism
Ethical integrity of the manuscript

3. Limitations of AI Use

AI tools must not be used to:

Generate falsified or fabricated data
Produce misleading or unverifiable citations
Replace critical scholarly interpretation

4. Reviewer and Editor Use of AI

Reviewers and editors must not upload manuscripts or any confidential content into AI tools, as this may violate confidentiality and data protection standards.

5. Plagiarism and Detection

All submissions remain subject to plagiarism screening. The use of AI does not exempt authors from originality requirements.

6. Compliance

Failure to disclose AI use or misuse of AI tools may result in:

Rejection of the manuscript
Retraction of published articles
Notification to affiliated institutions

This policy is informed by COPE guidelines and evolving standards from the scholarly publishing community.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to JLDC must ensure that their work:

represents original research that has not been published previously
is not under consideration by another journal or publication
properly acknowledges all sources through accurate citation and referencing
does not contain plagiarism, falsified data, or manipulated research findings

Authors should also ensure that all individuals who made significant contributions to the research are appropriately listed as co-authors. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software before entering the peer-review process.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for determining which manuscripts submitted to the journal should be published. Decisions are made based on the academic merit of the manuscript, its relevance to the journal’s scope, and its contribution to scholarly discussion.

Editors evaluate submissions solely on intellectual content without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, religious belief, or political views.

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all manuscripts submitted to the journal. Information about a manuscript should only be shared with the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, or the publisher when necessary for the editorial process.

Editors must also avoid conflicts of interest and must not use unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts in their own research without the explicit written consent of the author.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers play an essential role in assisting editors in making editorial decisions and in improving the quality of published manuscripts.

Reviewers are expected to:

provide objective and constructive feedback
evaluate manuscripts fairly and professionally
maintain the confidentiality of the review process
identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors
inform the editor if they detect plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other ethical concerns

Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors or institutions involved.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher is committed to supporting the editorial team in maintaining ethical publishing standards and ensuring the integrity of the academic record.

Commercial considerations, including advertising or other revenue sources, must not influence editorial decisions. The publisher may cooperate with editors, authors, reviewers, and other journals or publishers when ethical concerns arise and when investigation or communication is required.

Handling of Ethical Issues

JLDC takes allegations of research misconduct seriously. In cases of suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, or other unethical practices, the journal will follow appropriate procedures to investigate the matter.

Where necessary, actions may include manuscript rejection, publication of corrections, retractions, or other appropriate measures to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record

Complaints and Appeals

JLDC provides a clear mechanism for handling complaints and appeals related to the journal’s editorial and publishing processes. Complaints may concern the actions or decisions of the editorial team, reviewers, editorial board members, or the publisher.

Issues that may be raised include, but are not limited to, concerns regarding the editorial decision-making process, suspected unethical citation practices, potential bias in editorial or peer-review procedures, or possible manipulation of the peer-review process.

All complaints will be carefully reviewed and addressed in a fair and transparent manner. The journal will communicate with the parties involved to clarify the nature of the complaint and to determine appropriate actions when necessary.

JLDC handles complaints and appeals in accordance with the principles and recommended procedures of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Discussions and Corrections

JLDC welcomes constructive discussions and feedback from readers regarding articles that have been published in the journal. Readers who wish to raise comments, discuss findings, or report possible errors in a published article are encouraged to contact the Editor-in-Chief via email and provide a clear explanation of their concerns or observations.

The Editor-in-Chief will review the submission and determine whether the discussion or correction should be formally addressed. When appropriate, the authors of the original article will be given the opportunity to respond to the comments or concerns raised.

Any accepted discussions, responses, or necessary corrections may be published or communicated to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

Advertising and Marketing Policy

Advertising Policy

JLDC currently does not accept or publish commercial advertisements for revenue purposes. The journal maintains full editorial independence, and any future advertising arrangements will not influence editorial decisions or the peer-review process.

Marketing Policy

Any marketing or promotional activities conducted on behalf of JLDC or its publisher must be appropriate, transparent, and professionally communicated. Invitations for manuscript submissions or other forms of outreach should be relevant, respectful, and not excessive.

All information presented about the journal, its scope, and its publishing policies must be accurate and should not mislead authors, reviewers, or readers.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published articles.

Articles are published under a Creative Commons license, allowing users to read, download, copy, distribute, and share the work provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and the journal.

(The most common license used by international journals is CC BY 4.0.)

Archiving Policy

To ensure long-term preservation of published articles, JLDC supports digital archiving and indexing through institutional repositories and international archiving systems.

The journal also supports open-access metadata harvesting via the OAI-PMH protocol, enabling integration with global scholarly databases.

Abstracting and Indexing

The journal is currently applying for indexing in major scholarly databases.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to JLDC are screened for plagiarism using professional plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts with significant similarity or evidence of plagiarism will be rejected immediately.

Author Fees

The journal currently does not charge submission or publication fees.

(This policy may be revised in the future to support journal sustainability.)

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC)

ASJC is the subject classification system used by Scopus (Elsevier’s abstract and citation database) to categorize journals into specific academic fields. Each field is assigned a numeric code, allowing Scopus to organize journals by discipline.

Primary Subject Area

Communication (ASJC 3315)

This should be the primary classification because:

The journal title explicitly includes Communication.
It covers media communication, political communication, digital communication, and discourse in communication contexts.
It places the journal within the Social Sciences communication research ecosystem, which includes well-known journals such as Journal of Communication and New Media & Society.

Secondary Subject Area

Language and Linguistics (ASJC 1203)

This classification supports the language and discourse dimension of the journal.

It allows the journal to attract submissions from:

linguistics
discourse analysis
pragmatics
sociolinguistics
corpus linguistics

Third Subject Area

Political Science and International Relations (ASJC 3312)

This category supports topics such as:

political discourse
political communication
governance communication
diplomacy and international communication
policy discourse

This third category broadens the journal’s relevance to political communication scholars, which is a strong citation community.

ASJC Subject Classification

Communication (3315); Language and Linguistics (1203); Political Science and International Relations (3312).

Journal Abbreviation

J. Lang. Discourse Commun.