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About the Journal
JELLIC is an academic journal dedicated to publishing original research, critical scholarship, and scholarly reviews in English language studies, literature, and cultural studies. The journal provides a forum for researchers, lecturers, and independent scholars to engage with contemporary debates, emerging perspectives, and interdisciplinary approaches to language, literary texts, and culture, with attention to African and global contexts.
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Submission Guidelines
Ensure your manuscript meets our rigorous standards for scholarly integrity and presentation. Following these guidelines facilitates a smoother review process.
Journal Citation Style
JELLiC accepts both MLA and APA referencing style. However, authors MUST be consistent. Manuscripts should not exceed 8,000 words and should be double-spaced on A4 paper with a 1 inch margin on all four sides. Pages should be numbered consecutively at the bottom, center.
Cover Sheet
A cover sheet should include title of article, author(s) name(s), affiliation, full postal address and email address, telephone and fax numbers where possible. The name and address of the principal author responsible for correspondence concerning the manuscript should appear first.
Abstract
An abstract of about 300 words should be provided plus up to 5 keywords. The Abstract should be on the second page. Please, note that we DO NOT accept or review abstracts alone. They MUST be submitted alongside the complete article.
File types
Only electronic files conforming to the journal's guidelines will be accepted. Preferred formats for the text and tables of your manuscript are Word DOC, RTF, DOCX.
Corresponding Author Contact details
Provide full contact details for the corresponding author including email, mailing address and telephone numbers on the cover sheet. Academic affiliations are required for all co-authors.
Acknowledgements
Where applicable, any acknowledgements should appear at the end of the article prior to any notes and References. Authors are required to acknowledge their funding in a consistent fashion under a separate heading.
Further information
Address correspondence, queries or additional requests for information on the manuscript submission process to the editorial team.
Submission Deadlines
March Issue February 15
July Issue June 15
November Issue October 15