S R I L A N K A J O U R N A L O F
L I N G U I S T I C S
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| About the Journal
The Sri Lanka Journal of Linguistics is a peer-reviewed, biannual academic journal published by the Department of Linguistics, University of Kelaniya. The journal aims to promote high-quality research in linguistics and related interdisciplinary fields, with particular emphasis on Sri Lanka and its languages.
| Scope
Original submissions in all areas of linguistics are considered. The Editorial Board holds the final authority in determining the relevance of an article to the journal’s scope.
| Types of Submissions
Research Articles (empirical or theoretical studies)
Review Articles (critical evaluations of existing literature)
Volume I, Issue I
Submission Deadline: 30 May 2026
(Submissions received after this date will be considered for Issue II.)
Publication: July 2026
Volume I, Issue II
Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026
Publication: November 2026
| Submission Guidelines
Language: English or Sinhalese
Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition
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Abstract: 200–250 words (in English) with 5 keywords
File Formats: .docx and .pdf
Formatting Requirements: A4 size (portrait orientation) 1.5 line spacing
Fonts: Times New Roman (English), Abhaya Libre (Sinhalese)
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| Important
Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.
Each manuscript is reviewed by two independent experts in the relevant field.
| Plagiarism and AI Screening
All submissions will be screened for plagiarism and AI-generated content prior to peer review.
Only manuscripts that meet the journal’s ethical and academic standards will be sent for double-blind peer review. The Editorial Board holds the final authority in determining the suitability of submissions.
| Author Declaration
The following Author Declaration Form should be duly filled, signed, and emailed as a PDF along with the manuscript:
| Submission of Manuscripts
Email: ling@kln.ac.lk
| For Inquiries
Telephone: +94 11 290 87 86