| 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.

| Submission of Manuscripts

Email: ling@kln.ac.lk

| For Inquiries

Telephone: +94 11 290 87 86