AL-Lisaniyyat applies a strict double-blind peer-review process, ensuring anonymity of both authors and reviewers throughout the evaluation procedure.

The scientific peer-review process is a fundamental component of the publication system of AL-Lisaniyyat. It ensures the selection, validation, and dissemination of high-quality original research in the fields of linguistics and language sciences.

Phase 1: Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission through the Algerian Scientific Journals Platform (ASJP), each manuscript undergoes a preliminary evaluation conducted by the Editor-in-Chief.

This initial screening aims to verify:

• compliance with the journal’s scope, formatting guidelines, and publication standards;
• originality and scientific relevance of the manuscript;
• absence of excessive quotation, plagiarism, or ethical misconduct.

If the manuscript meets these requirements, the author is informed of preliminary acceptance and the manuscript proceeds to peer review.
If not, the manuscript is returned to the author for correction or rejected with justification.

Phase 2: Scientific Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are submitted to a double-blind peer-review process.

• Each manuscript is reviewed by two independent reviewers, selected based on:
  • subject specialization,
  • language proficiency,
  • academic expertise and scientific reputation,
  • institutional affiliation.
• Author identities are removed to ensure impartial and objective evaluation.

Reviewers assess the manuscript according to the following criteria:

• linguistic and technical quality;
• originality and relevance of the research;
• validity of methodology and results;
• accuracy of data and references;
• coherence and quality of analysis and discussion.

Review outcomes may be:

• acceptance without revisions;
• acceptance with minor revisions;
• acceptance with major revisions;
• rejection.

The journal reserves the right to suspend or terminate the review process if ethical or scientific issues are identified.

Phase 3: Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the Editorial Board makes one of the following decisions:

• Final acceptance if both reviewers recommend publication;
• Conditional acceptance, requiring revisions in accordance with reviewers’ comments;
• Request for additional review by a third reviewer in case of conflicting evaluations;
• Rejection, with reasons communicated to the author.

Confidentiality and Ethical Standards

• All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
• Reviewers are strictly prohibited from disclosing, sharing, or using the content of manuscripts for personal or academic purposes.
• Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and detailed feedback aimed at improving the quality of the manuscript.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• maintain impartiality and declare any conflict of interest;
• respect scientific integrity and ethical standards;
• submit clear, respectful, and timely evaluations;
• decline review requests outside their field of expertise or if deadlines cannot be met.

Review Report Guidelines

Review reports should focus on:

• the scientific quality, originality, and relevance of the research;
• strengths and weaknesses of the manuscript;
• concrete suggestions to enhance clarity, rigor, and scholarly contribution.

Superficial or incomplete reviews are discouraged, as detailed evaluation is essential to maintaining the journal’s academic standards.

Final Processing

Accepted manuscripts undergo final language editing and formatting to ensure clarity, coherence, and compliance with the journal’s editorial standards prior to publication.

 

AL-lisaniyyat Peer-review Processing

Submission via ASJP
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Initial Editorial Screening
(Editor-in-Chief)
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├─ Rejected / Returned for correction
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Preliminary Acceptance
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Double-Blind Peer Review
(Two Independent Reviewers)
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Reviewer Reports
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├── Acceptance
├── Minor Revisions
├── Major Revisions
└── Rejection
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Editorial Decision
(Editorial Board)
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├── Final Acceptance
├── Conditional Acceptance
├── Third Reviewer (if needed)
└── Rejection
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Final Language & Formatting Check
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Publication