The Journal of Linguistic Studies: Theory and Practice (JLSTP) is a scholarly publication of the University of Kurdistan, dedicated to advancing the scientific study of language. The journal serves as a dynamic forum for the dissemination of original, high-quality research that bridges the gap between linguistic theory and empirical practice. The principal objective of JLSTP is to provide a rigorous platform for the presentation of research findings related to the syntactic, morphological, phonological, and semantic aspects of Iranian languages. As a family of languages renowned for their rich historical documentation and remarkable structural diversity, Iranian languages offer a fertile ground for theoretical inquiry and descriptive analysis. The journal is particularly committed to showcasing work that explores these languages through the lenses of typology, functional linguistics, and cognitive linguistics, as these perspectives are essential for understanding the complex interplay between form, meaning, and use in the linguistic landscape of Iran and the wider region.
    JLSTP welcomes contributions from scholars across the globe and encourages submissions that employ a variety of methodological approaches, including synchronic and diachronic analyses, fieldwork-based studies, and corpus-driven research. The journal is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of language by publishing articles that are both theoretically informed and empirically grounded. We invite academic articles in the following core areas of linguistics: Syntax, Morphology, Phonetics and Phonology, Typology, Dialectology, Cultural Linguistics, Cognitive Linguistics, and Functional Linguistics. By providing a peer-reviewed outlet for innovative research, the Journal of Linguistic Studies: Theory and Practice aims to contribute significantly to the global discourse on linguistics, with a particular focus on the invaluable data and insights offered by Iranian languages. We welcome you to join us in this scholarly endeavor.

About the Journal
Journal Title: Journal of Linguistic Studies: Theory and Practice
Country of Publication: Iran, Sanandaj.
Publisher: University of Kurdistan
Scientific Sponsorship Society: Linguistics Society of Iran (LSI)
Subject Areas: Iranian Languages; Cognitive Linguistics; Cultural Linguistics; Descriptive Linguistics; Functional Linguistics; Historical Linguistics; Language Structure and Variation; Linguistic Typology; Sociolinguistics; Theoretical Linguistics; Linguistics, including but not limited to syntax, morphology, phonetics and phonology, typology, dialectology.
Format: Print and Online
Print   ISSN: 2981-1562
Online ISSN: 2981-1260
Frequency: Quarterly
Publishing Schedule: March, June, September, and December 
Language: Persian, including English abstracts and bibliographies.
Open Access: Yes, free access to articles
Article types: Research and review papers.
Primary Review: 10 days, approximately.
Peer Review Policy: Double-blind peer review
Average Refereeing Time: 12 weeks
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Article Processing Charges: Yes. Publication charges are required from the author (Author(s) must pay 2,000,000 Iranian Rials for review costs. Author(s) must pay 8,000,000 Rials upon acceptance for publication). There is no charge if an article is rejected before or after peer review, and there are no submission fees. The publication charges will be waived for international authors.
Citation Style: APA citation style 
Email: jls.journal@uok.ac.ir, m.dehghan@uok.ac.ir, dehghan_m85@yahoo.com,
Tel: +98(0)8733666805 | from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturday to Wednesday.
Address: Office of the Journal of Linguistic Studies: Theory and Practice, Faculty of Language and Literature, University of Kurdistan, Pasdaran Blvd., Sanandaj, Iran. Postal code: 15175-66177.
COPE: The Journal of Linguistic Studies: Theory and Practice (JLSTP) follows the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct in dealing with potential cases of misconduct.
Type of License: Creative Commons — Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).
Copyright: Authors retain unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights.
The Policy of Screening for Plagiarism: All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Linguistic Studies: Theory and Practice (JLSTP) are screened for potential instances of plagiarism and textual similarity using designated detection software—including iThenticate, SamimNoor, and the IranDoc Similarity Detection System (Hamanjo)—prior to their admission into the peer-review process.
Author Identifier: The registration and display of a free ORCID identifier, as well as the use of an academic or institutional email address, are mandatory for all contributing authors. Accordingly, authors are required to obtain their ORCID iD and an academic/institutional email address prior to submitting their manuscript to the journal.
Required files to upload: Authors must submit the following five essential files through the manuscript submission system: 1. Main Manuscript File (without the author details and prepared based on the provided template. 2. Title Page, 3. Authorship Form (must include the article title, full names of all authors, and be signed by all authors), 4. Conflicts of Interest Form (must be signed by the Corresponding Author and uploaded with the Main Manuscript File), and 5. Cover Letter (Please include any necessary information in the cover letter).