Aims and Scope

Aims

The Journal of Linguistic Studies: Theory and Practice (JLSTP), published by the University of Kurdistan, is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing the scientific study of language. The journal aims to provide a rigorous and dynamic platform 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 present 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.
    By providing a peer-reviewed outlet for innovative research, JLSTP seeks to contribute significantly to the global discourse on linguistics, with a particular focus on the invaluable data and insights offered by Iranian languages.

Scope

    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 publishes articles that are both theoretically informed and empirically grounded, fostering a deeper understanding of language. The primary objective of JLSTP is to provide a platform for presenting findings from interdisciplinary studies on Iranian languages. Priority for review and acceptance will be given to research and review articles that examine these languages through the lenses of historical linguistics, cultural linguistics, sociolinguistics, neurolinguistics, corpus linguistics, cognitive linguistics, sensory linguistics, sign linguistics, forensic linguistics, and brand linguistics. The journal invites academic articles in the following core areas of linguistics, including but not limited to:

  • Syntax

  • Morphology

  • Phonetics and Phonology

  • Typology

  • Dialectology

  • Cultural Linguistics

  • Cognitive Linguistics

  • Functional Linguistics

    JLSTP welcomes original research articles, review articles, and book reviews that fall within its aims and scope. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scholarly excellence and academic integrity.