About the Journal

 

Language Review: International Journal of Linguistics (LRIJL) is an annual, double-blind, peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Faculty of Arts, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria. The journal invites the submission of original research articles, dialogues, and book reviews that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere. It covers a wide range of topics within the fields of Linguistics, both diachronic and synchronic, as well as Languages and Literature. Contributions that explore language-related issues in other disciplines, such as Education, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Religious Studies, and Anthropology, are also welcome. Manuscripts may be submitted in standard English, French, or any Nigerian language.

Language Review: International Journal of Linguistics is available in both Print and Electronic formats, ensuring broad accessibility. The journal adheres to an Open Access policy, allowing unrestricted public access to all published content, thereby enhancing the dissemination and impact of the research it contains.

To maintain the integrity and discoverability of its publications, the journal assigns Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) to all articles, providing a unique and permanent link for citation and retrieval. Additionally, the journal is indexed in several prominent databases and repositories, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, Dimensions, and Garuda. This extensive indexing increases the visibility and accessibility of the research published, making a significant contribution to the fields of Linguistics and African Languages.

Editorial Board Members 

Editor-in-Chief

Professor Harrison Adeniyi, Lagos State University, Ojo.

Dr. Simon Olaogun, (Assistant Editor-in-Chief) Adekunle Ajasin University,  Akungba-Akoko.

Dr. Tosin Olagunju, (Associate Editor) Federal University Lokoja.

Dr. Yakubu Umaru, (Managing Editor) Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

Dr. Agnes Legbeti (Advert/Business Editor),   Federal University Lokoja. Mrs. Adamma Nnamele (Secretary Editorial Board)    Federal University Lokoja.

Advisory Board Members

Professor Francis Oyebad,  Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.

Prof. Dr. Firmin Ahoua

University of Felix Houphouet-Boign Cote d’Ivoire.

Professor L.C. Yuka

University of Benin.

Professor Akinloye Ojo

University of Georgia, Athens.

Professor Imelda Udoh

University of Uyo.

Professor Adams Bodomo

University of Vienna, Austria.

Professor Ahmed Anfani

Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto.

Professor Andrew Haruna

University of Jos.