Authors are required to use the standard format of EJLCC as indicated below.

Focus and Scope

Ethiopian Journal of Language, Culture and Communication welcomes submission of empirical studies, literature reviews, book reviews, and short communications on issues pertaining to humanities (in particular literature, culture, journalism, media, communication and language education).

EJLCC covers the full scope from linguistics (including phonetics/phonology, morphology, lexicology, semantics, syntax, text linguistics, pragmatics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, lexicography, discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, etc.) on the one hand to language teaching on the other. One of the targets of this journal is to show the enormous performance of linguistics for efficient language teaching on both L1 and L2 context.

It also accepts manuscripts focusing on cultural and literary studies covering a wide range of researches on folklore, oral literature, world literature, Ethiopian literature, contemporary literature, comparative literature, literary theories, literary criticism and narratology.

Regarding media and communication studies, EJLCC views the field as a coherent discipline in which all different aspects of journalism, media, public relations, communication are linked by common processes, structures, theories, and methods despite the diverse structure and interests, each representing a special subfield of communication processes and phenomena. To advance its commitment to excellence in communication scholarship, journalism, media research, and application, EJLCC accepts innovative and influential publications that chart new courses in their respective fields of study.

General Information

Manuscripts will be considered for publication on the understanding that they have not been previously published, that are not simultaneously submitted elsewhere, and that the authors are willing to assign copyright to the journal as per a contract, to be sent to the authors just prior to publication, that they will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in any language, without the consent of the editor.

The Ethiopian Journal of Language, Culture and Communication (EJLCC) publishes original researches and scholarly articles devoted to the multi-disciplinary study of issues, practices and problems in the areas linguistics, language teaching, folklore and communication in Ethiopia. This does not refer to papers presented orally at symposia or other proceedings.

EJLCC welcomes book reviews, commentaries and case studies based on work in language teaching and related areas. It also appreciates program evaluations and policy impact assessments at institutional or national level, backed up by research evidence.

Ethiopian Journal of Language, Culture and Communication (EJLCC) adapts an online system for online manuscript submission and peer review. Manuscripts can be submitted online at http://ejlcc.bdu.edu.et. This system brings with it a whole host of benefits including: quick and easy submission, centralized and efficient administration and significant decrease in peer review times. The journal also accepts manuscripts in hard copies.

Articles that have empirical research content and papers must comply with the policies and author guidelines of Ethiopian Journal of Language, Culture and Communication (EJLCC).

All manuscripts are reviewed by qualified outside reviewers with specialization in the subject. The process will be blind review. Decisions will be made as rapidly as possible, and the journal strives to return reviewers’ comments to authors as fast as possible.

The Editorial Board reserves the right of final acceptance, rejection and editorial correction of papers submitted. Authors are responsible for all statements made in their work including changes made by the copy editor. Priority and time of publication are governed by the Editorial Board’s decision.

Please read the following guidelines carefully and adjust your article accordingly before final submission. For more information, refer to Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and submit your paper through the journal's website (Submission). Authors are just requested to do free registration in the Journal's online system (under Submission) prior to submitting their manuscripts. They are also required to submit a signed Research Ethics Note (on a separate sheet), confirming that their work is novel, and that no part of it is plagiarized. The Journal exploits Ithenticate tool to verify the originality of the articles.

 Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

1. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
2. The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file
3. Where available, URLs for the references have been provided
4. The text is one and half spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the
5. The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.

Style and Format for Contributors

Manuscripts need not exceed 30 pages and in-text citations and referencing need to be in APA format.

Font size of the title: 14 and bold. All words with more than four letters should be capitalized.

• Length: up to 8,500 words (including Abstract & References). Submissions with less than 4000 words in size won't be considered,
• First page should include your first name(s), family name(s), current position(s), and affiliation(s), plus an abstract of not more than 250 words.

For each author, please provide name with all credentials; title; department; institution; complete mailing address; phone number; and e-mail address. Please indicate which author should receive correspondence regarding the submitted paper (* as corresponding author).

• Font: Times New Roman
• Font size: 12
• Top: 5cm
• Bottom: 5cm
• Left: 5 cm
• Right: 5 cm
• Gutter: 0cm
• Size: A4
• Line spacing: single
• Alignment: justified
• Spacing before and after paragraphs: 0 pt

Portrait:

• Page numbers: top of the page and to the right
• No space between paragraphs
• Paragraphs separated by indentation
• Don’t use headers and

. Indentation: Use Tab to indent all paragraphs.

Tables

• Title on the top and centered, with the following format: g., Table 3.Title of Table.......
• Title: Times New Roman and12 pt
• Title: Directly above table with no space.

Figures

• Title on the bottom and centered, with the following format: g., Figure 3. Title of figure
• Title: Times New Roman and 12 pt
• Title: Directly below figure with no space

Sections Titles:

• No pages should contain just a title: Some paragraph(s) must exist beneath each title/subtitle.
• Title: Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold, two spaces above, and one space below Headings: Times New Roman, 12 pt, italics, one space above, and one space below

Headings of APA (Sample):

Abstract (level 1)

Teaching communication strategies is one of the most challenging subjects which has its own supporters and opponents.......

Keywords: teaching, strategies

Methodology (level 1)

Participants (level 2)

Materials and Instruments (level 2)

Pretest.(level 3)

Proficiency test.(level 4)

Writing test.level 4)

Multiple choice. (level 5) Composition. (level 5)

Posttest. (level 3)

Motivation questionnaire. (level 3) Procedure (level 2)

Treatment.(level 3)

Assessment. (level 3)

Data Analysis (Level 1) Discussion (Level 1) References

Appendices

Try to prevent references to other pages in the paper. If necessary, type in the text and explain in a separate document to which part of the text you want to refer. Please be specific: Mention page, paragraph and sentence.

Use italics for non-English words, to emphasize text, and for all kinds of titles (books, plays,

movies, and newspapers). Do not use italics to indicate quotes, for names of persons or organizations, or for geographical terms. Titles in italics are not put between quotation marks.

Use double quotation marks for quotes. Use single quotation marks only for quotes inside quotes. Quotes up to 40 words are integrated in the running text. Quotes longer more than 40 words are set apart in a separate paragraph with special formatting (i.e., block formatting). Shift the left margin 1 centimeter to the left, and use Times Roman 12 point as font. Add white lines above and beneath the quote.

Please avoid excessive overlap between the text and the tables when reporting quantitative results. There is no need to repeat in the text all of the numbers that appear in a table.

Also, avoid excessive overlap between the Results section and the Discussion/ Conclusion section. The Results section should contain what you have found, and the Discussion or Conclusion section should contain your interpretation of what you have found (not just repeat what is already in the Results section). If you would like to present the results and discussion together, use a single section labeled Results and Discussion.

 

Literature References:

Lynch (2000) describes strategy as an organization’s sense of purpose. At least, three different levels of strategy within all organizations can be identified (Chaffey, 2002; Hackbarth & Kettinger, 2000).

 

References Instructions (Hanging Indentation):

Books with one author:

Example:

Doniger, W. (1999). Splitting the difference. University of Chicago Press.

 

Books with two authors:

Example:

Cowlishaw, G.,& Dunbar, R. (2000).Primate conservation biology (2^nded.). University of Chicago Press.

A chapter or other part of a book:

Example:

Twaddell, W.F. (1957). Do we want to use the German umlaut? A boring story. In M. Joos (Ed.), Readings in linguistics I.The development of descriptive linguistics in America (85-87).University of Chicago Press. Journal Articles:

Example:

Picard, R. G. (2002). Research note: Assessing audience performance of public service broadcasters. European Journal of Communication,17(2), 227-235.

 

Example:

Hlatky, M.A., D. Boothroyd, E. Vittinghoff, P. Sharp, & M.A. Whooley (2002).The measurement of consistency and occasion with latent class models.Journal of the American Medical Association,287(5), 90-99. Retrieved November 19, 2000, from http://jama.ama- assn.rg/issues/v287n5/rfull/joc10108.html#aainfo

 

Books with no author/editor/no date/in press:

Examples:

Alejo, R. (in press). Where does the money go? An analysis of the container metaphor in economics: The market and the economy. Journal of Pragmatics.

Cameron, L., & Low, G. (n.d.).Researching and applying metaphor.Cambridge University Press.

Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary (10^th ed.). (1993). Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster.

 

Theses and Dissertations:

Examples:

Martinez, F. E. (2003). Exploring figurative language processing in bilinguals: The metaphor interference effect.Unpublished master’s thesis, Texas A& M International University.

Amundin, M. (1991).Click repetition rate patterns in communicative sounds from the harbor porpoise. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Stockholm University.

 

Paper presented at a meeting or conference:

Example:

Doyle, B. (2002). Howling like a dog: Metaphorical language in Psalm 59. The Annual International Meeting for the Society of Biblical Literature, Berlin, Germany.

 

Book Review Guidelines

The following are some guidelines for a book review essay. Your book review should concern only the book(s) that you’re reviewing with a word count of about 1,500 words (including the references).  It should provide EJLCC readers an engaging, informative and critical discussion of the work. The review should also consider:

 

• The intended audience for the book and those who would find it useful
• The main objectives of the book and how effectively these are accomplished
• The context or impetus for the book (e.g., political controversy, review research, policy, theory, )
• A comparison of other works on this subject
• Constructive comments about the strengths and weaknesses of the book
• See any book review as examples of excellent essays at different

 

Please lead your essay with the following listing:

 

• Author(s) or editor(s) first and last name(s) and please indicate if it is an edited book
• Title of book
• Publisher's city and state and name of publisher
• Year of publication
• Price (please indicate paperback or hard cover)
• Total # of page expressed as XXX pp.
• Image of the book cover

Under this listing, please include your information:

• Your first and last name
• Institution affiliation