About the Journal

Journal Description

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality scholarly research in the fields of linguistics, literature, translation studies, philology, and textual culture. The journal serves as an academic forum for researchers and scholars to advance critical, analytical, and interpretative studies of language and literary texts.

LexiNarra publishes original research articles written in Arabic, English, or Bahasa Indonesia that address both classical and contemporary issues in linguistic and literary studies. Research related to language education, pedagogy, teaching methodology, curriculum design, or classroom practices falls outside the scope of this journal.

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and meaningful scholarly contribution.

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature is published three times a year (July, November, and March) by LPPM Universitas Muhammadiyah Banten.

Aims and Objectives

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature aims to serve as a scholarly forum for the development of linguistic, literary, and textual studies through critical, analytical, and interpretative approaches to linguistic and literary phenomena.

The journal also aims to foster sustained academic dialogue among researchers and scholars in the fields of linguistics and literature, particularly those engaging with texts in Arabic, English, and Bahasa Indonesia, encompassing both classical and contemporary contexts.

To achieve these aims, LexiNarra sets out the following objectives:

  1. To publish high-quality original research articles in theoretical and descriptive linguistics, encompassing both micro-linguistic and macro-linguistic studies.
  2. To advance literary studies through the publication of research on classical and modern literature, literary criticism, and literary theory using interdisciplinary and text-based approaches.
  3. To provide an academic platform for discourse and narrative studies, including analyses of literary, media, religious, and cultural texts.
  4. To support the development of translation studies by encouraging research that conceptualizes translation as a linguistic, textual, and cultural practice.
  5. To promote philological and manuscript studies, particularly research focusing on textual transmission, historical linguistics, and the interpretation of classical texts.
  6. To examine the relationship between language, literature, and culture, with particular attention to issues of representation, identity, ideology, and power within social and historical contexts.
  7. To encourage scholarly contributions addressing both classical and contemporary issues in linguistics and literature, grounded in robust theoretical frameworks and methodological rigor.
  8. To maintain a clear disciplinary focus by excluding studies related to language education, pedagogy, teaching methodology, curriculum, and classroom practices from the scope of the journal.

Focus and Scope

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature focuses on the publication of scholarly research examining language, literature, translation, philology, and culture through critical, analytical, and interpretative perspectives.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Discourse analysis and critical discourse studies
  • Narrative studies in literary, media, and cultural texts
  • Theoretical and descriptive linguistics
  • Classical and modern literature
  • Literary criticism and literary theory
  • Translation studies
  • Philology and manuscript studies
  • Language and culture in social, historical, and ideological contexts
  • Religious texts, oral literature, and cultural traditions
  • Cultural representation, identity, and ideology in texts and discourse

The journal welcomes original research articles written in Arabic, English, or Bahasa Indonesia, addressing both classical and contemporary issues.

Studies related to language education, teaching methodology, pedagogy, curriculum, and classroom practices are outside the scope of this journal.

 

Peer Review Process

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature applies a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential to ensure objectivity, academic integrity, and fairness.

The peer review process consists of the following stages:

  • Initial Screening

All submitted manuscripts are first evaluated by the editor to ensure their relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, compliance with author guidelines, and basic academic quality. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria will be rejected at this stage.

  • Reviewer Assignment

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the subject matter of the article.

  • Double-Blind Review Process

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on originality, methodological rigor, depth of analysis, relevance to the journal’s scope, and clarity of academic writing.

  • Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editor will decide to accept the manuscript, request minor or major revisions, or reject the submission.

  • Author Revision and Final Decision

Authors revise their manuscripts in accordance with reviewers’ comments. The editor makes the final decision regarding publication.

All stages of the review process adhere to principles of publication ethics, confidentiality, and academic integrity.

Peer Review Timeline

Article submission must follow the timeline below for each issue of the journal:

  • Article Submission: no later than two months before the scheduled publication date
  • Peer Review: double-blind review process, approximately 4 weeks
  • Final Revision: no later than two weeks before the publication deadline

This timeline applies to all regular issues of LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature and may vary depending on the review process.

Open Access Policy

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature adopts a full open access policy. All published articles are freely and immediately accessible without subscription fees.

Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, and use the articles for academic purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the authors and the journal.

Publication Ethics

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and best practices in scholarly publishing.

  • Duties of Authors

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original, free from plagiarism, not under consideration elsewhere, and properly cite all sources. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is permitted only for technical assistance (e.g., language editing) and must be transparently disclosed.

  • Duties of Editors

Editors evaluate manuscripts fairly and objectively, maintain confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and base publication decisions solely on academic merit.

  • Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to conduct objective and constructive reviews, maintain confidentiality, declare conflicts of interest, and provide scholarly feedback.

  • Handling of Ethical Misconduct

Allegations of misconduct such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication will be investigated. Proven misconduct may result in rejection, retraction, or other corrective actions.

Author Guidelines

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature accepts original research articles relevant to its focus and scope.

Manuscripts may be written in Arabic, English, or Bahasa Indonesia using clear and consistent academic language.

  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Length: 6,000–8,000 words, including references.
  • Calibri, 12-point font
  • Line spacing: 1.15
  • A4 paper, 2.5 cm margins

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

  • Title (concise and informative)
  • Author name(s) (without academic titles), affiliation(s), and email address
  • Abstract (150–250 words)
  • Keywords (3–5 keywords)
  • Introduction
  • Research Method
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References

Citation and References

  • The citation and referencing system must follow APA Style (latest edition).
  • All cited sources must be included in the reference list, and all references must be cited in the text.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain copyright of their work and grant LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature the right of first publication. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0).

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software. The acceptable similarity index must not exceed 20%, excluding references and quotations. Manuscripts that violate this policy will be rejected or retracted.

AI Disclosure Statement

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature acknowledges that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies may be used as supporting tools in academic writing. However, the use of AI must not replace critical thinking, scholarly analysis, or the academic responsibility of the authors.

Authors are required to clearly disclose the use of AI in the preparation of their manuscripts, particularly when AI tools are used for:

  • language editing or grammar checking,
  • text summarization,
  • other technical writing assistance.

The use of AI to generate core ideas, analyses, data interpretation, research findings, or scholarly conclusions is not permitted. AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors of any submitted manuscript.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, scientific integrity, and ethical compliance of their submitted work.

Author Fees

LexiNarra: Journal of Linguistics and Literature applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of IDR 500,000 or USD 45 for each manuscript accepted for publication.

The APC is not charged at the submission stage and is payable only after the manuscript has been accepted. This fee is used to support editorial management, peer review, journal system maintenance, and open access publication.

No additional charges are required beyond the stated APC.