Editorial Board

The journal is guided by an international editorial team of leading professors in linguistics and communication.

Editorial Standards

All submissions undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial committee before they are subjected to a double blind peer review for transparency and quality. The criteria for evaluation are based on theoretical relevance, originality, similarity index, methodological thoroughness and contribution to the field of communication or applied linguistics.

Editorial Committee

  • Dr Susan Olajoke Akinkurolere
  • Dr Brigid Conteh
  • Dr Chipo Phili
  • Dr Admire Mhindu
  • Dr Boitshwarelo Rantsudu
  • Dr Moreen Mugomba
  • Dr Florence Nwaefuna
  • Dr Sekoai Elliot Nkhi
  • Prof Eureka Baneka Mokibelo

Advisory Board

  • Prof Maleshoane Rapeane Mathonsi

           Senior Lecturer
           Department of Media, Language and Communication
           Durban University of Technology
           South Africa

  • Professor Thompson Ewata

           Professor
           Department of Linguistics & Nigerian Languages
           The University of Africa, ToruOrua
           Nigeria

  • Prof Thembeka Shange

          Senior Lecturer
          Department of English Studies
          University of South Africa
          South Africa

  • Prof Maboleba Kolobe

           Senior Lecturer
           Department of English
           National University of Lesotho
           Lesotho

 

  • Prof Moses Omoniyi Ayeomoni

         Professor
         Department of English
         Obafemi Awolowo University
         Nigeria

  • Dr Mokhoele Halahala

 

           Senior Lecturer
           Department of English
           National University of Lesotho

Roles of Editors

Screening: They screen the overall manuscript evaluation and publication process and ensure that the manuscript fits the journal’s scope.

Management: They select qualified reviewers, communicate with all parties involved, and ensure the process runs smoothly and on schedule.

Decision making: They decide on manuscript acceptance or rejection and assess the need for minor or major revisions, ensuring that all decisions are fair, unbiased, and evidence based.

Research integrity: They maintain research integrity by addressing ethical issues such as misconduct, plagiarism, and data fabrication, following Committee on Publication Ethics guidelines (COPE), and issuing corrections, retractions, or clarifications when required.

Confidentiality: They treat all manuscripts as confidential and ensure reviewers maintain confidentiality as well.

Authors support: Support authors by providing clear guidance and constructive feedback.