Author Guidelines

Manuscripts must be original and unpublished. The texts received are anonymously assessed by three experts in the specialty, or field of study, before being published. Our arbitration system uses external evaluators

Subject matter and content

Articles may deal with a research topic in the areas of theoretical and applied linguistics, philology, and literature. Interdisciplinary articles are also accepted where some aspect is related to language, the mind, text, or discourse. The content of the articles is the sole responsibility of their authors. We accept empirical studies, reviews, theoretical articles, methodological articles, case studies, bibliographical notes, and reviews.

General considerations:

• Textual quotations should stand out with an indent larger than the paragraph. Quotations of 40 words or less will be inside the paragraph and between quotation marks, in normal font and not in italics. When quoting a passage, words, phrases, or sentences may be omitted from the original that are not useful for the work, and still make sense. Three suspension points in square brackets are used to indicate the deletion.
• Words from other languages used in the text should be in italics, without quotation marks, bold or underlined. Latin words and expressions should follow the rules of the RAE (Spanish Royal Academy of the Spanish Language).
• Avoid footnotes. If they are necessary, they should not exceed three lines. articles without footnotes are preferably accepted. The font should be 10 point single spaced.
• Articles with DOI should be indicated.
• Tables and figures should be numbered. If authored by others, the source must be cited.
• The format for citations and references is APA Style. You can use the following guide as a model.
• The author must attach the form for declaration of originality of the text, for any of the contributions below.
• Submitted manuscripts are required to cite and reference all data, program codes, and other materials that were used or generated in the research.

TYPES OF CONTRIBUTIONS

The journal accepts three types of contributions: articles, notes and reviews, which comply with the approach and scope of the Boletín de la Academia Peruana de la Lengua.

Articles present the final results of a research project and also constitute a contribution to academic-scientific knowledge and to the understanding of the phenomenon under study. Empirical research has a formal methodology, and their results are rigorously analyzed. The articles are submitted in at least 15 pages and do not exceed 25 pages, including references. Articles preferably cite 10 to 20 academic sources (books, journals, talks, videos, dictionaries, etc.), especially the most reliable and easy to trace or find.

Notes are research studies, reflections, or experiences in brief format, as well as presentations of annotated lexical repertoires. Notes are presented in 3 to 10 pages. They do not have a specific writing structure. Authors must show a solid and coherent exposition or argumentation. Authors may include a bibliography to support their claims. At least two sources are recommended.

Reviews are analyses and evaluations of a scholarly work (single-authored or edited book, journal, dictionary, lexicographic proceedings). They measure the research relevance of the subject. The reviewers evaluate the work published in an academic publishing house that they identify. Reviews are submitted in 2 to 4 pages; if meritorious, they may exceed a few pages, with the evaluation and authorization of the editorial team. Reviewers may include bibliography with which they analyze the work, although this section is not mandatory, but preferable, at least two academic sources. In the reviews, the authors explain the organization of the study, structure their review following this organization, explain its contents and make evaluations. Reviewers should incorporate a positive or negative critical view. Reviews should preferably be from texts published during the past 2 years.

* Authors do not always present their research as an article but as a note and vice versa. It is possible that the editors may recommend the type of contribution received and help with its orientation and categorization.

Biodata

The Boletín de la Academia Peruana de la Lengua publishes the authors' biodata (biography) within the contributions. This should contain academic and administrative information, academic interests, outstanding publications, and ORCID. The biodata extends to a maximum of 12 lines. 

- An example of biodata: Sandra Bustamante is a linguist. She holds a master’s degree in Linguistics from the Universidad de Lingüística del Perú. She is currently a PhD candidate in Linguistics. She teaches Language and Literature, Academic Writing, and Contemporary Theory. Her research interests focus on gender, citizenship, inclusive language. She is one of the authors of the book Escritoras y Papel (2018). ORCID: 0000-0002-9182-6071.

RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS

APA 7

The Boletín de la Academia Peruana de la Lengua adheres to the APA Style Manual, 7th edition. The general rules of this edition can be found at the following recommended link: https://www.scribbr.com/apa-style/apa-seventh-edition-changes/. The APA Style Manual (7th edition) contains a complete list of style standards that should be considered when writing scientific articles. It provides a description of the different types of articles published in journals, ethical considerations, and recommendations for the publication process (https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/). Tables and figures should follow APA format (7), be numbered, and have a caption indicating the source of the table or figure. Images are submitted in JPG format in high resolution, over 1000px high and 300 DPI and are uploaded together with the manuscript.

Translation

Language schools have translation agencies that offer writing, proofreading, and editing services for manuscripts in different languages, as well as translation services for individuals and companies. Some language service providers may be located in universities with Translation schools or freelance workers. Some recommended online translators are DeepL, Bing, Word Lens.

PUBLICATION POLICIES AND ETHICS

The responsibilities and rights of editors, reviewers, and authors follow from the Statement of COPE.

A. Publisher's general liability

1. The editor is authorized to select and publish articles in journals.
2. They strive to meet the needs of authors and improve their journal on a regular basis.
3. They should always be ready to rectify corrections or errors and, if necessary, comments should be sent to the author for improvement.
4. They will never evaluate based on the author's name, philosophy, genre, etc.
5. The editor-in-chief is the person who selects the reviewers to review the article. And he/she will guide the reviewers so that they know the points to follow at the time of submission.
6. If necessary, the editor can receive help and consult with other editors or reviewers.
7. If any plagiarism is found in your research paper, it will be rejected and for acceptance of the paper make sure that your paper follows originality or clarity. And the right to publish or reject is given to the editor.
8. The editor can only share the details of the manuscript with authorized reviewers, editor or author. And your submitted work is paper is hidden.
9. Without any agreement signed by the author, the editor cannot use unpublished information from his own research work.
10. It is necessary to agree on all standards that expect legal behavior for all.

B. Reviewer's general responsibility

1. The reviewer is responsible for reviewing the article and if he/she found everything according to the format of the journal. The article is allowed to be published.
2. They ensure that sections of the journal that have not been peer-reviewed are clearly re-read.
3. Reviewers are selected by the Editor and are not entitled to know the name of the editor or author.
4. If they are not qualified to review the article, they may inform the editor immediately.
5. Confidentiality is guaranteed; during the review session the reviewers cannot disclose the information to any person.
6. Reviews must be objectively defined. Personal criticisms are not allowed. Comments to the author must be clearly defined so that they can modify their article accordingly.
7. If a copied manuscript is found, reviewers should inform the editor.
8. Information that is not published in the author's manuscript cannot be used by reviewers or editors for their personal research.
9. Ensure that data collected through peer review are retained and not used for individual benefits.
10. Reviewers who have a conflict of interest must inform the team of editors.

C. General liability of the author

1. The author of the research work ensures with precision the objectives, importance, results, conclusion and references of the work.
2. The author must allow others to verify the related information or, if any fraudulent or inconsistent standards are found, they will not be accepted.
3. Make sure you have raw data and reference data from the research paper related to you, as this may sometimes be requested by journal reviewers.
4. After publication, authors should ensure that the article is accessible to other professionals for at least ten years.
5. Make sure that your submitted paper follows originality, clarity or that there is no plagiarism. And if the review panel finds a case of copying, they may reject the paper.
6. Unethical behavior is when you submit the same article to more than one journal.
7. Corresponding authors must ensure that the final research paper is also approved by their co-authors.
8. If any error or modification is needed and is commented by the editor, the author's responsibility is to improve it and send it again for publication.
9. For projects, the sources of financial support must be disclosed. At the initial stage they may disclose conflicts of interest interpreting their results. Indicate the entity that financed the research.