About the Journal

Language Review: International Journal of Linguistics (LRIJL) is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, and refereed scholarly journal published annually by the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Faculty of Arts, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria.

The journal serves as a reputable academic platform dedicated to advancing knowledge in Linguistics, Languages, and Literature. It encourages submissions of original and unpublished research articles, dialogues, and book reviews that contribute innovative ideas, contemporary insights, and scholarly debates within the discipline. Research that addresses both diachronic and synchronic dimensions of language, as well as interdisciplinary studies linking language to fields such as Education, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Religious Studies, and Anthropology, is highly welcomed.

LRIJL publishes high-quality empirical studies, theoretical investigations, case analyses, critical essays, and systematic reviews. By promoting rigorous scholarship and intellectual exchange, the journal fosters informed academic dialogue across traditional and evolving areas of linguistic inquiry.

All published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and appear in both print and Open Access formats to ensure global reach, improved citation impact, and long-term digital preservation.
The journal is indexed in major international academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Academia.edu, and PKP, guaranteeing enhanced discoverability and greater visibility for authors.

 

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief
Professor Harrison Adeniyi - Department of Linguistics, Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria

Editorial Board Members

Dr. Tosin Olagunju — Associate Editor
Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria

Dr. Yakubu Umaru — Managing Editor
Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria

Dr. Agnes Legbeti — Advert/Business Editor
Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria

Mrs. Adamma Nnamele — Secretary, Editorial Board
Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria

 

Editorial Advisory Board

Professor Francis Oyebade -
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria

Prof. Dr. Firmin Ahoua -
Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Côte d’Ivoire

Professor L. C. Yuka -
University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

Professor Akinloye Ojo -
University of Georgia, Athens, USA

Professor Imelda Udoh -
University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria

Professor Adams Bodomo -
University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Professor Ahmed Anfani Usman -
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Professor Andrew Haruna -
University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria