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 It encourages submissions of original and unpublished research articles, dialogues, and book reviews that contribute innovative ideas, contemporary insights, and scholarly debates within the discipline.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
Current Issue
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Language Review: International Journal of Linguistics
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.
Published:
30/09/2023
