About the Journal

Article Processing Charge (APC)

The World Journal of Corpus Linguistics does not charge any Article Processing Charge (APC). All articles accepted for publication after completing the review and editing process are published free of charge. The journal does not require any payment for editing, formatting, data checking, language polishing, or any other editorial services.

If authors wish to obtain a printed copy of the journal containing their published article, a separate fee will apply only to cover printing and postage costs. These fees are calculated based on current printing rates and shipping charges, which may vary depending on the destination. Detailed information regarding printing and postage fees will be provided after the article is accepted for publication.

Submission Charge

Submitting an article to the World Journal of Corpus Linguistics is completely free. Authors can submit their manuscripts without any initial payment. The submission process does not involve any fees at any stage prior to acceptance.

All submissions will undergo a rigorous selection and evaluation process carried out by qualified reviewers. Articles that successfully pass the assessment will proceed to publication at no cost.

Review Process and Publication Decision

All submitted manuscripts are evaluated through a peer-review process to ensure scholarly quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope. This process guarantees that published articles provide meaningful contributions to the field of corpus linguistics and adhere to high academic standards.

Authors will be notified of their manuscript’s status after the review is complete, whether accepted, requiring revision, or declined. The review timeline may vary depending on the volume of submissions being processed.

Additional Information

The World Journal of Corpus Linguistics may offer discounts or waivers for printing fees for authors from low- and middle-income countries. Authors who believe they qualify may contact the editorial office for further details regarding available reductions.

The journal is fully open access, ensuring that all published articles can be freely accessed by readers worldwide without subscription or access fees.