Manuscript Type

Diksi publishes two types of manuscript on languages, literature, and their teaching. All manuscripts must be written in English and prepared with the journal’s templates.

Type Description Length and structure
Research Article Reports original empirical research, such as case studies, text- or corpus-based studies, literary studies, and classroom or educational research. 5,000–7,000 words, including references. Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, closing statements, References.
Conceptual Article Develops a theoretical argument or a critical synthesis on an issue in language, literature, or their teaching, grounded in current literature. 5,000–7,000 words, including references. Introduction, thematic sections developing the argument, Conclusion, closing statements, References.

Requirements for All Types

  • Title of no more than 13 words; abstract of 150–200 words; 3–5 keywords.
  • APA 7th edition; at least 20 references, at least 80% journal articles, with DOIs.
  • Similarity no more than 20% overall and 1% from any single source.
  • Submitted as an anonymised manuscript and a separate title page for double-anonymous review.
See the Author Guidelines for full requirements.