Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism
LAB offers online submission . More details can be found below in the 'Submission' section and in the guidelines .
LAB is an international peer-reviewed journal which provides an outlet for cutting-edge studies on linguistic aspects of bilingualism. LAB assumes a broad definition of bilingualism, including work on: adult L2 acquisition/processing, simultaneous child bilingualism, child L2 acquisition/processing, adult and child heritage language bilingualism, L1 attrition in L2/Ln environments, and adult/child L3/Ln acquisition/processing. LAB publishes original research with a linguistic focus on the understanding of bilingual language acquisition and processing and the effects bilingualism has on cognition and the brain. LAB does not publish papers predominantly dealing with educational, psychological or social topics.
LABis celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2020/2021 and on this occasion, we are introducing a new Junior Researcher LAB award that will be awarded for the first time at EuroSLA in Barcelona in July 2021 ( https://www.ub.edu/eurosla2021/call-for-papers/ ).
Please visit the JBE platform where you can find our ten most cited papers: https://www.jbe-platform.com/content/journals/18799272
LAB publishes its articles Online First.
Ranking 16/183 in Linguistics (JCR 2018)
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Subscription Info
General information about our electronic journals.
Subscription rates
All prices for print + online include postage/handling.
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Volume 11 (2021): 6 issues; ca. 900 pp. | EUR 339.00 | EUR 392.00 | |
Volume 10 (2020): 6 issues; ca. 900 pp. | EUR 339.00 | EUR 392.00 |
Individuals may apply for a special subscription rate of EUR 60.00 (online‑only: EUR 55.00)
Private subscriptions are for personal use only, and must be pre-paid and ordered directly from the publisher.
Available back-volumes
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Complete backset (Vols. 1‒9; 2011‒2019) |
44 issues; 5,600 pp. |
EUR 2,205.00 | EUR 2,433.00 |
Volume 9 (2019) | 6 issues; 900 pp. | EUR 322.00 | EUR 373.00 |
Volume 8 (2018) | 6 issues; 900 pp. | EUR 313.00 | EUR 362.00 |
Volume 7 (2017) | 6 issues; 750 pp. | EUR 276.00 | EUR 319.00 |
Volume 6 (2016) | 6 issues; 750 pp. | EUR 276.00 | EUR 310.00 |
Volume 5 (2015) | 4 issues; 500 pp. | EUR 221.00 | EUR 241.00 |
Volume 4 (2014) | 4 issues; 500 pp. | EUR 221.00 | EUR 234.00 |
Volume 3 (2013) | 4 issues; 500 pp. | EUR 196.00 | EUR 202.00 |
Volumes 1‒2 (2011‒2012) | 4 issues; avg. 400 pp. | EUR 190.00 each | EUR 196.00 each |
Issues
Online-first articlesVolume 11 (2021)
Volume 10 (2020)
Volume 9 (2019)
Volume 8 (2018)
Volume 7 (2017)
Volume 6 (2016)
Volume 5 (2015)
Volume 4 (2014)
Volume 3 (2013)
Volume 2 (2012)
Volume 1 (2011)
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Submission
Four types of articles appear in LAB:
- General Research articles: 8,000-10,000 word articles that present original empirical research pertinent to the study of cognitive-linguistic bilingualism.
- Squibs and Research Reports: These small articles should not exceed 5,000 words and should present research on ongoing theoretical projects or subsets of data sets making significant contributions that are time sensitive. Accelerated review will be conducted.
- Epistemological Topics: these articles on topics of general epistemological interest in the sub-disciplines that contribute research to the journal will be between 8,000 and 12,000 words and will be by invitation only.
- Spotlight issue: Annually, one Spotlight issue will be published focusing on research of one particular language, language family or a cohort of articles addressing the same theoretical questions within the remit of the journal. Proposals for guest editing this issue should be sent to the editors and not exceed 3 pages.
Linguistic Approached to Bilingualism offers online submission
Before submitting, please consult the guidelines and the Short Guide to EM for Authors.
If you are not able to submit online, or for any other editorial correspondence, please contact the editors via e-mail: editoriallabjournal.org
Information about Open Access options can be found on our OA Policy page.
Guidelines
The default review policy for LAB is double blind review. All author names, affiliations and other references to the authors' identity must be removed from the manuscript.
Guidelines for Contributors
Types of articles:
General Research articles: 8,000-10,000 word articles that present original empirical research pertinent to the study of cognitive-linguistic bilingualism.
Squibs and Research Reports: These small articles should not exceed 5,000 words and should present research on ongoing theoretical projects or subsets of data sets making significant contributions that are time sensitive. Accelerated review will be conducted.
Epistemological Topics: these articles on topics of general epistemological interest in the sub-disciplines that contribute research to the journal will be between 8,000 and 12,000 words and will be by invitation only.
Spotlight issue: Annually, one Spotlight issue will be published focusing on research of one particular language, language family or a cohort of articles addressing the same theoretical questions within the remit of the journal. Proposals for guest editing this issue should be sent to the editors and not exceed 3 pages.
1. All inquiries should be directed towards the editors by e-mailing the journal at editoriallabjournal.org
2. Contributions must be in English and spelling should be either American English or British English and should be consistent throughout the paper. If not written by a native speaker, it is advisable to have the paper checked by a native speaker prior to submission.
3. All articles published in LAB are double-blind peer reviewed. For initial submission, authors should therefore deliver their MANUSCRIPT in electronic form (Word or rtf, accompanied by an identical PDF file), double-spaced with 3 cm/1 inch margins.
4. Upon acceptance, the author will be requested to furnish the FINAL VERSION in electronic form (Word or rtf), accompanied by an identical PDF file. For the final accepted version the following standards MUST be followed:
5. Authors are responsible for observing copyright laws when quoting or reproducing material. The copyright of articles published in LAB is held by the publisher. Permission for the author to use the article elsewhere will be granted by the publisher provided full acknowledgement is given to the source.
6. Papers should be reasonably divided into sections and, if appropriate subsections. The headings of these subsections should be numbered in Arabic numerals (1.; 1.1.; 1.1.1.).
7. Line drawings (FIGURES) should be submitted as reproducible originals. They should be numbered consecutively, and appropriate captions should be provided. Reference to any FIGURES should be given in the appropriate place where they should appear.
8. TABLES should be numbered consecutively and should be referred to in the main text.
9. NOTES should appear as FOOTNOTES and should be concise, kept to a minimum, and numbered consecutively throughout the paper.
10. REFERENCES and all formatting in general, including for the reporting of STATISTICS, should follow the guidelines set out by the APA. Please consult the style sheet for a summary of the main points to which you should pay particular attention.
11. Authors are kindly requested to check their manuscripts very carefully before submission in order to avoid delays in publication. The first author will receive a PDF file with page proofs for final correction. One set must be returned with corrections by the dates determined by the publication schedule. Any author’s alterations other than typographical corrections in the page proofs may be charged to the author.
12. Authors of main articles as well as reviews will receive a complementary copy of the issue in which their paper appears.
13. Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission and manuscript tracking site.
14. Information about Open Access options can be found on our OA Policy page.
If you are not able to submit online, or for any other editorial correspondence, please contact the editors: editoriallabjournal.org.