Author Guidelines

Láàńgbàsà is a peer-reviewed academic journal published annually by the Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, Nigeria. The journal is devoted to the publication of high-quality, original research in Yorùbá studies, including language, linguistics, stylistics, literature, culture, and history.

1. Scope and Originality

  • Manuscripts submitted to Láàńgbàsà must present original scholarly research and must not have been previously published or be under consideration elsewhere.
  • Submissions should make a clear and significant contribution to the advancement of Yorùbá studies.
  • Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, and scholarly integrity of their work.

2. Language of Manuscripts

  • Articles must be written primarily in Yorùbá, using modern Yorùbá orthography, including appropriate tone marks and diacritics.
  • Abstracts must be provided in both Yorùbá and English.

3. Manuscript Length

  • Manuscripts should not exceed 20 pages, inclusive of references, tables, and appendices.

4. Manuscript Preparation and Formatting

  • Submissions must be prepared in Microsoft Word format.
  • Text should be double-line spaced, using Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
  • Standard margins should be applied throughout the manuscript.
  • Italics should be used instead of underlining, except for URLs.
  • Tables, figures, and illustrations must be clearly labeled and embedded within the text at appropriate locations.

5. Structure of the Manuscript

Each manuscript should be arranged in the following order:

  • Title of the article
  • Abstract in Yorùbá (maximum of 250 words)
  • Abstract in English (maximum of 250 words)
  • Keywords (five [5] keywords)
  • Main body of the article
  • References

6. Referencing Style

  • Láàńgbàsà adopts the APA referencing style (6th Edition).
  • All in-text citations and references must strictly conform to this format.

7. Peer-Review Process

  • All manuscripts are subjected to a double-blind peer-review process.
  • Authors must ensure that identifying information is removed from the manuscript to facilitate anonymous review.
  • Editorial decisions are based on reviewers’ evaluations and recommendations.

8. Submission and Assessment Fee

  • An assessment fee of ₦10,000.00 is required at the point of submission.
  • Manuscripts will not be processed until evidence of payment is received.

9. Publication Fee

  • Upon acceptance, authors are required to pay a publication fee of ₦30,000.00 per article.

10. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must avoid all forms of plagiarism and properly acknowledge all sources.
  • Submissions must comply with accepted standards of academic ethics and research integrity.

11. Submission Procedure

  • Manuscripts and all correspondence should be submitted electronically via email to:

The Editor
Professor Oladiipo Ajiboye
Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies
Faculty of Arts
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Email: laangbasa23@gmail.com