Sign Languages and Linguistics Convergence Research

1. Aims and Scope (Content of Submission)

1. As a specialized academic journal in the humanities and social sciences, The Journal of Sign Language and Language Convergence Studies publishes research findings that contribute to the development and dissemination of related academic fields.

2. In addition to standard research papers, the journal may publish research trends, book reviews, and other formats designed to critically examine academic achievements and explore appropriate research directions.

3. The journal may also uncover and publish new materials that contribute to professional academic research, accompanied by commentary.

   
   

2. Author Eligibility

1. As a general rule, submitting authors must be enrolled in a master's program or hold a higher degree in the humanities or social sciences.

2. The same author (including co-authors) may not publish papers in three consecutive issues of the journal.

   
   

3. Publication Schedule

1. The Journal of Sign Language and Language Convergence Studies is published twice a year.

2. The publication dates and manuscript submission deadlines are as follows:

   ① First Half Issue: Publication date is June 30; submission deadline is April 30.

   ② Second Half Issue: Publication date is December 31; submission deadline is October 31.

   
   

4. Manuscript Preparation and Submission

1. Manuscripts must be submitted via the Language Convergence Research Institute's online system (

2. https://accesson.kr/lcri/).

3. Domestic submissions must be prepared using 'Hangul (HWP)' or MS Word.

4. Authors must conduct a plagiarism similarity check and attach the results upon submission.

5. When submitting a manuscript, authors must also submit the Manuscript Submission Application, the Pledge of Compliance with Research Ethics Regulations, and the Copyright Transfer Agreement.

6. Manuscripts must be written according to the formatting guidelines provided below. For specific details not covered in this document, authors should refer to the separately established 'Detailed Manuscript Preparation Guidelines' for the journal.

   
   

5. Manuscript Formatting Guidelines

1. Length Requirements:

   ① Manuscripts should be approximately 15 pages in length (A4 size, single-sided).

   ② The abstract must be between 170 and 180 words.

2. Manuscript Structure:

   ① Paper Title

   ② Author(s): Affiliations for all co-authors must be specified.

   ③ Affiliation Format: Author affiliations should be indicated directly below the author's name in the format: ‘(University Name in Korean / University Name in English)’.

   ④ Abstract: The abstract must be written in English (170–180 words) and include the title, author information, research purpose, subjects, methodology, conclusions, and findings.

   ⑤ Keywords: Following the abstract, provide 5–6 central keywords in English. (Table of Contents: First-level headings are the standard format.)

   ⑥ Main Text: Chapters and sections should be formatted as 1., 1.1., 1.1.1. In-text citations should indicate the author's name, publication year, and page numbers in parentheses. Sub-numbers for examples should be indicated as a., b., c., and examples in the text should be cited as (1), (1) a., etc.

   ⑦ References: List all cited literature. For journal articles, the specific page numbers within the journal must be indicated.

3. Reference Formatting Rules:

   ① References should be placed on a separate page from the main text.

   ② Order of References: Korean literature, Eastern literature (Japanese, Chinese), and Western literature. Translated books should be classified according to the language of their original publication.

   ③ Formatting Korean Literature:

   a. Add a period at the end of the reference.

   Example: 홍길동. (1990).「한국언론」. 서울 : 새나라.

   b. For co-authors, use a center dot (ㆍ) between authors.

   Example: 홍길동ㆍ김막동 (편). (1995).「커뮤니케이션 연구」. 서울 : 새나라.

   c. For journal articles, indicate the page numbers.

   Example: 홍길동. (1991). 한국언론의 새로운 지평 연구. 「한국언론」, 35권 1호, 23~54.

   Example: Author, A. (Year). Title. Journal, 0(0), 00-00.

   ④ Formatting English and Other Foreign Literature:

   a. General rules are the same as those for Korean literature.

   b. Capitalize the first word (excluding articles and prepositions).

   Example: Author last name, A. (1973). Article (or Chapter) title. In Editor name (Ed.), Book title (pp. 000-000). City: Publisher.

   c. Co-authored papers in an edited book with multiple editors should be formatted as follows:

   Example: Author1, A. A., & Author2, B. B. (2000). Paper title. In C. Author3 & E. Author4 (Eds.), Book title (pp. 000-000). City: Publisher Name.

   d. For dissertations/theses, indicate the degree title followed by a comma and the degree-granting institution.

   Example: Ryerson, J. F. (1983). Effective management training: Two models. Unpublished master's thesis, Clarke College of Technology.

   
   

6. Publication and Copyright

1. The Editorial Board will review submitted manuscripts according to its regulations to determine acceptance. Accepted manuscripts will be published in The Journal of Sign Language and Language Convergence Studies.

2. Authors submitting to this journal must transfer the copyright of their published papers to the Language Convergence Research Institute of Chosun University, in accordance with these regulations.

3. Upon submission, authors must submit the Copyright Transfer Agreement to consent to the journal's use of the copyright. The Pledge of Compliance with Research Ethics Regulations and the KCI Similarity Check Results must also be attached.

4. For papers published in the journal, all rights to disclose, publish, and sell the paper—including online disclosure via the Institute's website and the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)—as well as the entirety of the copyright, shall belong to the Language Convergence Research Institute.

   
   

7. Return of Manuscripts Submitted manuscripts will not be returned, regardless of whether they are accepted for publication.

Supplementary Provisions

1. These regulations shall enter into force on January 1, 2024.

2. These revised regulations shall enter into force on June 5, 2026.