TITLE OF ARTICLE. USE UPPERCASE (ALL CAPITAL LETTERS). CENTRE THE TITLE. THE TITLE SHOULD BE CONCISE AND INFORMATIVE

Author Name Surname

Institution, Country

Second Author Name Surname*

Institution, Country

Abstract

The abstract should contain between 200 and 250 words. It should briefly present: the purpose of the study; the theoretical background; the methodology; the principal findings; the main conclusions or contribution. Do not cite references, tables, figures, or footnotes in the abstract.

Keywords: Provide 5–7 keywords in alphabetical order. Separate keywords with semicolons. Use Capital letter for each keyword.

1 Introduction

Do not use first-line paragraph indentation.

Introduce the research problem, explain its relevance, identify the research gap, state the purpose of the study, and conclude with the research questions and/or hypotheses where appropriate.

2 Literature Review. First-level headings are written in Title Case

2.1 Second- and lower-level headings are written in Sentence case

Develop a coherent theoretical framework. Do not merely summarise previous studies.

Critically engage with the literature and demonstrate how your study contributes to existing scholarship.

Authors are expected to engage, where appropriate, with relevant scholarship previously published in the Journal of Linguistic and Intercultural Education (JoLIE). Previous issues are available on the journal website.

3 Research Methodology

3.1 Research design

Describe clearly: research design; participants; instruments; procedures; ethical considerations; methods of data analysis.

Provide sufficient detail to allow the study to be understood and, where appropriate, replicated.

3.6.1 Third-level headings are written in sentence case

Do not insert additional blank lines between third / lower-lever headings and the paragraph text. The spacing provided in the template should not be altered.

Table 1. Title caption (use sentence case)

Heading	Heading	Heading	Heading
Text	Text	Text	Text
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Use the table format provided in this template. The first row contains bold column headings. All other table text is in regular font. Maintain the formatting, alignment, borders, spacing, and font used in the template. Provide a concise table caption in sentence case above the table and the source or explanatory notes below the table, where applicable.

4 Findings (or Results)

Present findings objectively. Do not interpret the findings extensively in this section. Use tables and figures only when they contribute substantially to the presentation of the results.

Figure 1. Figure caption in sentence case

Figures should be centred and placed close to where they are first mentioned in the text. Provide the figure number and caption below the figure.

5 Discussion

Interpret the findings in relation to the research questions and the relevant literature.

Avoid repeating the Results section. Focus on explaining the significance of your findings and their contribution to linguistic and intercultural education.

6 Conclusion

Summarise the main findings.

Discuss implications, limitations, and directions for future research. Do not introduce new data.

Acknowledgements

Acknowledge individuals or organisations that contributed to the work but do not meet the criteria for authorship, including technical, administrative, editorial, or other assistance. If there are no acknowledgements, this section may be omitted.

Authors’ Contributions

Briefly describe each author’s contribution to the work (e.g., study conception and design, methodology, data collection, analysis and interpretation, writing, review and editing, supervision, or project administration).

Data Availability Statement

Indicate whether and where the data supporting the study are available (e.g., in a public repository, as supplementary material, or upon reasonable request). If not applicable, this should be stated.

Funding

State the source(s) of financial support for the study, including the funder name and grant number where applicable. If no funding was received, this should be explicitly stated.

Ethics Approval

For studies involving humans or animals, provide the name of the approving ethics committee or institutional review board and the approval/reference number, where applicable. If ethical approval was not required, this should be stated.

AI Use Disclosure

If generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools were used in the preparation of the manuscript, disclose the name of the tool(s) and briefly describe how they were used (e.g., language editing, translation, summarisation, or idea generation). Authors are responsible for reviewing and verifying all content and remain fully responsible for the submitted manuscript.

If no generative AI tools were used, state: “The authors declare that no generative AI tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.”

Conflicts of Interest

Disclose any financial, professional, or personal interests that could be perceived as influencing the work. If there are no conflicts of interest, this should be explicitly stated.

References

Use APA 7th edition for reference style. Format the reference list as shown in this template, with each reference left-aligned and separated by one blank line.

Examples

Journal article:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume(issue), xx–xx. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book (Edition if applicable). Publisher.

Chapter in an edited book:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Webpage:

Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL