
International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay (IJLSM)
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The International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay is an international scholarly forum dedicated to leading research on language and society. It embraces both established and emerging approaches in sociolinguistic inquiry, with each contribution expected to integrate both linguistic and social dimensions. The journal views language not merely as a reflection of society but as a fundamental component that shapes social life itself. |
The journal was first published in 2022 by Talenta Publisher, under the management of the Doctoral Program in Linguistics, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara. It is published in collaboration with the Dosen Indonesia Semesta (DIS) Daerah Sumatera Utara (Indonesian Lecturers Association) and the Masyarakat Linguistik Indonesia (MLI) Cabang Universitas Sumatera Utara (Indonesian Linguistic Society). |
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Journal title | International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay (IJLSM) |
Abbrevation | Int. J. Linguist. of Sumatr. Malay. |
Initial | IJLSM |
Frequency | 2 (two) issues per year (June & December) |
ISSN (Online) | 2986-3848 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | in articles |
Editor-in-Chief | Mulyadi |
Managing Editor | Erikson Saragih |
Publisher | TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara |
Citation Analysis | Google Scholar |
Visitor Analysis | StatCounter |
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e-ISSN 2986-3848
Volume 4, Number 1, of the International Journal Linguistics of Sumatra and Malay (IJLSM), published in June 2025, features a variety of scholarly articles discussing different aspects of language.