A Premier Platform for Baltic and Indo-European Linguistics - Call for Papers
Are you working on groundbreaking research in Baltic languages? Exploring the fascinating
intersections of Lithuanian and general linguistics? Investigating onomastics, etymology, or cognitive linguistics? Acta Linguistica Lithuanica invites you to share your scholarship with the international linguistic community.
And here's exciting news: Since 2025, the journal has been ranked in the Q2 quartile in Scopus - an important milestone that reflects our growing international impact and academic recognition. This achievement makes your research even more visible and citable within the global scholarly community.
Why Publish in Acta Linguistica Lithuanica?
Prestigious Indexing & Wide Visibility
Your work deserves to be seen. Acta Linguistica Lithuanica is indexed in:
- Scopus® (Q2 quartile since 2025!)
- ERIH PLUS
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
- And numerous other international databases
This comprehensive indexing ensures that your research reaches linguists, scholars, and researchers worldwide, maximizing your academic impact and citation potential.
Q2 Ranking: What It Means for You
The journal's recent achievement of Q2 quartile status in Scopus signals:
✅ Enhanced prestige - Your publication appears in a highly regarded journal
✅ Greater visibility - Higher rankings mean more researchers discover your work
✅ Career advancement - Q2 publications strengthen academic CVs and grant applications
✅ Quality assurance - Reflects rigorous peer review and editorial standards
For early-career researchers and established scholars alike, this ranking offers a competitive advantage in the academic marketplace.
What We Publish
Acta Linguistica Lithuanica welcomes research across the full spectrum of linguistic inquiry, with particular strength in:
Baltic Languages
Studies of Lithuanian and other Baltic languages within the broader context of Indo-European linguistics. Whether you're analyzing phonological shifts, morphological patterns, or syntactic structures unique to Baltic, we want to hear from you.
Lithuanian Studies & General Linguistics
Theoretical and methodological intersections between Lithuanian-specific research and broader linguistic theory. How does Lithuanian data challenge or confirm universal linguistic principles?
Historical Linguistics
Diachronic perspectives on language evolution, including:
- History of the Lithuanian language
- Comparative Indo-European studies
- Historical phonology and morphology
- Language contact and change
Core Linguistic Domains
Etymology - Word origins, semantic development, and historical lexicology
Morphology - Word structure, inflectional systems, derivational processes
Semantics - Meaning, reference, and conceptual structures
Phonetics & Phonology - Sound systems, acoustic analysis, and phonological theory
Morphophonology - The interface between morphology and phonology
Syntax - Sentence structure, grammatical relations, and syntactic theory
Sociolinguistic & Regional Perspectives
Dialectology - Regional language variation within Lithuanian and Baltic languages
Geolinguistics - Spatial distribution of linguistic features
Sociolinguistics - Language and society, variation, and identity
Lexicography & Lexicology
Dictionary-making, vocabulary studies, lexical semantics, and corpus linguistics
Onomastics
One of the journal's flagship areas! We welcome studies of:
- Personal names (anthroponymy)
- Place names (toponymy)
- Naming practices and cultural implications
- Name etymology and historical development
- Onomastic theory and methodology
Cognitive Linguistics
Mental processes underlying language comprehension and production, including:
- Conceptual metaphor
- Frame semantics
- Construction grammar
- Cognitive approaches to grammar
Contemporary Trends
We actively encourage submissions addressing:
- Current debates in linguistic theory
- Problematic issues in synchronic and diachronic linguistics
- New methodological approaches
- Interdisciplinary perspectives
Types of Contributions We Welcome
Original Research Articles
Present your novel findings, empirical studies, and theoretical insights. These form the core of our journal and undergo rigorous double-blind peer review.
Polemical Papers
Engage with current debates! Challenge existing paradigms, propose alternative analyses, or critique established theories. Scholarly controversy drives the field forward.
Scientific Reviews
Evaluate recent books, monographs, or significant contributions to linguistics. Critical reviews help the community assess new scholarship and identify emerging trends.
Publication Schedule
Two volumes published annually, ensuring timely dissemination of your research. Regular publication means:
- Faster turnaround from submission to publication
- More opportunities to submit throughout the year
- Consistent academic visibility
Who Should Submit?
This call is for:
✓ Established scholars seeking a prestigious platform for Lithuanian and Baltic linguistics
✓ Early-career researchers building their publication record in a Q2-ranked journal
✓ PhD candidates ready to share dissertation research with the international community
✓ Interdisciplinary researchers connecting linguistics with anthropology, history, or cognitive science
✓ Anyone passionate about Baltic languages and their place in Indo-European studies
Whether you're based in Lithuania, elsewhere in Europe, North America, Asia, or beyond - we welcome international submissions. The journal's scope is global, even as its focus honors the rich linguistic heritage of the Baltic region.
Submission Process: Simple & Transparent
How to Submit
- Visit our online submission system
Website: https://journals.lki.lt/actalinguisticalithuanica/pradzia - Review formatting guidelines
All necessary information is available on our website, including:- Style requirements
- Citation format
- Ethical guidelines
- Author responsibilities
- Submit your manuscript
The online system guides you through each step - Rigorous peer review
Every submission undergoes double-blind peer review, ensuring:- Anonymity for both authors and reviewers
- Fair, objective evaluation
- Constructive feedback
- High academic standards
- Publication
Accepted articles are published in one of our two annual volumes, with immediate visibility through our database indexing
What Makes a Strong Submission?
Based on our editorial experience, the most successful articles typically:
✅ Address significant questions - Tackle issues that matter to the linguistic community
✅ Demonstrate methodological rigor - Clear methods, appropriate data, sound analysis
✅ Engage with existing literature - Position your work within current scholarly conversations
✅ Offer novel insights - Whether empirical findings or theoretical innovations
✅ Write clearly and precisely - Accessible to international readers, regardless of technical complexity
For onomastic submissions specifically, we value:
- Empirical data from Lithuanian or Baltic naming practices
- Theoretical contributions to onomastic methodology
- Cross-linguistic comparisons involving Baltic names
- Historical and etymological depth
- Sociolinguistic contextualization
Special Interest: Onomastics
Given the journal's strong onomastic tradition, we particularly encourage submissions in:
Anthroponymy:
- Lithuanian personal name systems
- Name-giving traditions
- Patronymics and naming formulas
- Historical evolution of personal names
- Contemporary naming trends
Toponymy:
- Lithuanian place names
- Hydronyms (water names)
- Microtoponyms (field names, local features)
- Place-name etymology
- Geographic name standardization
Theoretical Onomastics:
- Onomastic theory and methodology
- Comparative onomastics (Baltic-Slavic, Baltic-Germanic)
- Name and identity
- Onomastic terminology
Applied Onomastics:
- Name policy and language planning
- Names in legal contexts
- Onomastic data processing and databases
Questions?
The editorial team is here to help! Whether you're uncertain if your topic fits the journal's scope, need clarification on formatting requirements, or have questions about the peer review process - reach out.
Contact the editorial team through the information provided on our website.
Website: https://journals.lki.lt/actalinguisticalithuanica/pradzia
Don't Miss This Opportunity
With its Q2 Scopus ranking, rigorous peer review, and international visibility, Acta Linguistica Lithuanica offers Baltic linguists and Indo-Europeanists an ideal platform for sharing their research.
Whether you're presenting:
- Fresh empirical data from Lithuanian dialects
- Innovative theoretical perspectives on Baltic phonology
- Comparative Indo-European etymologies
- Cognitive linguistic analyses
- Onomastic discoveries
- Historical reconstructions
- Or any other linguistic investigation within our scope
We want to hear from you.
Submit Today
The international linguistic community is waiting to engage with your work. Join the scholars who have chosen Acta Linguistica Lithuanica as their publication venue - a journal that combines:
🌟 Baltic linguistic tradition with international scholarly standards
🌟 Rigorous peer review with constructive editorial guidance
🌟 Q2 Scopus ranking with open access visibility
🌟 Specialized focus with broad linguistic scope
Visit our submission portal today:
https://journals.lki.lt/actalinguisticalithuanica/pradzia
Let's advance the field together.
Acta Linguistica Lithuanica
Where Baltic Linguistics Meets Global Scholarship
Indexed in: Scopus® (Q2), ERIH PLUS, DOAJ, and more
Published: Two volumes annually
Peer Review: Double-blind
Open Access: Yes
Have questions? Contact our editorial team through the website. We look forward to reading your submission!
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