Journal Details
Publication Frequency:
Beyond Babel: Babcock University Journal of Languages, Literature and Humanities is published quarterly online, with issues appearing in March, June, September, and December. At the end of each calendar year, the four online issues are compiled into a single annual print volume.
Journal Description
Beyond Babel: Babcock University Journal of Languages, Literature and Humanities is a bilingual, refereed, and peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Department of Languages and Literary Studies, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. The journal is dedicated to advancing high-quality research and scholarly discourse in the broad fields of English and French Studies, encompassing Language and Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Translation Studies, Literary Studies, Cultural Studies, and related interdisciplinary areas.
The journal provides an international platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to disseminate original research, critical analyses, and innovative perspectives that contribute to the understanding of language, literature, culture, and communication in English- and French-speaking contexts and beyond. It welcomes theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary studies that address contemporary issues and emerging trends within the humanities.
As a bilingual and interdisciplinary publication, Beyond Babel promotes intellectual exchange across linguistic, cultural, and disciplinary boundaries. The journal is committed to rigorous peer review, academic excellence, methodological diversity, and ethical publishing practices. It serves a broad readership of academics, educators, researchers, graduate students, and professionals engaged in English, French, Translation, Linguistics, Literary and Cultural Studies, as well as allied disciplines.
By fostering scholarly dialogue and encouraging innovative research, Beyond Babel seeks to contribute meaningfully to the global advancement of knowledge in the language and literary sciences while strengthening academic collaboration across institutions and countries.
Instructions for Authors
Authors wishing to publish in Beyond Babel: Babcock University Journal of Languages, Literature and Humanities should adhere to the following guidelines before submitting their manuscripts.
- Submission of Manuscripts
Manuscripts should be submitted electronically to the Online/Production Editor at kparouh@babcock.edu.ng . Authors are encouraged to use the journal's online submission system when available. - Manuscript Format
Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. - Length of Manuscripts
Research articles should not exceed 7,000 words, including the abstract, tables, figures, notes, and references, unless otherwise approved by the Editor. - Language and Formatting
Manuscripts may be submitted in English or French. They should be typed in Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced throughout (including quotations, notes, tables, and references), with 2.5 cm (1-inch) margins on all sides and continuous page numbering. - Abbreviations and Acronyms
All abbreviations and acronyms should be written out in full at their first occurrence in the manuscript, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses where appropriate. - Abstract
Every manuscript must include a concise and informative abstract of not more than 200 words. The abstract should clearly state the purpose of the study, methodology, principal findings, and significance of the research. References and citations should not be included in the abstract. - Keywords
Authors should provide five (5) keywords immediately after the abstract. Keywords should accurately reflect the content of the manuscript, be arranged in order of importance, and avoid unnecessary repetition of words already appearing in the title. - Originality and Scholarly Contribution
Manuscripts should present original research that makes a significant contribution to scholarship. Submissions are expected to advance knowledge, offer fresh perspectives, challenge established assumptions where appropriate, or provide innovative theoretical or empirical insights within the journal's scope. Authors should demonstrate familiarity with relevant literature and clearly position their work within existing scholarship. - Scholarly Quality
Contributions should demonstrate sound theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, and critical engagement. Whether linguistic, literary, cultural, pedagogical, or interdisciplinary, manuscripts should present analyses or arguments that have relevance beyond the specific case under investigation and contribute meaningfully to ongoing academic discourse. - Publication Ethics
Manuscripts submitted to Beyond Babel must be original works that have not been previously published, in whole or in part, and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, originality, and ethical integrity of their work. - Anonymous Peer Review
The journal operates a double-blind peer-review process. Authors should ensure that the manuscript contains no information that could reveal their identity. Names, affiliations, acknowledgements, self-identifying references, and document properties should be removed from the version submitted for review. A separate title page containing author details should accompany the submission. - Referencing Style
Manuscripts should conform consistently to either the MLA Handbook (current edition) or the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 7th edition), depending on the conventions of the discipline. References and in-text citations must be complete, accurate, and consistent throughout the manuscript.
Editorial Board
Editorial Board: Dr. Gift Ngozi Okata; Dr Babatunde Adebua; Dr. Ezinwanyi Adam; Dr. Kparou H. Cyril; Dr. Kalejaiye Abiola; Dr Gbeminiyi Bamisaye; Prof. Mobolanle E. Sotunsa; Prof. Oluwabunmi Idowu; Prof. Olu-Osayomi Olusegun
Online and Production Editor: Dr. Kparou H. Cyril
Managing Editor: Dr. Gift Ngozi Okata