Studies in Language and Mind is an e-journal which provides an interdisciplinary forum for the study of the relationships between language, cognition, and the human mind. It aims to foster dialogue between theoretical approaches and empirical research, contributing to ongoing debates in linguistics, cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience, and related fields. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the journal seeks to advance the understanding of language as a cognitive and neurocognitive phenomenon.

The journal welcomes contributions that draw on insights from linguistics, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, cognitive neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, clinical linguistics, biolinguistics, language development, and artificial intelligence. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, real-time language processing, neural mechanisms underlying language, language and cognitive development across the lifespan, language impairments and their cognitive and neurobiological foundations, research on linguistically impaired and non-impaired populations, and the interaction between language and technology, including natural language processing and computational approaches.

The journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed annual publication. It accepts original research articles and scoping reviews written in English. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic rigor and quality. There are no article processing charges or publication fees.

Manuscripts should be submitted by 30 June of each year.

Current Issue

No. 6 (2025)

Published: 2025-11-27

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NOT ALL NOUNS ARE ACQUIRED EN MASSE: COUNTABILITY AND (IN)DEFINITENESS IN SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING OF ENGLISH ARTICLES

Elena Gavruseva

5-26

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.19090/slm.6.12

LANGUAGE PRODUCTION IN PTSD: EVIDENCE FOR FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH BROCA’S APHASIA IN TWO CASE STUDIES

Lea Elias Isen, Kasper Boye

27-51

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.19090/slm.6.7

FACE-SAVING ACTS IN FAUX PAS STORIES: THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXTUAL CUES DURING INFERENTIAL PROCESSES OF AUTISTIC AND NON-AUTISTIC ADULTS

Regina Mezőlaki, Lívia Ivaskó

53-72

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.19090/slm.6.13

PERSONALITY TRAITS MODULATE VISUAL ATTENTION IN PICTURE NAMING/CATEGORISING TASKS

Marwa Mekni Toujani

73-90

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.19090/slm.6.11

THE CHALLENGE OF VARIABILITY FOR SYNTACTIC ACCOUNTS OF AGRAMMATISM: A STUDY ON FEATURE DISSIMILARITY IN ITALIAN RELATIVES

Mauro Viganò, Giulia Gilardone, Dario Cassinelli, Carlo Cecchetto

91-106

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.19090/slm.6.9
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General Policies

  1. Originality:
  • Manuscripts must not have been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
  • Co-authored manuscripts must list all contributing authors and designate one corresponding author for communication with the editorial team.
  • Changes to authorship (addition, deletion, rearrangement) are not permitted after submission.
  1. AI Use:
  • Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies are permitted only to enhance readability and language. Content generation, data interpretation, or conceptual contributions by AI must not be included.
  1. Ethical Compliance:
  • Submissions must comply with ethical research guidelines (e.g., informed consent, IRB approval).
  • Authors must declare all funding sources and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Submission Guidelines

  • Language: Submissions must be in English, using standard academic grammar and style.
  • Submission Format:
    • Manuscripts should be sent electronically in .doc or .docx format to slm@ff.uns.ac.rs .
    • Deadline for submissions: June 30th each year.
  • File Formatting:
    • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt for main text, 11 pt for long block citations, 10 pt for footnotes.
    • Line Spacing: 1.5 for main text; single for abstract and block citations.
    • Alignment: Fully justified. Avoid dividing words at the end of lines.
    • Margins: Standard A4, with page numbers inserted at the bottom-right corner.
    • Paragraph Formatting: First-line indentation of 1.5 cm (via Paragraph > Indentation > Special: First Line).

Title Page

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  • Use superscripts for multiple affiliations (e.g., ¹, ²).
  1. Title:
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  • Add a subtitle if needed to improve clarity.
  1. Character Count: Total characters (including footnotes and references).
  2. Footnotes:
  • Asterisk (*): Corresponding author’s email.
  • Double asterisk (**): Acknowledgments, funding details, conference presentations, or project affiliations.

Abstract and Keywords

  1. Abstract:
  • A one-paragraph text of up to 200 words.
  • Includes the research objective, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Font size: 10 pt, single line spacing, and indented first line.
  1. Keywords:
  • Include 5–10 keywords for indexing purposes, introduced by the word Keywords:

Article Structure

The manuscript should include the following sections:

  1. Author Details (first and last name of each author).
  2. Title
  3. Abstract and Keywords.
  4. Main Text:
  • Headings:
    • Major Headings: Uppercase, centered.
    • Subheadings: Italicized and indented at 1.5 cm.
  • Tables and graphs should be in Word format, numbered consecutively, and placed with captions above.
  • Legends for abbreviations in tables and graphs should be placed below them.
  1. Summary: A concise overview of the findings and their significance.

Citations and References

In-text Citations:

  1. Follow APA 7th edition style.
  • Example: (Smith, 2020) or Smith and Jones (2018).
  1. Use double quotation marks for direct quotations.
  • For nested quotes, use single quotation marks (‘...’).

Reference List:

  1. Format: Font size 12 pt, with a hanging indentation of 1.5 cm.
  2. Ordering: Alphabetical by authors’ last names.
  3. Style: APA 7th edition.
  4. Examples:
  • Books (Single Author):
    • Pinker, S. (2007). The language instinct. Harper Collins.
  • Books (Co-authors):
    • Albert, M., & Obler, L. (1978). The bilingual brain: Neuropsychological and neurolinguistic aspects of bilingualism. Academic Press.
  • Edited Volumes:
    • Boye, K., & Kehayov, P. (Eds.) (2016). Complementizer semantics in European languages: Workshop on Semantic Functions of Complementizers in European Languages. Empirical approaches to language typology 57. Mouton De Gruyter.

 

 

  • Journal Articles:
    • Daltrozzo, J., & Schön, D. (2009). Conceptual processing in music as revealed by N400 effects on words and musical targets. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 21(10), 1882-1892. https://doi.org/10.1162/jocn.2009.21113
  • E-books:
    • World Health Organization. (2004). ICD-10: international statistical classification of diseases and related health problems: tenth revision (2nd ed). World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/42980

Formatting for Tables and Graphs

  1. Placement: Include within the text, with captions above and legends below.
  2. Numbering: Consecutive numbering (e.g., Table 1, Table 2).

Length and Formatting Compliance

  1. Length:
  • Minimum: 20,000 characters.
  • Maximum: 32,000 characters, including all elements.
  1. Submissions not meeting formatting or length requirements will be rejected without review.