Ludic Language Pedagogy
 
  • Jan 02, 2018

1. Editorial Board

  • The editorial board currently consists of
  • Robb Mark McCollum - Southern Utah University USA
  • James York - Meiji University Japan
  • Jonathan deHaan - University of Shizuoka Japan
  • River Swayne - Ludic Language Pedagogy USA Playground Submissions
  • Sofiya Shahiwala - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad India Walkthrough Submissions

Editors can be contacted at [email protected].

For more details, see the people page.

2. Authors and Author Responsibilities

  • Ludic Language Pedagogy (LLP) is an open-access journal and does not charge submission or publication fees.
  • All articles must be written in English.
  • The journal does not accept book reviews.
  • Authors are required to participate in the open peer review process.
  • All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the submitted work.
  • Authors are responsible for issuing corrections, clarifications, or retractions when errors are identified.
  • References must follow the most recent edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA).
  • All sources of financial support, including grants or institutional funding, must be disclosed.
  • Submissions must not be under review elsewhere or previously published. Revised resubmissions of previously rejected manuscripts may be considered.

3. Plagiarism

  • All submissions are screened for plagiarism using tools such as iThenticate®.
  • Manuscripts containing substantial unattributed material from other works will be rejected.
  • Excessive reuse of an author’s own previously published work (self-plagiarism) without proper citation is not permitted.
  • Confirmed cases of plagiarism are handled by the editors in accordance with accepted publication ethics standards.

4. Peer Review Process

  • All journal content is subject to peer review.
  • Manuscripts are reviewed by experts selected from the journal’s reviewer community.
  • LLP practices open peer review: reviewer identities are disclosed, and reviewers and authors engage in dialogue during the review and revision process.

  • Reviewers agree to the following principles:

    • Reviews are signed and conducted with integrity
    • Feedback is constructive and dialogic
    • Reviewers act as advocates for open and responsible scholarship
  • Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest.
  • All submitted materials are treated confidentially during the review process.

5. Publication Ethics

  • The editors take reasonable steps to identify and prevent research misconduct.
  • The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research practices.
  • Allegations of misconduct are investigated by the editors and handled according to established ethical guidelines.
  • Requests for corrections or retractions may be sent to [email protected].
  • The journal is committed to publishing corrections, clarifications, retractions, or apologies when necessary.

6. Generative AI Policy

Ludic Language Pedagogy recognises that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools are increasingly used in research and academic writing. While such tools may support certain aspects of academic work, their use must be transparent, ethical, and consistent with academic integrity.

Generative AI tools (including large language models, image generators, and automated analysis systems) do not meet the criteria for authorship and must not be listed as authors or co-authors. Human authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all submitted content.

Where GenAI tools are used, the following conditions apply:

  • Use of AI-generated text must be explicitly disclosed in the Acknowledgements section, including the purpose of use. AI-generated text must not replace the authors’ original scholarly interpretation.
  • Use of AI-generated images, diagrams, audio, video, or game-related assets must be clearly stated in relevant captions, including a brief description of the tool and process used.
  • Use of AI to generate synthetic data, teaching materials, or reading materials must be explicitly described in the manuscript.
  • Use of AI tools for data analysis, coding, text mining, or pattern detection must be documented in the Methods or Methodology section.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that AI-generated outputs:

  • do not include plagiarised material,
  • appropriately cite third-party content,
  • and are not used to fabricate data, falsify results, or mislead readers.

Disclosures of AI use should include, where applicable, the name and version of the tool, the provider or platform, dates of use, relevant customisation or inputs, and any known limitations or biases.

The editorial team reserves the right to request further clarification regarding AI use and to reject submissions where AI use is deemed unethical, insufficiently disclosed, or incompatible with the journal’s scope.

  • Authors retain copyright to their work.
  • Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
  • Articles are freely available online without subscription or access fees.
  • Authors may optionally submit supplementary materials under separate Creative Commons licenses, with rights determined by the author.

8. Revenue Sources

Ludic Language Pedagogy is a non-profit, open-access academic journal.

  • LLP does not charge submission fees, article processing charges (APCs), or publication fees.
  • The journal does not generate revenue through subscriptions, paywalls, advertising, sponsorships, or reprints.
  • LLP is sustained through voluntary academic labour and community support.

Editorial decisions are made solely on the basis of scholarly merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and adherence to ethical standards. Financial considerations do not influence editorial decision-making.

9. Advertising Policy

Ludic Language Pedagogy does not accept advertising.

  • No commercial, institutional, or third-party advertisements are displayed on the journal website.
  • LLP does not engage in targeted, behavioural, or contextual advertising.
  • There is no relationship between advertising and editorial content.

Any future changes to this policy will be publicly disclosed on the journal website.

10. Archiving

  • All published content remains openly accessible on the journal website.
  • In the event that the journal ceases publication, content will remain available as long as the hosting platform (GitHub Pages) remains operational.

11. Ownership and Management

  • The journal is managed by the editors in cooperation with its community of reviewers and authors.
  • Community coordination takes place via Discord.

12. Website

  • Corrections to website content (e.g. typographical errors or broken links) may be reported to [email protected].

13. Publishing Schedule

  • LLP operates on a rolling publication model.
  • Articles published within a calendar year are later collected into an annual volume.

14. Journal Title

  • The journal title reflects its focus on ludic approaches to language and literacy pedagogy.
  • Submissions must clearly engage with this scope.
  • Feedback regarding the journal’s scope or title is welcome and may be directed to the editors.

15. Direct Marketing and Solicitation

Ludic Language Pedagogy engages only in appropriate, transparent, and non-intrusive direct communication.

  • Calls for papers, submission invitations, and requests to participate in peer review may be shared via:
  • LLP does not engage in spam-based solicitation or aggressive marketing practices.

Participation in LLP activities is entirely voluntary, and information about the journal’s scope, processes, and policies is publicly available and verifiable on this website.

All policies listed below apply to all content published by Ludic Language Pedagogy and are publicly accessible to authors, reviewers, and readers.

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