Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

1. Publication Languages

REALLE accepts submissions in Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French.

To broaden the national and international dissemination of published scientific research, all manuscripts must include versions of the title, abstract, and keywords in Portuguese and in a second language accepted by the journal (English, Spanish, or French).

Accordingly:

a) Manuscripts written in Portuguese must include:

• Title in Portuguese;

• Title in English, Spanish, or French;

• Abstract in Portuguese;

• Keywords in Portuguese;

• Abstract in English, Spanish, or French;

• Keywords in English, Spanish, or French.

b) Manuscripts written in a foreign language (English, Spanish, or French) must include:

• Title in the language of the manuscript;

• Title in Portuguese;

• Abstract in the language of the manuscript;

• Keywords in the language of the manuscript;

• Abstract in Portuguese;

• Keywords in Portuguese.

The second language must be the same for the translated title, abstract, and keywords.

2. Nature of Submissions

Submitted manuscripts must be original and previously unpublished and must not be simultaneously under consideration by another journal, book publisher, or other scholarly publication outlet.

3. Authorship Requirements

All authors must have an active ORCID iD and provide it at the time of submission. Each manuscript may have a maximum of four (4) authors. At least one author must hold a doctoral degree. Master's and doctoral students may submit manuscripts provided they are co-authored with their respective academic supervisor or another researcher holding a doctoral degree.

To promote institutional diversity and prevent excessive institutional concentration, each author or co-author may publish only one manuscript per annual volume of the journal. Following publication of a manuscript in REALLE, the author or co-author must wait a minimum of twelve (12) months before making a new submission.

4. Copyright Statement

Authors retain copyright over works published in REALLE – Journal of Applied Studies in Foreign Languages and Literatures, granting the journal the right of first publication.

In accordance with Resolution No. 18/2024 – CONSEPE/UERN, works published by REALLE will be licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0 International), allowing sharing, distribution, reproduction, and adaptation of the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original publication and its authors.

By submitting their manuscripts, authors declare that they are aware of and agree to the journal's copyright policy and authorize publication under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Authors assume full responsibility for:

• The originality of the submitted work;

• Obtaining the necessary permissions to use images, translations, tables, figures, or any other copyrighted materials;

• Compliance with the ethical principles of scientific research;

• The accuracy and truthfulness of the information presented;

• The opinions, interpretations, and positions expressed in the manuscript.

REALLE is not responsible for the concepts, analyses, or opinions expressed by authors, who bear sole responsibility for their content.

Submission of manuscripts implies full agreement with this copyright and licensing policy.

5. Accepted Submission Types

Original Research Articles

Original and previously unpublished works resulting from completed or ongoing research that make a significant contribution to applied studies in foreign languages and literatures and related fields. A length of 15 to 20 pages is recommended.

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Reviews

Critical reviews of books, literary works, teaching materials, translations, educational resources, and other academic publications relevant to the field. In the case of translation reviews, an analysis of the textual and paratextual elements of the translated work is expected, including the cover, preface, introduction, editorial notes, and translator's notes. The inclusion of information about the translator's academic and professional background is recommended. Translation reviews may contain up to 8,000 words.

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Interviews

This section is intended for the publication of original, previously unpublished interviews conducted with researchers, writers, translators, educators, and other professionals who have made recognized contributions to linguistic, literary, cultural, and educational studies related to foreign languages. Interviews must address topics of scientific and academic interest aligned with the journal's focus and scope and should preferably contain between 6 and 12 questions and answers, with a maximum length of 20 pages.

As part of REALLE's editorial innovation policy, interviews will be published in a format integrating both a written and an audio version. The written version will constitute the official record of the scholarly publication, while the audio version will serve as supplementary material for science communication and accessibility and will be made available on a podcast platform designated by the journal. The audio content may be accessed through a hyperlink or QR code incorporated into the written publication.

For submission, interviews must be accompanied by: a digital audio file of suitable technical quality for publication; an authorization document for the publication and dissemination of the interview, signed by the interviewee in accordance with the template provided by the journal; and a brief biographical profile of the interviewee highlighting their academic and professional background. Submission of an interview implies authorization for the publication of both the written and audio versions through the official channels of EALE and REALLE, without payment of fees or royalties for copyright, image rights, or any similar rights.

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6. Manuscript Formatting Requirements

General Formatting

• A4 paper size;

• Margins of 2.5 cm;

• Times New Roman font, 12-point size;

• 1.5 line spacing;

• First-line paragraph indentation of 1.25 cm;

• Justified text alignment;

• Progressive numbering of sections;

• Citations in accordance with the current ABNT NBR 10520 standard;

• References in accordance with the current ABNT NBR 6023 standard.

Bibliographic References

• All works cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list.

• References must be arranged in alphabetical order.

• Whenever available, the DOI must be provided.

• The use of up-to-date and relevant scholarly literature is recommended.

7. Manuscript Evaluation

Manuscripts submitted to REALLE will be evaluated through a double-blind peer review system, preserving the anonymity of authors and reviewers throughout the editorial process.

To ensure blind review, authors must remove from the manuscript all information that could reveal their identity, including identifiable self-citations, acknowledgments, research group names, institutional projects, and file metadata.