About the Journal

GVU Journal of Language, Literature and African Studies is an online and print Journal. The Editorial Board of GVU Journal of Language, Literature and African Studies, Glorious Vision University (Formerly Samuel Adegboyega University), Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria, is calling for well researched papers for Vol.2 No.1 - July. 2023.

The journal publishes well research articles in English and French in the following areas: Languages, African Studies, Literature, Communication Studies, Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies, International Relations, Intelligence and Security Studies.

Important Information

1. Papers should bear the title, name of author, institution, postal details, email address and phone numbers on the paper’s cover page.
   2. The paper must be accompanied with an abstract of not more than 250 words
   3. There should be 5-6 keywords immediately after the abstract
   4. Text should be in Times New Roman and in 12pt font size
   5. Text should be typed, using double line spacing throughout the paper, except for the abstract and all indentations, which should be single line spacing.
   6. Text should not exceed eighteen (18) pages.
   7. The reference pattern should be APA 7th Edition and Current MLA referencing style.
   8. No citation less than year 2000 should be used, except for the year a theory was propounded, cited in fresh work or formula for sample size determination.
   9. The use of American spelling is not allowed; British spelling should be used all through.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be written in English or French with simple lay out (12 font size, Times New Roman). There should be no decorative borders anywhere in the text, including the title page.
Manuscripts in general should be organized in the following manner:
• Title: The title page should contain a brief title, name(s) of author(s) and their institutional affiliations, telephone number with country code and email address. The title of the manuscript should be without any abbreviations.

• Abstract 

The abstract should be concise and informative. It should not exceed 250 words in length. It should cover the main objective of the study, methods and materials, key results, conclusion and key recommendations. No references should be cited in the abstract. Generally, non-standard abbreviations should not be used; if necessary, they should be clearly defined in the abstract, at first use.

• Keywords

Immediately after the abstract, about 5-6 keywords should be given. Use of abbreviations should be avoided; only standard abbreviations, well-known in the established area may be used, if appropriate.
• Introduction: Provide a background, brief literature survey, proposed solution and justification of the work done.
• Statement of the Problem

Clearly define the problem. However, authors are permitted to merge the problem with the introduction.
• Research Objectives/Questions: Clearly state the objectives and research questions. Contributors are free to either state only the objectives or only the research questions.
• Research Hypothesis (If any)
• Conceptual Clarification (If any)
• Review of Related Literature (Which must include review of empirical studies).
• Theoretical Framework: Authors are to provide theoretical basis for their studies; maximum of two theories. The theories used must be aligned with the findings, where necessary in the discussion of findings.

• Methodology

The methodology should cover research design, research population, which must be stated in figures; the sample size determined from the population, sampling technique, method of data collection and analysis. For content analysis, in addition to the foregoing, authors should include units of analysis, content categories and inter-coder reliability.

• Data Presentation/Analysis

Data should be well presented and analyzed. Authors should avoid table reading while analyzing data; the readers are not blind, they can see the data in the tables; so, emphasis should be on the implications of the data in the table, not repeating the obvious.

• Discussion of Findings

The discussion should provide detailed interpretation of data. This should interpret the significance of the findings of the work. Citations should be given appropriately and the theoretical framework should be aligned with the findings, where necessary.
• Conclusion

This should briefly state the major findings and conclude based on the findings. Tell the readers the conclusion of the matter based on the findings. With this in mind, you do not need to cite any author(s) in the conclusion.
• Recommendations: Recommendations must be in tandem with the findings and conclusion. Give a minimum of three recommendations.
• References: The latest APA MLA styles should be used.