Information For Authors

Vision
The Journal for Translation Studies in Nigeria (JTSN) is the official annual journal of the Translation Studies Association of Nigeria (TSAN). Its vision is to offer a high-level publication outlet to scholars from Nigeria and beyond who are researching translation and interpreting. The aim is to advance the field of Translation and Interpreting Studies in Nigeria and place Nigeria in the global discourse on translation and interpreting.

JTSN publishes well-researched articles on all aspects/genres of translation and interpreting studies from different theoretical and analytical standpoints. It welcomes interdisciplinary research, which includes but is not restricted to politics, history, sociology, anthropology, archaeology, religious studies, linguistics, cultural studies, development studies, media studies, and multimedia studies. Articles involving any language pair are welcome as long as they are relevant to the Nigerian context. Articles should clearly demonstrate their contribution to existing knowledge.

JTSN also welcomes reviews of key books on translation and interpreting, as well as translations of seminal articles into indigenous Nigerian languages, English, French, or Arabic. JTSN publishes both general and special issues. Scholars interested in guest editing special issues should contact the Secretary.

Language Policy
JTSN’s language policy reflects Nigeria’s multilingual nature. Articles can be submitted in Nigerian languages, English, French, or Arabic. Submissions in languages other than English must include an extended summary in English.

Submission and Review Process
Contributors should send manuscripts to jtsn.secretary@gmail.com and copy the Editor and Secretary of the Editorial Board.

  • Articles should be between 4,000 and 6,000 words.
  • Book reviews should not exceed 2,000 words.
  • Papers should follow either the APA Style Sheet (6th edition) or the MLA Style Sheet (9th edition).

Manuscripts will first be assessed by the editorial team before undergoing a double-blind peer review by two reviewers. Book reviews are reviewed by the editors and do not undergo peer review.

The submission should include a review process fee of N5,000. Accepted papers will attract a publication fee of N20,000.

Time Schedule
JTSN is published annually in April. The deadline for article submission is November 30.