About the Journal

About the Journal
Link Journal of Speech, Language and Audiology (JSLA) is a peer-reviewed, fully open-access journal published by Link Medical Interface, Lahore, Pakistan.
Open Access Online ISSN: 3105-5354 DOIs for all articles Structured metadata
Open Access Statement
JSLA is a fully open-access journal. All published articles are made available online immediately upon publication, without subscription or access barriers. Readers may read, download, copy, share, distribute, print, search, and link to the full text of articles and may use the content for any lawful purpose, provided appropriate attribution is given to the original author(s) and source.
Aim
JSLA publishes clinically relevant, research-informed scholarship in speech-language pathology, audiology, communication sciences, and allied rehabilitation disciplines. The journal advances evidence-based practice, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, and upholds ethical standards in scholarly publishing.
Scope
JSLA welcomes submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:
  • Speech and language disorders (developmental and acquired)
  • Audiology and hearing sciences
  • Voice and fluency disorders
  • Neurogenic communication disorders
  • Dysphagia and swallowing rehabilitation
  • Assistive and augmentative communication technologies
  • Screening, early detection, and community-based programs
  • Evidence-based clinical practice and rehabilitation research
Journal Identity
Journal Title
Link Journal of Speech, Language and Audiology (JSLA)
Since: 2023
Publisher
Link Medical Interface
Location
Lahore, Pakistan
Online ISSN
3105-5354
DOIs and Discoverability
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Journal Policies and Transparency
JSLA maintains publicly available policies for editorial integrity, ethics, licensing, archiving, author rights, and transparency.
Licensing Policy
Licensing terms and reuse conditions for published content.
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Copyright Policy
Author rights, journal publishing rights, and copyright conditions.
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Peer Review Policy
Double-blind peer review workflow and editorial decisions.
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Editorial Governance Policy
Editorial governance structure, roles, oversight, and decision-making responsibilities.
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Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy
Long-term access through archiving and preservation arrangements.
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Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Ethics, plagiarism screening, corrections, retractions, and misconduct handling.
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Self-Archiving (Green Open Access) Policy
Rules for archiving preprints, accepted manuscripts, and published versions.
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Author Charges / Publication Fee Policy
Publication fee details, coverage, and waiver provisions.
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Complaints and Appeals Policy
Structured and confidential process for complaints and appeals.
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Advertising and Sponsorship Policy
Transparency and editorial independence regarding advertising and sponsorship.
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Conflict of Interest Policy
Disclosure requirements and recusal procedures for competing interests.
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Jurisdictional Neutrality Policy
Neutrality regarding territorial claims and institutional affiliations.
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Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies Policy
Guidance for responsible and transparent use of AI tools.
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Prior Publication Policy
Conditions for previously published or submitted work and overlap disclosures.
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Editorial Endogeny and Self-Publication Policy
Measures to prevent editorial bias and manage editorial-board submissions.
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Name and Pronoun Change Policy
Confidential process for author name and pronoun change requests.
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Data Sharing and Research Transparency Policy
Guidance for data availability, sharing, and transparent reporting.
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Privacy Policy / Data Protection and Consent Policy
Personal data handling, consent framework, and reviewer anonymity protections.
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Policy on Commentaries, Critiques, and Author Responses
Structured mechanism for scholarly dialogue, critiques, and author responses.
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