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DeafJournal welcomes submissions that reflect the linguistic, cultural, and epistemic diversity of Deaf communities worldwide.

Submissions may be made in both signed (video-based) and written (text-based) formats. The journal publishes on an ongoing basis, and contributions are accepted throughout the year.

Submissions should be sent via email to:
contact@deafjournal.org

Please include all relevant materials (manuscript, video links, and supplementary files) in your submission.

Authors will receive a confirmation of receipt.

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance and basic quality.
Suitable submissions are then reviewed by at least one or two reviewers, depending on the format and scope of the contribution.
The review process may involve revisions in close dialogue with the author(s), reflecting the journal’s collaborative and participatory approach.
Final decisions are made by the Editors-in-Chief. 

Authors retain copyright of their work.

By submitting to DeafJournal, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the work under the applicable open access license.  

DeafJournal ensures long-term digital preservation of its content through [repository / archiving system]. 

Sign language submissions are provided as video contributions. Authors are encouraged to submit their work in the language(s) most appropriate to their research context and community.

Videos should be uploaded to a shared, non-expiring workspace (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox). Please ensure that:

• the link does not expire

• access permissions allow viewing (“anyone with the link can view”)

The video link should be included in the submission email.

Where appropriate, authors are encouraged to include:

• a brief written abstract

• timestamps or structural markers

• notes on translation preferences (e.g., full translation vs. selected excerpts)

Written manuscripts should be submitted as text documents via email.

Manuscripts should follow APA Style (7th edition) with regard to structure, references, and formatting, unless otherwise agreed upon with the editorial team.

A typical submission includes:

• a title page (title, author names without degrees, affiliations including country)

• an abstract (approx. 100–150 words)

• the main manuscript

• references following APA style

Authors are encouraged to write in clear and accessible academic English, where applicable.

Shorts are brief scholarly responses to articles published in DeafJournal. They are intended to support focused, dialogical, and visible academic exchange.

Shorts complement full research articles and form part of the journal’s scholarly record.

Shorts may be submitted as video or written contributions, with a preference for video formats. Written shorts may be accepted where appropriate.

Sign language submissions are provided as video contributions. To ensure quality, accessibility, and reviewability, authors are asked to consider the following guidelines:

Structure

• The video should have a clear structure (e.g., introduction, main argument, conclusion).

• Key sections should be identifiable, for example through pauses, transitions, or timestamps.

Clarity and Presentation

• Signing should be clearly visible and well framed.

• The video should have sufficient lighting and visual contrast.

• Backgrounds should be neutral and not distracting.

Length

• There are no strict time limits, but contributions should be appropriate to the scope of the research.

Accessibility

• Where possible, authors are encouraged to include:

  • a written abstract

  • timestamps or navigation markers

  • optional captions or summaries in written language

Language and Translation

• Authors may submit in the sign language most appropriate to their research context.

• Translation into International Sign or written language may be developed in collaboration with the editorial team.

File Format

• Videos should be provided in a standard digital format (e.g., MP4) and shared via a stable, non-expiring link.

Written manuscripts should follow APA Style (7th edition) with regard to structure, references, and formatting, unless otherwise agreed upon with the editorial team.

A typical submission includes:

• a title page (title, author names without academic degrees, affiliations including country)

• an abstract (approx. 100–150 words)

• the main manuscript

• references following APA style

There are no strict page limits. Authors are encouraged to write as concisely as appropriate for their research design and argument.

Shorts or Comments are brief scholarly responses to articles published in DeafJournal.
They are intended to support focused, dialogical, and visible academic exchange.

Shorts complement full research articles and form part of the journal’s scholarly record. They provide space for concise reflections, clarifications, and responses related to published work.

Shorts are preferably submitted as short video contributions. Written shorts may be accepted in exceptional cases.