Submissions

Author Guidelines

Author guidelines

Research articles:  At the submission stage, the word limit is 5.000 - 7.500 words  inclusive of:

• Abstract
• Tables
• References
• Figure or table captions
• Footnotes
• Endnotes

Resubmissions can go up to 8.000 words.

JAT accepts format-free submissions, however, authors will be asked to format their article once the article is accepted. If you want to submit format-free remember to include:

• Title
• An abstract
• Figures / Tables
• Research-funder information
• Consistent citation format (JAT uses APA7)
• References (JAT uses APA7)

Do not include:

• Names and affiliations of the author(s)
• Emails of the author(s)
• ORCID ID of the author(s)

If you prefer to submit in the JAT template can download our final copyediting template here and use it to prepare your manuscript, however, please do not enter your name, affiliation, email, and ORCID ID when submitting your manuscript.

Please note that JAT follows the APA7 guidelines for referencing. Please consult the APA website for information on in-text citation and referencing guidelines.

Online submission

All contributions should be submitted through the online submission system. To submit an article online you need to have an account with Journal of Audiovisual Translation. I you don't have an account, please register here. Once submitted, the author can track the submission and communicate with the editors via the online journal management system.

Quick guide to online submission

Make a new submission to the Research articles section.

Make a new submission to the Practice reports section.

Lay summary

We ask all our authors to submit a separate lay summary with their submission. A lay summary follows the principle of Open Science, namely, to disseminate research findings to a broad audience in plain language. It can help authors convey the impact of their work to technical and non-technical audiences. Consequently, it improves public engagement and impact, and makes the work relevant.  In JAT the lay summaries are displayed on the article landing page, alongside the regular abstract.   Find out more about lay summaries and how to write them in our Guidelines for lay summaries.

Video abstract

When a submission is accepted we give all our authors an opportunity to prepare a video abstract which wil be shared vid JAT's website and social media. A video abstract is a concise video that accompanies research articles, aiming to emphasize the key message of the article using a blend of animation and text or spoken narration. Its purpose is to present the main findings and conclusions of the paper while providing additional value beyond the written format. The video abstract serves as a storytelling tool, captivating the audience in an engaging manner, yet it should not be regarded as a substitute for the original paper. Find out more about video abstracts and how to prepare them in our Guidelines for video abstracts.

Language policy

JAT accepts articles in English. As we strive for high-quality papers, including grammatically correct and transparent use of language, authors are advised to have their manuscripts checked by a native speaker, as it helps to ensure that the content is fully understood by the editorial board and reviewers. In addition, all accepted papers will be reviewed on language and style by JAT language editors. Please note that submissions can be rejected if the level of English writing is not adequate.

ORCID ID

We encourage all authors and co-authors to register for an ORCID iD. ORCID provides a digital name – or iD – that uniquely and persistently identifies researchers and other contributors to the research effort. We collect ORCID IDs during the manuscript submission process and your ORCID iD becomes part of your accepted publication’s metadata. Thank to that your work is attributable to you and only you. Your ORCID iD is published with your article so that fellow researchers reading your work can link to your ORCID profile and from there link to your other publications. To learn more about ORCID, visit www.orcid.org.

Digital Preservation

JAT is preserved through PKP Preservation Network.