About the Journal

 

Journal of Research in Language & Translation (JRLT)

ISSN: 1658-9246

The Journal of Research in Language & Translation (JRLT) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by the College of Language Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. The journal serves as a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and scholarly dialogue in language studies, linguistics, translation and interpreting studies, and related interdisciplinary fields.

JRLT is committed to advancing knowledge and promoting innovative research that addresses contemporary developments in language, communication, translation, and multilingualism. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, practitioners, and graduate students worldwide and encourages interdisciplinary perspectives that bridge theory and practice.

Mission

The mission of JRLT is to promote excellence in research and scholarship by publishing rigorous, innovative, and impactful studies that contribute to the advancement of language and translation studies. The journal seeks to foster academic exchange, support emerging research trends, and facilitate dialogue among scholars and professionals from diverse linguistic, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds.

Scope

JRLT publishes original research articles, review articles, book reviews, and scholarly contributions in a wide range of areas, including:

  • Applied Linguistics
  • Theoretical Linguistics
  • Translation Studies
  • Interpreting Studies
  • Corpus Linguistics
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Pragmatics
  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Language Assessment and Testing
  • Language Education and Pedagogy
  • Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
  • Translation Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence in Language and Translation
  • Localization and Global Communication
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Multilingualism and Language Policy

For a detailed description of the journal's subject coverage, please refer to the Aim & Scope page.

Peer Review Process

JRLT operates a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scholarly merit of all published work. Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by evaluation by independent expert reviewers. Editorial decisions are based solely on academic quality, methodological rigour, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Further details are available on the Peer Review Process page.

Open Access Policy

JRLT is committed to the principle that scholarly research should be freely accessible to the global academic community. All articles are published under an open-access model and are made immediately available online without subscription or access fees.

This policy supports the wider dissemination of research findings and promotes greater visibility and impact for authors' work.

Publication Ethics

JRLT adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. The journal follows internationally recognised best practices and is committed to ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the publication process.

Authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members are expected to comply with the journal's ethical standards as outlined in the Publication Ethics and Editorial Policies page.

International Perspective

JRLT welcomes submissions from all regions of the world and encourages comparative, multilingual, cross-cultural, and interdisciplinary research. The journal aims to contribute to international scholarly discussions and promote collaboration among researchers working in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.

Editorial Leadership

The journal is led by an experienced editorial team comprising internationally recognized scholars in linguistics, language education, translation studies, discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, and language technologies. The Editorial Board supports the journal's mission by ensuring academic quality, maintaining editorial standards, and promoting international engagement.

Details of the Editorial Team are available on the Editorial Team page.

Publisher

College of Language Sciences
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

King Saud University is one of the leading research universities in the region and is committed to advancing knowledge, supporting innovation, and promoting international academic collaboration.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding submissions, peer review, publication policies, or editorial matters, please contact the journal through the official channels listed on the Contact Us page.