Statement of Commitment to Responsible Research Assessment (RRA)

In line with its mission to promote a culture of scientific excellence based on quality, transparency, and fairness, Linguistic Issues Journal(LIJ) is fully committed to the principles of Responsible Research Assessment (RRA) in all its editorial and peer-review processes.

Linguistic Issues Journal(LIJ) recognizes that the value of scientific research cannot be reduced to quantitative indicators alone, such as impact factors or citation counts. Instead, the journal affirms that the true merit of research lies in its originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and genuine contribution to advancing knowledge and serving the scholarly community. Accordingly, the journal is committed to:

Diversifying assessment tools by adopting a comprehensive approach that evaluates the substance, creativity, and methodological soundness of research, while taking into account its scientific and applied context.
Ensuring transparency and fairness by applying clearly stated review criteria that respect diversity across disciplines and research traditions, and safeguard the rights of all scholars.
Recognizing the multifaceted value of research by supporting the publication of theoretical and applied studies, interdisciplinary works, and open data research—even when they do not primarily aim for “traditional indicators”—as long as they offer meaningful contributions.
Promoting open science practices by encouraging the sharing of data, materials, and methodologies in ethical and secure ways, thereby enhancing reproducibility and reliability.
Regularly reviewing policies to ensure alignment with international developments in RRA and with the evolving needs of researchers and the wider academic community.

Through this commitment, Linguistic Issues Journal(LIJ) affirms its role as a responsible scientific platform dedicated to publishing rigorous, fair, and impactful research that goes beyond metrics to foster knowledge, equity, and sustainability in the research community.