1. Purpose of a Special Issue

A Special Issue is a collection of peer-reviewed articles dedicated to a well-defined theme of high relevance in the field of linguistics. Its objective is to highlight recent advances, explore interdisciplinary perspectives, and stimulate scholarly dialogue on pressing linguistic issues.

2. Proposal Submission

Interested guest editors are invited to submit a proposal including:

• Proposed Title: Clear and precise, reflecting the scope of the Special Issue.
• Rationale and Significance: Explain the novelty, timeliness, and potential impact of the proposed theme.
• Editorial Team (Guest Editors): Names, affiliations, academic expertise, and previous editorial experience. Diversity of institutions is strongly encouraged.
• Tentative Timeline: Key stages from the call for papers to publication.
• Draft Call for Papers: A preliminary text to be shared with the scholarly community.

Length: Proposals should not exceed 1,000 words.

3. Editorial and Ethical Requirements

• Rigorous Peer Review: All submissions undergo at least two independent peer reviews.
• Oversight by the Editor-in-Chief: Final editorial responsibility rests with the journal’s official editorial board.
• Limit on Guest Editors’ Contributions: No more than 25% of published articles should be authored or co-authored by guest editors.
• Conflict of Interest Management: Any potential conflicts must be transparently disclosed in line with COPE and ICMJE standards.

4. Roles and Responsibilities of Guest Editors

Guest Editors are expected to:

• Define the title, abstract, and keywords of the Special Issue.
• Invite potential contributors and coordinate with the main editorial office.
• Oversee the review process and recommend editorial decisions in cooperation with the Editor-in-Chief.
• Write an introductory editorial presenting the issue’s aims and scope.
• Promote the Special Issue through academic networks and digital platforms.

5. Workflow

1. Proposal reviewed and approved by the journal.
2. Launch of the Call for Papers.
3. Submission and initial screening of manuscripts.
4. Double-blind peer review and editorial decisions.
5. Accepted articles published online as soon as available; later grouped into the Special Issue.

6. Visibility and Impact

• Promotion through academic mailing lists, conferences, and social media.
• Special Issues often achieve higher citation rates within the first 24 months.
• Potential re-publication as an Open Access book if demand is significant.

7. Indicative Timeline

Total duration: 6–12 months.

8. Proposal Submission Address

Guest Editors wishing to propose a Special Issue are kindly requested to send their proposals to the official journal email: contact@qadaya-lugawiyat.dz

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إرشادات العدد الخاص ( Special Issue Guidelines in ARABIC )

Directives pour les Numéros Spéciaux (Special Issue Guidelines in FRENCH)