Special Issues

Loquēla may occasionally publish Special Issues in addition to the regular biannual issues. Special Issues focus on specific, emerging, or pressing topics within the fields of linguistics, literature, and education. These issues aim to address particular themes that require in-depth exploration and provide a platform for collaborative or interdisciplinary research. Each Special Issue will be curated and managed by one or more Guest Editors who are experts in the relevant field.

Procedure for Special Issues
  1. Proposal Submission:

    Researchers or scholars interested in proposing a Special Issue must submit a detailed proposal to the Editorial Board of Loquēla. The proposal should include:

    • A clear description of the theme or topic.
    • The relevance of the theme to current academic discourse.
    • Potential contributors or key researchers in the field.
    • A timeline for publication.

    The Editorial Board will review the proposal based on its academic relevance, feasibility, and potential impact on the research community.

  2. Guest Editors:

    Each Special Issue will be managed by one or more Guest Editors, appointed by the Editorial Board. Guest Editors are responsible for:

    • Developing a Call for Papers (CFP).
    • Managing the peer review process.
    • Coordinating communication between authors, reviewers, and the journal’s editorial team.
    • Overseeing revisions and final acceptance of manuscripts.
  3. Call for Papers (CFP):

    Once a Special Issue has been approved, a Call for Papers will be announced on the journal's website and distributed through various academic channels. The CFP will provide:

    • A detailed description of the theme or focus area.
    • Specific guidelines for manuscript submission.
    • Deadlines for submission, review, and final publication.
    • Contact information for the Guest Editors.
  4. Manuscript Submission and Review:

    Submissions to a Special Issue must follow the same rigorous peer-review process as regular issues. Manuscripts will be:

    • Submitted through the journal’s Open Journal System (OJS).
    • Assigned to appropriate reviewers with expertise in the topic.
    • Reviewed for originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the Special Issue’s theme.
  5. Publication and Promotion:

    Once all manuscripts have been accepted and finalized, the Special Issue will be published as a standalone issue or as part of a regular volume. Articles in Special Issues will receive a DOI and will be indexed in the same repositories as regular articles.

  6. Themes and Scope:

    Special Issues may cover a broad range of topics or delve into niche areas. Examples of potential themes include:

    • Interdisciplinary Approaches to Language and Society.
    • Technological Innovations in Education.
    • Global Trends in Literary Theory.
    • Sociolinguistics in the Digital Age.
  7. Timeline:

    Special Issues typically follow an extended timeline:

    • 3-6 months for the Call for Papers and manuscript submissions.
    • 3 months for the peer review process and revisions.
    • 1-2 months for final publication and online release.