Saudi Journal of Language Studies

Aims & Scope

The Saudi Journal of Language Studies aims to publish high-quality research articles, review articles, and case studies that contribute to the understanding and development of language studies in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region.

The journal's scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Language teaching and learning, language policy and planning, language and culture, language and identity, language and society, language and education, language and technology, and language and linguistics.

The journal welcomes submissions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the field of language studies. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the content.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Dialog chatbot as an interactive online tool in enhancing ESP vocabulary learning

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Fawaz, Mukhtar, Hassan Saleh, Ahmed, Hind

• Artificial intelligence-powered tools and academic writing: to use or not to use ChatGPT

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Bakr Bagash Mansour Ahmed

• From critical pedagogy to critical digital pedagogy: a prospective model for the EFL classrooms

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Marwa Mohammad, Md. Mahmudul

• A systematic review of current trends in artificial intelligence in foreign language learning

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Eman

• Cross-cultural adaptation of international students in Moroccan higher education: the case study of Sub-Saharan African students at Mohammed First University

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Abdellah, Benachour

• Translation competence and the translation job market in Saudi Arabia: investigating recruitment practices and job-market readiness

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Dania

• EFL students' attitudes toward corrective feedback: a study conducted at undergraduate level

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Tanzina, Rizwana, Shanjida

• Effect of using mobile translation applications for translating collocations

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Hassan Saleh, Hind, Hind

• Teacher communication and learner willingness to communicate in English as a foreign language: a structural equation modeling approach

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Fakieh

• Transdisciplinary integration for applied linguistics: the case of electrophysiology

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Ali H., Ahmad Abdurrahman K.