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On March 29, 2021, Dean Abdullah Al-Melhi of the Faculty of Languages and Translation was awarded a plaque of appreciation from His Excellency Falleh Al-Solamy, President of King Khalid University. This recognition was in acknowledgment of Dean Al-Melhi's dedicated efforts and contributions in his capacity as Editor-in-Chief of the Saudi Journal of Language Studies. The commendation ceremony was supported by the Vice President of Higher Studies & Scientific Research, Dr. Hamad Al-Garni, Supervisor of the Scientific Journals & Societies Unit (SJSU), Dr. Abdullah Asiri, and SJSU Consultant, Dr. Amir Kessentini. All attendees expressed their profound gratitude for the continued support and contributions to the extensive scholarship produced at King Khalid University.

The Saudi Journal of Language Studies (SJLS), a distinguished, double-blind peer-reviewed periodical, holds the distinction of being academically open access, published under the esteemed banner of Emerald on behalf of King Khalid University. The primary objective of SJLS is to provide a platform for the dissemination of comprehensive articles spanning the complete spectrum of language studies.

Serving as an open stage for interdisciplinary research, the journal entwines sound theoretical underpinnings with practical implications within the fields of language research and translation studies. It resonates with scholars and educators alike who are invested in the exploration of language.

Welcoming groundbreaking interdisciplinary research from every corner of the globe, SJLS encompasses a broad scope of theoretical and methodological paradigms, including, but not confined to:

• Teaching, learning, and utilization of foreign and/or second languages.
• Assessment and testing methodologies in language learning.
• Specialized language applications (such as English for Specific Purposes).
• Academic language applications.
• Multimodal and computer-mediated communication.
• Investigations into teacher/learner identities.
• Classroom-based foreign/second language research.
• Studies on translation.
• Literature and cultural studies.
• Explorations of bilingualism and multilingualism.
• Lexicographical research, literacies, rhetoric, and stylistics.
• Sociolinguistic analyses.
• Pragmatic linguistic investigations.
• Semiotic studies.
• Discourse analysis.
• Psycholinguistic research.
• Deaf linguistics.
• Forensic linguistics.
• Historical linguistics.
• Theoretical linguistics.

In essence, SJLS fosters a scholarly conversation that transcends disciplinary boundaries and brings together researchers and practitioners to advance the study of language in all its dimensions.

Similarly, Dean Abdulaziz Fageeh of the College of Arts and Sciences at Tanuma was also awarded a plaque of appreciation by President Al-Solamy. This honor was in recognition of his significant efforts and contributions as Editor-in-Chief of the KKU Journal of Humanities. Both Dean Al-Melhi and Dean Fageeh expressed their heartfelt appreciation to all authors, editors, and anonymous reviewers for their crucial role in the success of the journals. They also acknowledged Dr. Ismail Alrefaai for his considerable contributions as coordinator of both journals.

The Saudi Journal of Language Studies (SJLS), an esteemed academic platform for linguistic research, provides open access to its wealth of scholarly content via its official website. It welcomes a diverse array of researchers, academics, and scholars who are passionate about language studies, inviting them to submit their original work for a comprehensive review.

The SJLS Editorial Advisory Board, an ensemble of distinguished academicians and seasoned practitioners in the field, oversees the review and selection of papers. This board is renowned for its rigorous adherence to the highest standards of academic integrity and objectivity, ensuring each submission is evaluated meticulously in line with the policy and scope of SJLS.

In the spirit of academic collaboration and scholarly exchange, the Editorial Advisory Board eagerly anticipates contributions from researchers worldwide. Submissions can encompass a broad spectrum of linguistic research, spanning from sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics to translation studies and lexicographical research, among others.

With each thoughtful submission, the SJLS continues to foster a dynamic academic community devoted to advancing the field of language studies. By nurturing a culture of scholarly dialogue and mutual growth, it consistently pushes the boundaries of linguistic research, contributing to the collective understanding and appreciation of the power and nuance of language.