Faculty Publications - Year 2025

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Saudi Journal of Language Studies
An International Open-Access, Peer-Reviewed Publication

Dear esteemed scholars and researchers from around the globe,

 

We cordially invite you to contribute to and explore the Saudi Journal of Language Studies (SJLS), a prestigious open-access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the field of language studies. As an international platform for cutting-edge research, SJLS warmly welcomes submissions from authors worldwide, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.

Published through a collaboration between
King Khalid University
SJLS
Emerald Publishing
Why publish with SJLS?
  1. Global Reach:
    Published by Emerald Group Publishing on behalf of King Khalid University, SJLS offers unparalleled visibility for your work through various indexing services, including DOAJ, EBSCO, Google Scholar, and WorldCat.
  2. Rapid Publication Process:
    We pride ourselves on our efficient review and publication timeline:
    Average time to first decision: 24 days
    Average time from acceptance to publication: 30 days
  3. Impactful Research:
    Your work will reach a wide, engaged audience of peers and practitioners.
  4. Comprehensive Scope:
    SJLS covers all aspects of language studies, providing a forum for interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation.
  5. Open Access:
    As an open-access journal, your research will be freely available to readers worldwide, maximizing its impact and accessibility.
  6. Rigorous Peer Review:
    Our thorough peer-review process ensures the highest quality of published work.
  7. International Recognition:
    SJLS is included in respected abstract and indexing services, enhancing the discoverability and citation potential of your research.

We encourage submissions from both established and emerging scholars across all areas of language studies. Your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the discourse on language research, pedagogy, and policy.

 

To access the latest articles and submit your work, please visit the Saudi Journal of Language Studies through our official link. Join our global community of language researchers and make your mark in this dynamic field.

 

We look forward to receiving your groundbreaking research and to showcasing your valuable insights to a worldwide audience through the Saudi Journal of Language Studies.

 

Faculty Publications - Year 2025

  1. Mekheimer, M. A., & Fageeh, A. I. (2025). Prioritizing information over grammar: a behavioral investigation of information density and rhetorical discourse effects on EFL listening comprehension. Discover Education, 4(1), 24. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  2. Rababah, L. M., Alqaryouti, M. H., Huwari, I. F., Alruzzi, K., & Al-Khasawneh, F. M. (2025). The Impact of Gamification on Motivating Middle-Aged EFL Students and Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition in Jordan. language learning, 42, 45.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  3. Otaif, F. A., & Asiri, A. (2025). 'Why do they not want to play with me?': a multimodal critical discourse analysis of the construction of colourism in cartoon films. Multimodal Communication, (0).  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  4. Alqarni, A., Altalidi, B., & Sahari, Y. (2025). A Socio-Historical Mapping of Translation Fields: A Case Study of English Self-Help Literature in Arabic Translation. Open Cultural Studies, 9(1), 20240039.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  5. Jaashan, H. M. S. (2025). Large Language Model (LLM-ChatGPT) and Learner Autonomy: Teaching Present Simple Tense as a Model. Open Journal of Applied Sciences, 15(2), 450-462.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  6. Mishu, A., Ahamed, M. M., Akan, M. F., Abdul-Rab, S. D., Chowdhury, G., Ahmad, J., & Sultana, I. (2025). How AI Is Ushering in a New Era in ELT: Teachers' Perspectives. Theory & Practice in Language Studies (TPLS), 15(2).  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  7. Khan, A. S., Gallo, A. M., Comite, U., KOÇ, E. S., Alkholi, A. A., Prabavathy, M., & Pande, D. (2025). Assessing the impact of education system reforms on student learning outcomes: A longitudinal study. Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, 9(1), Article 10468.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  8. Metwally, A. A., & Bin-Hady, W. R. A. (2025). Probing the necessity and advantages of AI integration training for EFL educators in Saudi Arabia. Cogent Education, 12(1), 2472462.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  9. Abdelkarim, M. B. A., Alhaj, A. A. M., & Hakami, A. H. (2025). Fidelity in Rendering the Quranic Arabic Homonymous Words Sawai into English in Light of Skopos Theory. World, 15(4).  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  10. Ahmed Abdelkarim, M. B., Mohammed Alhaj, A. A., & Hakami, A. H. (2025). Semantic Loss in Some Selected Verses of Sūrat Yā-Sīn: A Comparative Study of Three Trustworthy English Translations. Theory & Practice in Language Studies (TPLS), 15(1).  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  11. Abdelkarim, M. B. A., Alhaj, A. A. M., & Hakami, A. H. (2025). Studying Gains and Losses at the Grammatical, Lexical and Stylistic Levels in Three Notable Qur'an Translations From the Context of Translation Theories. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 16(2), 617-626. Click here for a summary of the paper.
 

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