Call for Proposals | Issue 27 (2028) | Deadline: 8 November 2026
Linguistica Antverpiensia, New Series – Themes in Translation Studies (LANS–TTS) has announced a call for proposals for its 27th thematic issue, scheduled for publication in December 2028.
The annual, peer-reviewed, open-access journal, published by the University of Antwerp, focuses on research in Translation and Interpreting Studies. The journal is indexed in the Web of Science and welcomes diverse approaches to translation and interpreting, viewing translation as a dynamic form of communication embedded in the social and cultural contexts in which it takes place.
Call for Thematic Issue Proposals
LANS–TTS publishes one guest-edited thematic issue each year rather than maintaining an open or continuously published issue. For Issue 27, prospective guest editors are invited to submit proposals outlining a distinctive and internationally relevant theme within Translation and Interpreting Studies.
The journal’s editorial board will shortlist proposals based on their originality, international relevance, innovativeness and distinctiveness from previous thematic issues.
Prospective guest editors should consult the journal’s archive and previous announcements when developing their proposals.
What the Proposal Should Include
Each proposal must contain five elements:
- Names and affiliations of the proposed guest editors
- Title and presentation of the proposed theme, comprising a general description followed by specific research topics and/or research questions. The presentation should be 500–1,000 words.
- Working reference list following APA 7th edition.
- Motivation of no more than 500 words, explaining the theme’s originality and its relevance to Translation and Interpreting Studies more broadly.
- Guest editors’ track records in the relevant research domain(s), including evidence of their academic achievements, credentials and expertise.
Evaluation Process
Proposals will be considered at the journal’s annual editorial board meeting, which normally takes place in November.
The editorial board may:
- Accept the proposal without modifications;
- Accept the proposal subject to suggested modifications; or
- Reject the proposal.
Successful proposals will subsequently form the basis for a call for abstracts for the thematic issue.
Publication Timeline
The journal has outlined the following schedule for Issue 27:
| Date | Stage |
|---|---|
| 8 November 2026 | Deadline for thematic issue proposals |
| 21 December 2026 | Decision on submitted proposals |
| 1 February 2027 | Deadline for guest editors to publish the call for abstracts |
| 1 May 2027 | Deadline for abstract submissions |
| 1 June 2027 | Second call for abstracts, if necessary |
| 1 July 2027 | Notification of abstract acceptance |
| 1 December 2027 | Full-paper submission deadline |
| 7 March 2028 | Notification of paper acceptance |
| 1 June 2028 | Submission of final papers |
| 1 September 2028 | Deadline for a possible third version after proofreading |
| 1 September–1 November 2028 | Editorial work and proofreading |
| December 2028 | Publication of Issue 27 |
Following abstract acceptance, authors will receive a style sheet for preparing their full papers. Full papers may contain a maximum of 8,000 words, including references, notes and spaces.
Double-Blind Peer Review
The double-blind peer-review process will be organised by the guest editors. Reviewers may be selected from a list of experts provided by the journal, while guest editors may also recommend additional specialists to participate in the review process.
Publication Languages
LANS–TTS emphasises multilingualism in scholarly communication. Papers may be submitted in English, French, German or Spanish.
The specific languages permitted for an individual thematic issue will be determined by its guest editors.
How to Submit
Proposals for Issue 27 should be submitted to the journal’s chief editors:
Esther de Boe
esther.deboe@uantwerpen.be
Kris Peeters
kris.peeters@uantwerpen.be
The deadline for submitting a thematic issue proposal is 8 November 2026.
Journal: Linguistica Antverpiensia, New Series – Themes in Translation Studies
Issue: 27 (2028)
Publication: December 2028
Journal website: Linguistica Antverpiensia, New Series – Themes in Translation Studies
Issue archive: Previous issues