The International Journal of Multilingualism and Languages for Specific Purposes (IJMLSP) is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research on multilingual communication in Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP). The journal provides a specialized scholarly platform for examining how multilingualism shapes the production, transmission, and interpretation of specialized knowledge in academic, professional, and institutional contexts.
Published by University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed, IJMLSP seeks to contribute to the growing body of research at the intersection of applied linguistics, multilingualism studies, specialized discourse analysis, and LSP pedagogy. The journal positions itself within the expanding field of multilingual specialized communication, addressing the linguistic, sociocultural, and institutional dynamics that influence communication in globalized professional environments. IJMLSP focuses specifically on multilingual practices within specialized communication domains.
The journal welcomes studies employing a wide range of methodological approaches, including:
• Discourse and genre analysis in specialized communication
• Corpus-based and corpus-driven studies of specialized language
• Sociolinguistic and ethnographic approaches to professional communication
• Pedagogical research in LSP and multilingual education
• Translation, terminology, and mediation in specialized discourse
•Digital communication and multimodal analysis
Contributions are expected to provide original insights, rigorous methodological frameworks, or empirically grounded findings. IJMLSP aims to foster research that reflects global realities by encouraging studies addressing cross-cultural communication, multilingual knowledge transfer, language policy in professional settings, and international professional discourse practices. The journal publishes original research articles, research reports, case studies, and book reviews, and appears biannually.
Aims and Scope
The International Journal of Multilingualism and Languages for Specific Purposes (IJMLSP) aims to advance scholarly research on multilingual communication in specialized domains by providing an international platform for the dissemination of theoretical, empirical, and methodological studies in the fields of Multilingualism, Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP), and English for Academic Purposes (EAP). The journal places particular emphasis on the role of multilingual practices in shaping communication, knowledge construction, and learning in academic and professional contexts across diverse international settings.
The journal seeks to promote interdisciplinary dialogue across the fields of applied linguistics, multilingualism studies, discourse analysis, translation studies, terminology, and professional communication, with a focus on theoretically grounded, methodologically rigorous, and pedagogically relevant scholarship that addresses the complexities of language use in specialized domains.
The journal encourages interdisciplinary perspectives and welcomes contributions from scholars and practitioners in applied linguistics, education, communication studies, and related fields. Submissions may adopt qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches, provided they demonstrate methodological rigor and make a clear contribution to the advancement of research and practice in multilingualism, LSP, and EAP.
Research Areas
IJMLSP welcomes original contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:
Multilingual practices, including translanguaging and cross-linguistic interaction, in academic and professional communication
Pedagogical approaches to LSP and EAP, including curriculum design, materials development, and assessment in multilingual contexts
Academic and professional discourse analysis, including genre studies across disciplines and institutional settings
Corpus-informed and data-driven research on academic and specialized language, including terminology, phraseology, and disciplinary variation
English for Academic Purposes (EAP), including academic literacy development, writing and reading practices, and disciplinary communication in higher education
English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) and its implications for multilingual teaching, learning, and communication
Communication in specialized domains (e.g., business, healthcare, law, engineering, and science), with attention to multilingual and intercultural dimensions
Translation, terminology management, and mediation in specialized and academic discourse
Cross-cultural and intercultural communication in academic and professional environments
Language policy, planning, and practices in higher education institutions and professional settings, particularly in multilingual contexts
Digital communication, multimodality, and the dissemination of academic and specialized knowledge in multilingual environments
Innovations in pedagogy and technology-enhanced learning in LSP and EAP
Specific Focus Areas & Topics of Interest
Multilingual Communication in Professional Contexts
The journal invites contributions that examine the role of multilingualism in shaping communication practices across a range of professional and specialized domains. Particular attention is given to how language use reflects, constructs, and negotiates expertise, authority, and knowledge in workplace and institutional settings.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Multilingual interaction and communication practices in the workplace and professional environments
Discourse and communication in specialized fields such as healthcare, law, science, engineering, and business, with attention to multilingual and intercultural dimensions
The negotiation of expertise, authority, and professional identity through multilingual discourse
The role of English and other languages in professional communication within globalized and multilingual contexts
Cross-linguistic and cross-cultural communication strategies in international professional settings
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