About the Journal

Focus and Scope

LSP International Journal (LSPI Journal) aims to provide a forum for Language for Specific Purposes researchers, practitioners and users from all over the world to exchange research findings, experience and view on matters related to the following areas:

• LSP, EAP and ESP
• LSP and ESP initiatives (projects/techniques/innovations)
• LSP and ESP Teacher/Professional Training
• Academic/Workplace Literacy
• Discourse / Genre Analysis
• Materials/Course Design
• LSP and ESP Methodology
• Testing and Evaluation
• CALL
• Professional Discourse and Communication

Peer Review Process

The peer review process of LSP International is outlined through the inclusion of a dedicated section that provides detailed insights. This section serves as a comprehensive resource, offering transparency into the various dimensions of our peer review methodology. Notably, our approach exclusively involves external reviewers to ensure an impartial evaluation. To uphold the robustness of our double-blind peer review system, a minimum of two external reviewers assesses each manuscript. Decisively, the authority to determine manuscript acceptance rests with the section editor, with the involvement of the Editor-in-Chief reserved for exceptional cases. This strategic transparency allows authors, reviewers, and readers to gain a clear understanding of our evaluation procedure. By providing such comprehensive information, we uphold the principles of accountability, transparency, and excellence in our journal's content assessment.

Publication Frequency

LSP International Journal is published online with a frequency of two issues per year (June and December). Besides that, special issues of LSP International Journal will be published non-periodically from time to time.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.