Journal of Language Situation and Language Service (JLSLS) (Print ISSN 3078-3755; Online ISSN: 3104-5065) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Hong Kong Information Education Publishing Company Limited. JLSLS publishes two issues each year in both Chinese and English. There are no Article Processing Charges (APC) for submissions, and all content is fully open access.
Scope and Topics
JLSLS focuses on a wide range of topics related to language situation and language service, including:
• Language Situation and Language Service
• Language planning, language governance, language survey
• Language translation, language teaching
• Language competence, language function
• Language resources and protection
• Language industry, language consumption
• Language and culture inheritance
This journal encourages interdisciplinary research, particularly on emerging topics such as the integration of artificial intelligence in language situation and language service. In line with international standard, JLSLS does not have fixed sections or columns, but accepts high-quality research within these areas of focus.
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Xuan Jiancong, Guangzhou University, China
Associate Editor-in-Chief
Wang Hailan, Guangzhou University, China
Editorial Assistants
Xia Zhong, Guangzhou Huashang College, China
Song Di, Hanshan Normal University, China
Quan Yuzhen, Guangxi Science & Technology Normal University, China
Members of the Editorial Board
Wang Chunhui, Capital Normal University, China
Li Fei, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China
Dong Hongjie, Xi'an University, China
Wang Hui, Zhejiang Normal University, China
Zhang Huiyu, Zhejiang University, China
Li Jia, Yunnan University, China
Zhang Jie, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, China
Cho Jinhyun, Macquarie University, Australia
Paul Kerswill, University of York, United Kingdom
Wang Lifei, Beijing Language and Culture University, China
Shen Qi, Tongji University, China
Zhang Tianwei, Beijing Foreign Studies University, China
Zhang Weiguo, Shandong University, China
Fang Xiaobing, Nanjing University, China
Gao Xuesong, University of New South Wales, Australia
Luo Yongxian, University of Melbourne, Australia
Originality and Copyright
Submissions to JLSLS must be original works that have not been previously published or submitted for considerations elsewhere. Authors are responsible for any potential copyright issues. By submitting a manuscript, the author agrees to grant the journal permission to publish the article in electronic form and promote it through various platforms, including the journal's official website and WeChat account. Copyright ©2025 held by Journal of Language Situation and Language Service. All rights reserved. No copy shall be made without the permission of the publisher.
Disclaimer
The opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal or its publisher.