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Call for Papers #1: Special Issue on Language Teaching in the Digital Era
Guest Editors
Ammar Tekin, PhD (Düzce University, Turkey)
Muhammad Ahkam Arifin, MSc (Washington State University, USA)
The Scope
The Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology invites submissions for a special issue on Language Teaching in the Digital Era. As we continue to navigate an increasingly digital world, the landscape of language teaching is evolving at an unprecedented pace. This special issue aims to explore the transformative impact of digital technologies on language education and to present innovative approaches and research findings in this dynamic field.
The integration of digital tools and platforms into language teaching has opened new avenues for enhancing learning experiences and outcomes. Digital technologies are reshaping how languages are taught and learned. As these technologies continue to advance, it is crucial to understand their implications for pedagogy, curriculum design, and learner engagement.
This special issue seeks to address (but not limited to) the following topics:
• The effectiveness of digital tools in language teaching and learning.
• Innovations in digital language teaching methodologies and practices.
• The role of artificial intelligence in language education.
• Strategies for integrating digital technologies into traditional language teaching frameworks.
• The impact of digital communication platforms on language acquisition and intercultural competence.
• Challenges and opportunities related to digital equity and access in language education.
We invite submissions from researchers, educators, and practitioners that contribute to a deeper understanding of how digital technologies are transforming language teaching and learning. Research articles are welcome.
Submission Instructions
The full-text manuscripts addressing the special issue’s focus should be submitted through the Editorial Park manuscript submission system (https://www.editorialpark.com/jpsp/login), which can also be accessed through the website (https://www.j-psp.com/ ). Please carefully review the Author Guidelines and Submission Preparation Checklist before preparing your manuscript.
The Guest Editors would welcome contributions of up to 8000 words, references and appendices included. Longer manuscripts will need to be approved.
Important Notes:
When submitting your final manuscript, please select the issue type as “special issue” and “Language Teaching in the Digital Era”. You can also include a note in the field ‘Comments for the Editor’ indicating that the paper addresses this special issue.
Because all costs, including plagiarism detection, layout and galley, references, attribution, and attribution check for the special issues, are covered by Octagon Education Services, authors are not charged any fee at any stage of the publication process.
Deadlines for Authors
| Stage |
Deadline |
| Manuscript submission |
20 December 2025 |
| First review decision |
10 January 2026 |
| Second review decision |
10 February 2026 |
| Final version submission |
20 March 2026 |
| Expected publication |
May 2026 |
Call for Papers #2: Special Issue on the Educational Impacts of Immigration and Refugees
Guest Editors
Dr. Abdi Güngör (Düzce University, Turkey)
Dr. Halil İbrahim Sarı (Texas A&M University, USA)
Dr. Jessie Shepherd (University of York, United Kingdom)
The Scope
Immigration has been a social reality throughout history, driven by wars, disasters, economic challenges, and political conflicts. Migration creates multifaceted challenges for both migrant populations and host communities across economic, cultural, educational, psychological, and public health domains. In recent decades, immigration and refugee movements have become defining global issues, underscoring the need for sustained research and cross-sector collaboration to promote mutual adaptation and social cohesion.
This special issue aims to examine the multidimensional causes and consequences of immigration on education systems, addressing both challenges and effective strategies for adaptation and inclusion.
Cross-sectional and longitudinal survey studies can elucidate the dynamic relationships between psychological, social, and educational variables across different stages of migration. Qualitative research can provide in-depth insights into the adaptation experiences of migrants and the responses of host communities across various phases of resettlement. Experimental designs can evaluate the effectiveness of targeted interventions aimed at improving adaptation outcomes and addressing co-occurring psychosocial and educational challenges. Key research questions may include, but are not limited to:
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What are the short-, medium-, and long-term effects of migration on students’ educational access, learning outcomes, and academic trajectories?
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How does migration reshape instructional, linguistic, and psychosocial support needs within host education systems?
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How do host community attitudes toward refugee learners influence classroom dynamics, teacher expectations, and student achievement?
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Which educational policies support or hinder the academic integration of refugee and migrant learners into host school systems?
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Which school-based or education-focused interventions have demonstrated effectiveness—or limitations—in improving academic participation, inclusion, and learning outcomes among refugee and migrant students?
We invite both empirical and theoretical contributions on topics including, but not limited to:
- Experiences of refugees
- Experiences of locals
- Ethnic conflicts
- Discrimination
- Assimilation
- Adaptation
- Impacts of migration on education
- Potential prevention and intervention on negative consequences related to migration
Submission Instructions
The full-text manuscripts addressing the special issue’s focus should be submitted through the Editorial Park manuscript submission system (https://www.editorialpark.com/jpsp/login ), which can also be accessed through the website (https://www.j-psp.com/ ). Please carefully review the Author Guidelines and Submission Preparation Checklist before preparing your manuscript.
Manuscripts should not exceed 9,000 words (including references and appendices). Longer manuscripts may be considered upon approval.
Important Notes:
When submitting your final manuscript, please select the issue type as “special issue” and “Special Issue on the Educational Impacts of Immigration and Refugees”. You can also include a note in the field ‘Comments for the Editor’ indicating that the paper addresses “Special Issue on the Effects of Immigration and Refugee on Education” special issue.
All publication-related costs—including plagiarism screening, layout and typesetting, reference editing, and attribution checks—are fully covered by Octagon Education Services; therefore, authors are not charged any fees at any stage of the submission or publication process.
Deadlines for Authors
| Stage |
Deadline |
| Manuscript submission |
15 July 2026 |
| First review decision |
15 August 2026 |
| Second review decision |
15 September 2026 |
| Final version submission |
15 October 2026 |
| Expected publication |
November 2026 |
Previous Special Issues
1.Critical and emergent issues in education: 21st-century skills
2.The use of AI in Education