Translation Spaces

Scope & Guideline

Connecting Theory and Practice in Translation Studies

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Translation Spaces with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2211-3711
PublisherJOHN BENJAMINS PUBLISHING CO
Support Open AccessNo
CountryNetherlands
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2016 to 2024
AbbreviationTRANSL SPACES / Transl. Spaces
Frequency2 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressPO BOX 36224, 1020 ME AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

Translation Spaces aims to explore the multifaceted dimensions of translation and localization, emphasizing the interplay between cultural, technological, and social factors. The journal provides a platform for innovative research methodologies and theoretical frameworks that address contemporary challenges in the field.
  1. Localization and Cultural Adaptation:
    The journal emphasizes the role of translation in localizing content across various media, particularly in video games and digital platforms, highlighting the need for cultural sensitivity.
  2. Machine Translation and Technology Integration:
    A significant focus is placed on the relationship between machine translation and human translation, exploring the implications of technology on translation practices and quality assessment.
  3. Job Satisfaction and Professional Well-being:
    Research often addresses the job satisfaction and quality of life for translators and interpreters, emphasizing the importance of these factors in professional practice.
  4. Ethics and Social Issues in Translation:
    The journal explores ethical dilemmas faced by translators and interpreters, particularly in public service contexts, and their impact on the profession and society.
  5. Experimental and Mixed Methodologies:
    Translation Spaces supports the use of innovative research methodologies, including experimental designs and mixed methods, to advance the understanding of translation processes and outcomes.
Recent publications in Translation Spaces reflect a dynamic shift towards emerging themes that resonate with current trends in translation studies, particularly in relation to technology and professional practice.
  1. Impact of Machine Translation on Professional Practices:
    The discourse surrounding the effectiveness and implications of machine translation is gaining traction, with studies examining how it interacts with human translation and affects job roles.
  2. Well-being and Job Satisfaction in Translation Professions:
    There is a growing focus on the well-being of translators and interpreters, addressing factors influencing job satisfaction and the implications of work conditions, especially post-COVID-19.
  3. Sustainable Development and Translation:
    Emerging themes connect translation practices with sustainable development goals, particularly in low-resource settings and the role of indirect translation in promoting sustainability.
  4. Cultural Localization in Gaming and Media:
    The localization of video games and other media is increasingly recognized as a critical area of study, highlighting the cultural and social implications of translation in entertainment.
  5. Ethical Dilemmas in Translation:
    An increasing number of papers are addressing ethical challenges and dilemmas faced by translators in various contexts, reflecting a growing awareness of the social responsibilities of the profession.

Declining or Waning

While Translation Spaces has seen a broad range of topics covered, certain themes appear to be losing prominence in recent publications, indicating a potential shift in the journal's focus.
  1. Traditional Literary Translation:
    There seems to be a decline in the exploration of traditional literary translation practices, as newer papers focus more on technology-driven approaches and localization.
  2. Historical Analysis of Translation Practices:
    Research that delves into historical aspects of translation and its evolution appears less frequently, suggesting a shift towards contemporary issues and methodologies.
  3. Translation of Humor and Cultural Nuances:
    The exploration of humor and its translation, which was more prominent in earlier publications, is becoming less common, as the journal prioritizes broader sociocultural and technological themes.
  4. Static Translation Models:
    There is a noticeable decrease in the use of rigid translation models and frameworks, as the journal increasingly favors dynamic and context-sensitive approaches.

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