Dear colleagues, (apologies for cross-posting)
We are excited to remind you that there are just *7 days left to submit your abstract *for the Special Issue of Linguistica Antverpiensia, New Series – Themes in Translation Studies (2026) (Q1 Journal), dedicated to:
*Human-Centered, Augmented Machine Translation (HCAMT)* ( https://lans-tts.uantwerpen.be/index.php/LANS-TTS/announcement/view/26)
Guest-edited by myself and Sharon O'Brien (Dublin City University)
This special issue calls for research that challenges conventional paradigms of machine translation by focusing on human empowerment, user experience, and augmented collaboration between humans and language technologies.
We are particularly interested in contributions that explore: ✅ New methodologies for measuring human-MT interaction & MT user experience (MTUX) ✅ Studies on how MT can augment rather than replace human capabilities ✅ Issues of diversity, inclusion, and ethics in HCAMT ✅ How MT and AI can empower translators, interpreters, and multilingual communication in real-world contexts
*Submission Details:*
- Abstracts (500–1000 words) due by: 1 May 2025 - Submit to: vicent.brivaiglesias@dcu.ie and sharon.obrien@dcu.ie - If accepted, full papers (approx. 8,000 words) will be due: 1 December 2025
If you’re working with machine translation, user-centered design, accessibility, ethics, or Human-Computer Interaction, this is your moment to contribute to a leading venue and shape the future of human-centered translation technologies.
Please circulate this CfP widely among your networks and encourage colleagues to submit.
We look forward to receiving your proposals!
Warm regards,
*Vicent Briva-Iglesias, PhD*
MT and HCI Researcher
SFI Centre for Research Training in Digitally-Enhanced Reality (D-REAL)
School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies (SALIS)
Dublin City University