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CALL FOR PAPERS: Language Resources and Evaluation Journal - Special Issue on Advancing Arabic Language Models: Resources, Evaluation, and Applications in the Era of Large Language Models

Springer Nature: https://link.springer.com/collections/ieheibhacc

Guest Editors: Wassim El Hajj (American University of Beirut - Mediterraneo, Cyprus) Hend S. Al-Khalifa (King Saud University, KSA) Ahmed Ali (Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA), KSA)

Overview This special issue aims to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and future directions in Arabic Language Models (LMs), with a particular focus on Large Language Models (LLMs). It addresses the critical need for robust language resources, comprehensive evaluation frameworks, and innovative applications that cater to the unique linguistic characteristics of Arabic, including its dialects. The issue brings together researchers, linguists, and practitioners to discuss state-of-the-art methodologies, datasets, and evaluation metrics that contribute to the development of more accurate, culturally aligned, and ethically sound Arabic LLMs. By focusing on the intersection of Arabic linguistics, artificial intelligence, and cultural studies, this special issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of Arabic LLMs, contributing significantly to the field of language resources and evaluation.

Topics of Interest We invite submissions on topics including, but not limited to, the following areas. Both original research contributions and substantial extensions of previously published work are welcome. · Development of large-scale datasets for Arabic, including dialectal varieties. · Novel approaches to Arabic language modeling, including deep learning and hybrid methodologies. · Evaluation frameworks and benchmarks for Arabic LLMs, with a focus on comprehensive assessment across dialects and tasks. · Cultural and ethical considerations in developing and deploying Arabic LLMs. · Applications of Arabic LLMs in education, communication, and other domains. · Challenges and solutions in handling the syntactic and dialectic variations of Arabic in LLMs. · Comparative studies of Arabic LLMs with other language models. · Techniques for improving the efficiency and performance of Arabic LLMs · Interpreting and explaining Arabic LLMs.

For further information on this initiative, please refer to https://link.springer.com/collections/ieheibhacc

IMPORTANT DATES Submission Deadline: November 1, 2025 Final Decisions: February 30, 2026 Publication: Second Quarter of 2026

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Authors should follow the "Instructions for Authors (https://link.springer.com/journal/10579/submission-guidelines)" on the LRE journal website.

Best Regards on behalf of the Guest Editors,

Wassim El Hajj Hend S. Al-Khalifa Ahmed Ali