Translation and Global Communication

Editors

• Prof. Dr. Yun Wu, Tongji University, China
• Prof. Dr. Riccardo Moratto, Tongji University, China

Executive Editor

• Prof. Dr. Riccardo Moratto, Tongji University, China

Associate Editor

• Mengying Jiang, Tongji University, China

Assistant Editors

• Qilin Cao, Tongji University, China
• Yiqing Gu, Tongji University, China

Advisory Board

• Anthony Pym, University of Melbourne, Australia
• Douglas Robinson, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China
• Hua Zhu, University College London, UK
• Kobus Marais, University of the Free State, South Africa
• Luis Pérez-González, University of Agder, Norway
• Luise von Flotow, University of Ottawa, Canada
• Mona Baker, University of Oslo, Norway
• Rita Wilson, Monash University, Australia
• Şehnaz Tahir Gürçaglar, Bogazici University, Turkey

Editorial Board

• Antonio Leggieri, University of Palermo, Italy
• Binhua Wang, University of Leeds, UK
• Chris Song, University of Toronto, Canada
• Defeng Li, University of Macau, Macau, China
• Ge Song, BNU-HKBU United International College, China
• Haina Jin, Communication University of China, China
• Jonathan Evans, University of Glasgow, UK
• Ting Guo, University of Liverpool, UK
• Tong King Lee, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
• Wenqian Zhang, University of Exeter, UK
• Xuemei Chen, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China
• Yifeng Sun, University of Macau, Macau, China

Use of Generative AI

Does your serial title offer an online statement on the use of GenAI?
Yes.

GenAI policy

• Authors may use generative AI tools for language editing (grammar, clarity) with human oversight, and remain fully responsible for accuracy, originality, and integrity.
• AI tools must not be listed as authors.
• If AI tools are used beyond minor language polishing (e.g., drafting sections, translation, analysis, figure generation), authors must include an AI Use Statement describing the tool and purpose.
• Reviewers/editors must not upload confidential manuscripts into third-party AI tools unless confidentiality and permissions are ensured.

Publication standards

Publication ethics & publication malpractice statement.

1) Purpose and standards
Translation and Global Communication is committed to maintaining high ethical and professional standards in scholarly publishing. The journal follows the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing and applies COPE guidance when handling publication ethics issues.

2) Editorial independence and fair decision-making
Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit (originality, rigor, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope). Decisions are not influenced by authors’ nationality, ethnicity, institutional affiliation, political beliefs, race, religion, gender, or other personal characteristics.

3) Peer review integrity and confidentiality
All submissions considered for publication undergo peer review by experts who are independent of the journal’s editorial staff. Editors and reviewers must treat submissions as confidential and must not use unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the authors’ explicit written consent.

4) Authorship and contributorship
Authorship should accurately reflect who made substantial contributions to the work and who can take public responsibility for its content. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that:

• all listed authors meet authorship criteria and approve the final version;
• no qualified contributor is omitted (no ghost authorship);
• no author is listed without appropriate contribution (no gift/guest authorship); and
• any change in authorship after submission is justified and confirmed in writing by all authors.

5) Originality, multiple submissions, and redundant publication
Authors must confirm that their manuscript:

• is original and has not been published previously in the same or substantially similar form;
• is not under consideration elsewhere (no simultaneous/multiple submissions); and
• is not a redundant or duplicate publication (including inappropriate “salami slicing”).
• Any overlapping or related manuscripts (including preprints, conference papers, theses, or working papers) must be disclosed at submission with an explanation of the novelty of the submitted work.

6) Plagiarism, text recycling, and permissions
Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. This includes unattributed copying, close paraphrase without citation, and reuse of figures/tables without permission. Where the journal considers text recycling acceptable (e.g., limited reuse in methods sections), it must be transparent, appropriately cited, and not misleading.

7) Data integrity, falsification/fabrication, and reproducibility
Data fabrication, falsification, manipulation, or selective reporting that misleads readers is prohibited. Authors must present methods and evidence clearly and retain underlying data/materials where applicable. The journal may request supporting data or documentation as part of editorial assessment.

8) Citation manipulation and metric gaming
Citation manipulation is prohibited. This includes coercive citation, adding irrelevant citations to increase metrics, or any attempt to distort the scholarly record. Authors should cite sources for scholarly reasons only.

9) Conflicts of interest (competing interests)
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could be perceived to influence their work or judgment. Conflicts will be managed through transparent editorial steps (e.g., assigning an alternative editor or replacing conflicted reviewers).

10) Ethical oversight (human participants and sensitive data)
Where research involves human participants (e.g., interviews, surveys, experiments) or sensitive personal data, authors must confirm that:

• ethical review/approval was obtained where required;
• informed consent procedures were followed; and
• privacy and confidentiality safeguards were implemented.

11) Use of generative AI tools
The journal requires transparency and accountability regarding generative AI use:

• AI tools must not be listed as authors.
• Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the work.
• Any material use of generative AI beyond minor language editing (e.g., drafting text, translation, analysis, figure generation) must be disclosed in the manuscript (tool and purpose).

12) Screening and handling suspected misconduct
The journal takes reasonable steps to identify and prevent publication of papers where misconduct has occurred (including plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication/falsification, citation manipulation, and compromised peer review). When concerns are raised before or after publication, the journal will investigate using a documented process consistent with COPE guidance, which may include:

• contacting authors for an explanation and evidence;
• consulting independent experts; and/or
• contacting relevant institutions when appropriate.

13) Corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions
To maintain the integrity of the scholarly record, the journal may issue:

• Correction (for honest errors that do not invalidate the main conclusions),
• Expression of Concern (when potentially serious issues exist but an investigation is ongoing or inconclusive), and
• Retraction (when findings are unreliable due to major error or misconduct, redundant publication, or unethical research).

14) Complaints and appeals
Authors may appeal editorial decisions or lodge complaints about peer review, editorial conduct, or publication ethics. Complaints and appeals should be submitted in writing to the editorial office with supporting evidence. The journal will investigate fairly and may seek independent advice.

15) Post-publication discussion and critiques
The journal welcomes evidence-based scholarly critique after publication. Readers may submit concerns or critiques to the editorial office. The editor may invite a response from the authors and may seek independent expert advice. Outcomes may include no action, publication of a response/correspondence (if the journal offers this format), or an update to the scholarly record (correction/expression of concern/retraction) consistent with COPE-aligned processes.

16) Intellectual property
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work respects intellectual property rights, including obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material and properly acknowledging all sources.

17) Advertising and marketing
If the journal accepts advertising, advertisements are clearly separated from editorial content and do not influence editorial decisions. Any direct marketing or manuscript solicitation carried out on behalf of the journal is accurate, appropriate, and not misleading.

Principles of Transparency and Best Practice checklist
Website
Translation and Global Communication
A peer-reviewed journal on translation as a form of global communication.
ISSN (Print):
eISSN (Online):

Aims & Scope
Translation and Global Communication publishes original, high-quality scholarship at the intersection of translation studies and global communication. The journal welcomes research that examines how translation operates as a communicative, cultural, political, and technological practice in transnational contexts.
We consider, including but not limited to:

• Translation and international/global communication
• Multimodal and audiovisual translation
• Platformed, digital, and AI-enabled translation practices
• Translation in public diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, media, and institutions
• Translation in specialized domains (e.g., business, healthcare, science and technology)
• Translation, circulation, reception, and audience/user engagement
• Translation policy, ethics, and professional practice in global settings

Types of submissions:

• Research Articles
• Review Essays/Book Reviews
• Special Issue contributions (theme-based)

Readership
The journal serves an international readership including:

• Researchers and academics in translation studies, media/communication studies, cultural studies, linguistics, and adjacent fields
• Graduate students (Master’s and PhD)
• Practitioners and professionals working in translation, localization, media, publishing, and international communication

What we consider for publication
We consider manuscripts that are:

• Within scope and written for an international scholarly readership
• Original and make a clear contribution (theoretical, methodological, or empirical)
• Methodologically sound, ethically conducted (where applicable), and clearly argued
• Properly referenced, with accurate and complete citations

Authorship & contributorship
Authorship should reflect substantial scholarly contribution and accountability. All listed authors must:

• Have made meaningful contributions to the conception/design, data/analysis, or interpretation of the work;
• Participate in drafting or critical revision;
• Approve the final version; and
• Accept responsibility for the integrity of the work.
• The corresponding author takes primary responsibility for communication with the journal during submission, peer review, and publication, and for ensuring that all coauthors meet authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript.

Originality, multiple submissions, and redundant publication
By submitting to the journal, authors confirm that:

• The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere (no simultaneous/multiple submissions).
• The manuscript has not been published previously in the same or substantially similar form and is not a redundant/duplicate publication.
• Any related prior dissemination (e.g., thesis, preprint, conference paper, working paper) is transparently disclosed at submission, and any overlap is clearly explained.

Ethical and professional standards (non-misleading statements)
The journal is committed to high ethical and professional standards in scholarly publishing and follows recognized best-practice principles. The website and journal communications:

• Do not guarantee acceptance, and do not promise unrealistically short peer-review times;
• Provide accurate information about the journal’s scope, editorial process, and policies; and
• Do not mimic or misrepresent association with other journals or publishers.

Peer review
All research articles are evaluated through peer review by experts who are independent of the journal’s editorial staff. The journal clearly indicates which content is peer reviewed.

Ownership and management
The journal is sponsored by Research Center for Chinese Discourse and Global Communication at Tongji University. The publisher is Peter Lang. Editorial decisions are made independently by the editorial team. Sponsorship does not influence editorial decisions.

Governing body

Editorial Team

Editors-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Yun Wu and Prof. Dr. Riccardo Moratto, Tongji University, China

Executive Editor:
Prof. Dr. Riccado Moratto, Tongji University, China

Associate Editors:
Mengying Jiang, Tongji University (China)
Qilin Cao, Tongji University (China)

Editorial Office Contact
Email: tgc@tongji.edu.cn

Editorial Board
Binhua Wang, University of Leeds, UK
Chris Song, University of Toronto, Canada
Defeng Li, University of Macau, Macau, China
Ge Song, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Haina Jin, Communication University of China, China
Jonathan Evans, University of Glasgow, UK
Ting Guo, University of Liverpool, UK
Tong King Lee, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Wenqian Zhang, University of Exeter, UK
Xuemei Chen, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China
Yifeng Sun, University of Macau, Macau, China
Yiqing Gu, Tongji University, China

Copyright and Licensing

Articles are published under CC BY 4.0 (license displayed on each article HTML/PDF). Authors retain copyright.

Author fees: No submission fees.

Process for identification of and dealing with allegations of research misconduct

We screen for plagiarism and handle suspected misconduct (plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication/falsification, citation manipulation) following COPE guidance; outcomes may include rejection, correction, expression of concern, or retraction.

Publication Ethics

Translation and Global Communication is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record and to applying recognized best-practice standards in scholarly publishing, including the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing and relevant COPE guidance.

1) Authorship and contributorship
Authorship criteria
Authorship should accurately reflect substantial intellectual contribution and accountability for the work. All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to be accountable for the integrity of the work.

Corresponding author responsibilities
The corresponding author takes primary responsibility for communication with the journal during submission, peer review, and publication, and for ensuring that all listed authors meet authorship criteria and approve the final version.

Unacceptable practices
The journal does not accept:

• ghost authorship (uncredited contributors who should qualify as authors)
• gift/guest authorship (authors listed without sufficient contribution).

Changes to authorship
Requests to add/remove/reorder authors after submission must be justified and confirmed in writing by all authors.

2) Complaints and appeals
The journal provides a clear route for complaints (about editorial processes, peer review conduct, delays, or ethics issues) and appeals (of editorial decisions).

How to submit
Send complaints/appeals to tgc@tongji.edu.cn with:

• manuscript/article title and ID/DOI (if applicable),
• a clear description of the issue,
• supporting evidence/documents.