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Compilation and Translation Review

Compilation and Translation Review (CTR) is a semi-annual journal that was first published in September of 2008. As an academic journal in Taiwan that promotes both theoretical and practical research on the study and practice of translation and compilation, CTR publications include research papers, forums, book reviews, translation reviews and translation annotations. The CTR Advisory and Editorial Board consist of renowned scholars from Asia, Europe and North America; this international breadth and depth further enhances the CTR’s academic prestige. The CTR has received the approval of the Research Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Ministry of Science and Technology, and was incorporated into the database of the Taiwan Humanities Citation Index (THCI). The CTR adopts the policy of Creative Commons, meaning all previously-published articles can be downloaded for free.

  • Publication Frequency: Semi-annual (2 issues per year)
  • Honors: Taiwan Humanities Core Index (THCI), Scopus
  • ISSN: 2071-4858 (Print)/2071-4866 (Online)

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  • Author Information Form
  • Copyright Authorization Agreement
  • Declaration of Using AI Collaboration and Scope

Call for Papers
Compilation and Translation Review
National Academy for Educational Research

  1. Compilation and Translation Review aims to publish research papers in the fields of translation and compilation studies. This journal is published twice a year, in March and September. We welcome submissions all year round and all submissions are reviewed upon receipt.
  2. This journal accepts submissions written in traditional Chinese and English, the following types of submission are welcome:

    TypeDescription of ContentThemeSuggested Length1
    Research PaperOriginal academic research on compilation and translation with clear and well-organized objectives, methods and conclusions.Compilation and translation studies, compilation and translation theories, translation skills training, the translation industry, translation and culture, and studies on language education policies related to compilation and translation.Chinese language manuscripts should not exceed 20,000 characters. English manuscripts should not exceed 12,000 words.
    CommentaryAnalysis, review and comparison of current research studies in order to enhance academic and practical research: e.g., comments on language education policies related to compilation and translation; comments and feedback on teaching translation; the exchange of ideas and opinions about reviewing papers and editing; introduction of different branches of translation; the development of the translation and compilation industry; and discussion of the translation of academic terms.3,000-5,000 characters
    Book Review2Introduction and criticism of new booksImportant published works in translation studies3,000-5,000 characters
    Translation ReviewCritical essays on translated worksTranslated publications in professional fields3,000-5,000 characters
    Special SubmissionTranslation Annotation, Interview, Forum3, etc.Topics mentioned above.Chinese Manuscripts should not exceed 20,000 characters. English Manuscripts should not exceed 12,000 words.

    • 1 The editorial board reserves the right to adjust the length if needed. The Chinese title is limited to 30 characters and the English title is limited to 12 words. The author should provide a running head (limit: Chinese 20 characters / English 50 characters).
    • 2 Book Reviews will be invited by the editorial board.
    • 3 Forum articles will be provided by the editorial board.

  3. Chinese manuscripts should use traditional Chinese characters. Chinese translations of foreign places, book titles, or people’s names should be incorporated, and the original language should appear. When translating academic terms into Chinese, please consult the National Academy for Educational Research Web of Words (https://terms.naer.edu.tw). Please attach clear, high-resolution digital files for pictures and special signs.
  4. Manuscripts that have already been published elsewhere are not allowed to be submitted. If the content will require the copyright of a third party, the author should get permission from the original owner according to the Copyright Act.
  5. Manuscripts submitted must abide by the publication ethics of this journal. Anyone who violates academic ethics or submits same manuscript to different journals at the same time will be rejected and no more submissions will be accepted within one year.
  6. This journal prohibits AI as a co-author. If a manuscript uses generative artificial intelligence technology in collaboration, the authors should disclose the scope and method of using generative artificial intelligence technology in the “Research Methods” or “Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Statement” section of the manuscript, or cite it in accordance with the APA format (please refer to the manuscript submission guidelines of this journal).
  7. Submitted manuscripts must comply with the academic ethics guidelines for researchers issued by the National Science and Technology Council and must not contain any inappropriate author listings. If it is necessary to change the author before the manuscript is accepted for publication, an “Author Change Application Form” must be filled out and approved by the editorial board of this journal before the change can be made. Once the manuscript is accepted for publication, the author cannot be changed.
  8. Manuscripts should adhere to the latest APA format, and those which fail to do so will be returned for revision. Authors should keep one copy of their manuscripts. Manuscripts which meet the requirements will be subjected to double-blind reviews. Those which pass the first and second reviews will be sent to the Editorial Board for a final decision. The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit manuscripts, so if the author is not willing to change the content of his/her article, prior notice should be given to the Editorial Board.
  9. Authors must submit the following documents along with their manuscripts:
    • 1.Author Information Form (Download)
    • 2.Copyright Authorization Agreement (Download)
    • 3.Declaration of Using AI Collaboration and Scope (Download)
    • 4. Electronic files of the manuscript and related figures and tables be accompanied by the following documents, depending on the category of the submitted manuscript:
      • (1) Research paper:
        • (A)Title Page:
          • (a) Chinese and English titles
          • (b) Author’s name in Chinese and English
          • (c) Other relevant descriptions of the manuscript if needed.
        • (B) Chinese and English Abstracts (maximum word count for Chinese abstracts: 500 characters; for English abstracts: 300 words), Chinese and English keywords.
        • (C) Main Text
        • (D) References and Appendices
      • (2) Commentary
        • (A) Title Page:
          • (a) Chinese and English Title
          • (b) Author’s name in Chinese and English
          • (c) Other relevant information may be provided
        • (B) Main Text
        • (C) References and Appendices
      • (3) Translation review:
        • (A) Title Page:
          • (a) Chinese and English Title
          • (b) Author’s name in Chinese and English
          • (c) Title of the translated work and the original work
          • (d) Name of the translator and original author (editor)
          • (e) Publication information (location, publisher’s name, publication date)
          • (f) Total number of pages
          • (g) ISBN
          • (h) Book price
          • (i) Other descriptions of the book if needed
        • (B) Main Text
        • (C) References and Appendices
      • (4) Special submission:
        • (A) Title page:
          • (a) Chinese and English Title
          • (b) Author’s name in Chinese and English
          • (c) Other relevant information may be provided
        • (B) Main Text
        • (C) References and Appendices
  10. Submission should be delivered to:
    • Compilation and Translation Review Editorial Board, National Academy for Educational Research
    • Phone: 02-7740-7803
    • Fax: 02-7740-7849
    • E-mail:ctr@mail.naer.edu.tw
    • Address: No.179, Sec. 1, Heping E. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106011, Taiwan
  11. Please download the relevant information from CTR website (https://naeraj.naer.edu.tw/wSite/CTR).

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