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Call for Papers Alfinge, Revista de Filología

“(Parallel) Corpus-Based Approaches to Language and Data: Generative AI Applications in Focus”

Special issue editors

  • Leticia Moreno-Pérez (Universidad de Valladolid)
  • Belén López-Arroyo (Universidad de Valladolid)

Presentation of the Special Issue

Following the 5th International Symposium Parallel Corpora (PaCor 2025) at the University of Valladolid in May 2025 on “(Parallel) Corpus-Based Approaches to Language and Data: Generative AI Applications in Focus”, this special issue seeks to share some of the key discussions showcased at this international forum. The primary aim of the symposium was to promote discussion and reflection and to explore the dynamic intersections between generative artificial intelligence and linguistic corpora.

These intersections open new pathways for research, technological development, and practical applications. By bridging linguistic research with AI-driven content generation, corpus-based models are transforming fields such as education, technology, communication, and services. These models enable adaptive content generation, enhancing contextual understanding and personalization while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between linguists, engineers, and industry professionals. 

To maximize the potential of generative AI, continuous learning and corpus adaptation are essential, requiring advanced techniques for dynamic updating and performance optimization. Effective corpus management, from data collection to maintenance, is critical across academic, industrial, and managerial contexts. Looking ahead, emerging trends in research and investment will shape the evolution of generative AI, emphasizing innovation, ethical considerations, and the strategic development of new applications in natural language processing.

To foster this dialogue, this special issue of Alfinge will highlight the latest knowledge that emerges from the interdisciplinary research. We invite submissions from researchers across the disciplines who employ empirical approaches, including (but not limited to) corpus-based, generative AI and computational methods to address professional communication in multilingual contexts. We are interested in submissions including, but not limited to the following questions: 

  • The role of large language models (LLMs) in corpus linguistics
  • Generative AI applications in translation and multilingual corpora
  • Ethical implications of AI-generated language data
  • Enhancing language teaching with AI and corpora
  • Cross-linguistic and cross-cultural considerations in AI-generated texts
  • Multilingual translation and professional writing
  • Corpus encoding

The types of research projects accepted for this special issue include but are not limited to:

  • research reports
  • integrative literature reviews
  • case studies
  • tutorials
  • teaching cases

Submission deadline: September 30, 2025