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Volume 2 Issue 1


Journal of Language Service Studies

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10 articles
ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 3 February 2026

Integrated Management of Interpretation and Translation for Large-Scale Events under the Buddhism Yichang Tradition

Hairuo Wang

Journal of Language Service Studies · 1–13 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.379

Managing translation and interpreting services for large-scale international events presents significant challenges, particularly in implementing an integrated management model that synergizes both modalities. Research in this area, especially practice-oriented case studies, remains limited. This paper addresses this gap by cond

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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 4 February 2026

The Evolution and Application of Thematic Analysis in Language Services Research: Methodological Challenges, Reflections, and Future Directions

Xiaoming Tian, Siyi Sun, Lihua Xu

Journal of Language Service Studies · 14–27 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.399

This article provides a critical examination of the evolution, application, and methodological implications of thematic analysis (TA) within language services research. Drawing on the principles of reflexive thematic analysis (RTA) as both an organizing and interpretive framework, the study reviews and synthesizes existing liter

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 17 February 2026

Strategic Self-Praise in Anonymous Language Service Platforms: A Pragmatic Study of Dating Advertisements on QQ Zone Confession Wall in China

Muwen Yang, Qianyu Chen, Jinlong Yang

Journal of Language Service Studies · 28–38 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.411

The development of the internet has made online socializing and partner seeking possible, thereby enabling single individuals to communicate and match with one another across temporal and geographical boundaries within virtual spaces. The rise of online dating has drawn scholarly attention from fields such as sociology, psycholo

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 19 March 2026

Reconceptualising Language Services in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Technological Efficiency with Human Expertise

Olusegun Oladele Jegede

Journal of Language Service Studies · 39–49 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.413

This position paper argues that sustainable progress in the language service industry depends on harmonising artificial intelligence with human expertise rather than replacing human practitioners. It begins by tracing the evolution of language services from traditional human translation to artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted w

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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 26 March 2026

Maritime Language Services for Shanghai International Shipping Center: An Innovative Model and Its Implementations

Yang Liu

Journal of Language Service Studies · 50–65 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.422

The construction of Shanghai’s International Shipping Center has entered into a more advanced phase of development, in which the soft infrastructure such as language service capabilities manifested its indispensable role. Yet the potential of maritime language services in the pursuit of the Center’s capacity to sustain global co

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 29 March 2026

Emergency Language Services in Linguistically Diverse Regions: Toward Inclusive Language Policy in Disaster Management in Garzê, China

Hongmei Han, Huiyan Wang, Xiaohai Liu, Yanhua Zhu, Qi Wang, Haibo Wu

Journal of Language Service Studies · 66–84 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.137

In multiethnic, multilingual, and hazard-prone regions, language is not only a medium of communication, but a critical determinant of inclusion and survival during emergencies. This study examines the intersection of language policy and emergency governance in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in China, where linguistic di

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 14 April 2026

Measuring English Foreign Trade Correspondence Writing Self-Efficacy: Scale Development and Validation

Yanchao Yang, Hongtu Zheng, Yang Lu, Sijia Xue, Bosheng Jing, Yue Wang, Jialing Zhong

Journal of Language Service Studies · 85–99 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.80

With the growing importance of English as a global lingua franca in international trade, the ability to write effective foreign trade correspondence has become an essential skill. However, beyond acquiring knowledge and skills, learners’ self-efficacy—their confidence in applying business knowledge, navigating cultural differenc

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 16 April 2026

Space, Place, and Tourism: A Visual Ethnography of Linguistic Landscapes in West Lake, Hangzhou, China

Jiexin Li, Zhixin Wang, Bin Ai

Journal of Language Service Studies · 100–118 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.99

Space-making is a popular and crucial issue in city planning and tourism development, and scholars have approached the topic from distinctive perspectives; this paper contributes to the discussion by examining a travel spot’s space from the perspective of linguistic landscapes in West Lake, Hangzhou, China. The research found th

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 20 April 2026

Bridging Policy and Practice: The Mediating Role of China’s Crisis Translation Scholarship in the 2020 Public Health Response

Qiaoling Liu, Lintao Qi

Journal of Language Service Studies · 119–132 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.368

To address the persistent gap between policy design and on-the-ground implementation across diverse linguistic and cultural settings, this paper proposes the Policy–Scholarship–Practice (PSP) continuum as an integrated methodological framework. The continuum foregrounds scholarship as the key mediating force that enables dynamic

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 27 April 2026

A Comparative Study on the Discursive Strategies of Chinese and American Corporate Communication Based on Impression Management

Lin Li, Ning Li

Journal of Language Service Studies · 133–150 · 10.63385/jlss.v2i1.305

Under the theoretical framework of impression management theory, interactional metadiscourse theory, and conceptual metaphor theory, this study intends to explore how Chinese and U.S. listed companies engage in impression management by manipulating tone and comprehensibility through discursive strategies, including hedges, boost

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