Constructions

CONSTRUCTIONS offers a forum for linguistic research concerned with the structure, use, function, and development of ‘constructions’ in language and linguistics. The journal aims at a balanced integration of both notional, informal approaches to constructions in general and more formal treatments, as for example, within the framework of construction grammar. One of the long-term goals is to establish contact between researchers from various perspectives. The term ‘construction’ as understood in this journal is deliberately chosen to have a broad extension and not be limited to any specific definition or linguistic orientation. Constructions is not restricted to any particular language or language family, and aims at combining theoretical, empirical, and applied issues.
CONSTRUCTIONS is published as an open access, peer-reviewed electronic journal. As such, it departs from traditional print journals in at least three important ways:
Online availability: Constructions will only be available online, through a freely accessible online content system. Articles may be printed by subscribers for private use only. Copyright generally remains with the author(s).
Speedy publication: To ensure a timely publication of current research, Constructions aims at publishing submitted manuscripts within a period of no more than six months. It will not be published in volume and issue form, but throughout the year, as articles become ready for publication. Constructions is part of a large scale project launched by the Ministry of Science and Research of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany to establish digital peer publishing as an alternative to print journals (http://www.dipp.nrw.de). Full publishing services, including citability, archival storage, and copyright management will be provided by the Hochschulbibliothekszentrum NRW ‘Centre of University Libraries’ in Cologne (http://www.hbz-nrw.de). These services also include the provision of professional software for handling the whole publication process from submission to final publication in an efficient standardized format.
Innovative formats: The online platform will also allow for new and innovative publication formats, as for example the publication of research materials and comprehensive data sets in digital format, including audio-visual material, online presentations, and electronic data bases. ISSN: 1860-2010
Language: English, German
Publisher: University of Duesseldorf
Published: twice a year
Key words: language, linguistics
Start year: 2004
Call for manuscripts: Manuscripts should be submitted as an .rtf file to constructions@phil-fak.uni-duesseldorf.de
MLA: Yes; not indexed
Search engine: Yes
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