Linguistica Lettica is a scientific journal published annually by the Latvian Language Institute of the University of Latvia, or UL (Latvia). The journal has been published in print since 1997. All electronic versions of Linguistica Lettica issues are available on the website of the Latvian Language Institute and in the repository of UL e-resources.
Scope
The journal focuses on Baltic linguistics with a strong emphasis on the comprehensive study of the Latvian language, its contact with other languages in Latvia and around the world, and other languages spoken in Latvia. However, experts from other disciplines are also invited to submit disciplinary and interdisciplinary papers on topical language issues, research theories, and methodologies.
In 2021, the editorial board of Linguistica Lettica began a new tradition of thematizing each issue of the journal around certain topic, theory, or method; each such theme can be viewed from both a disciplinary (linguistics) and interdisciplinary point of view, thus expanding our understanding of certain things and developing new scientific perspectives in Latvia. The description of each issue’s theme is announced in advance here, on the website of the Latvian Language Institute, during the annual Jānis Endzelīns commemoratory conference in Riga (Latvia), alongside a public call for submitting journal papers.
The aims in choosing each issue’s theme are: (1) to help authors look at their research topics from a different perspective, (2) to encourage researchers to search for and test new theoretical and methodological frameworks, and (3) to create a conceptually unified journal, helping readers navigate its range of scientific papers.
Originality and language
Linguistica Lettica publishes original, previously unpublished papers and reviews of current topics in Baltic linguistics by renowned experts and young researchers in Latvian, Lithuanian, English, and German.
Editorial board and reviewers
Linguistica Lettica has an international editorial board consisting of linguistics experts from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Japan, and the Czech Republic. In addition, foreign specialists are invited as anonymous reviewers, who evaluate the scientific quality and relevance of the submitted papers.
Publishing and re-publishing policy
Papers are published free of charge in Linguistica Lettica after receiving positive reviews. Each issue of the journal is published open-access, in print and electronic form. The copyright of the papers published in the journal belongs to the authors and the Latvian Language Institute. Reference is mandatory when quoting or republishing.
ISSN 1407-1932
Editor-in-Chief
Solvita BURR, Latvia/USA, University of Latvia / University of Washington
Editor assistant
Kristīne MEŽAPUĶE, Latvia, University of Latvia
Editorial Board
Ilze AUZIŅA, Latvia, University of Latvia
Laimute BALODE, Latvia / Finland, University of Latvia / University of Finland
Ina DRUVIETE, Latvia, University of Latvia
Irēna Ilga JANSONE, Latvia, University of Latvia
Daiki HORIGUCHI, Japan, Kyoto University
Diāna LAIVENIECE, Latvia, Liepaja Academy of the Riga Technical University
Sanita MARTENA, Latvia, Rezekne Academy of Technologies
Sanda RAPA, Latvia, University of Latvia
Daiva SINKEVIČIŪTĖ-VILLANUEVA-SVENSSON, Lithuania, Vilnius University
Anna STAFECKA, Latvia, University of Latvia
Michal ŠKRABAL, Czech Republic, Charles University
Agris TIMUŠKA, Latvia, University of Latvia
Lembit VABA, Estonia, Institute of the Estonian Language
Pēteris VANAGS, Latvia / Sweden, University of Latvia / Stockholm University
Andrejs VEISBERGS, Latvia, University of Latvia
On February 19–20, 2026, an international scientific conference “Research for Language Practice: Sociolinguistic Aspects, Terminology Development, and Standardization” was held at the Institute of the Latvian Language of the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia. The conference addressed many important topics in linguistics and language practice, including specialized vocabulary, terminology, professional communication, linguistic confidence, the history of Latvian language standardization, and literary editing.
Issue 35 of the journal “Linguistica Lettica” is dedicated to publications on the transfer of theoretical ideas and practical research of linguists to various scientific fields and broad social groups, on the impact of linguists’ contribution on the security and well-being of the Latvian population, and on the development of Latvian science and society. We especially welcome interdisciplinary studies on the use of language specialists’ daily work, findings, and research in:
The journal will include articles that fall within the scope of the issue and meet the requirements for article submission, and that have been positively evaluated by the editors and anonymous reviewers.
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