Alternatives to English only in scholarly publishing: Emerging trends of language policies among non-Anglophone journals?

Abstract

• Publish in English or perish is becoming a reality in many non-Anglophone countries.
• Non-Anglophone journals are facing a dilemma: losing appeal to authors/reviewers if published in local languages or losing linguistic/cultural identity if published in English.
• This article analyses language policies those journals may use and positions them on a capital-identity matrix to highlight their advantages and disadvantages.
• The article elaborates on two emerging language policies (bilingual publishing and extended English summary), both helping preserve their identity and take advantage of the capital of the English language.
• The article provides insights into the pros and cons of different language policies and how to select policies that best support journal survival and development.