Open Access Statement

The  Saarbrücken Series on Linguistics and Language Methodology (SSLLM), also known as the Saarbrücker Schriften zu Linguistik und Fremdsprachendidaktik (SSLF) and Documents sarrebruckois de linguistique et de didactique des langues étrangères (DSLDL), operates under an open access model, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible without any charges. (Note: These three names refer to the same series, presented in German, English, and French, respectively.)

Under this model, readers, researchers, and institutions are permitted to:

• Read: Access and read articles without restrictions.

• Download: Download articles for personal or research purposes.

• Copy: Make copies of articles for educational or scholarly use.

• Distribute: Share articles with colleagues, students, or others.

• Print: Print articles for reference or study.

• Search: Use articles in search queries or academic investigations.

• Link: Create hyperlinks to the full texts of articles.

No prior permission from the publisher or the author is required for these activities. The series is dedicated to disseminating knowledge and advancing research through open-access principles.

Fee-Free Model at SSLLM

The series adheres to a fee-free model, ensuring that both authors and readers benefit from unrestricted access to published content without incurring any financial charges.

For Authors:
The series does not impose any article processing charges (APCs) for manuscript submission, peer review, or publication. Authors can submit their work free of charge, thereby promoting equitable access to scholarly dissemination.

For Readers:
All articles are freely accessible, enabling researchers, educators, and the wider community to engage with the research findings without subscription fees.