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Manisa Celal Bayar University International Journal of English Language Studies, vol.5, no.1, pp.1, 2026 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
This editorial introduces Volume 5, Issue 1 (January 2026) of the Manisa Celal Bayar University International Journal of English Language Studies (MCBU-IJELS), marking a significant milestone in the journal’s history. It outlines the editorial board's strategic vision for the upcoming volume, emphasizing a renewed call for scholarship that critically engages with the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence, specifically addressing AI anxiety, teacher well-being, and ethical integration in ELT. Beyond AI, the editorial highlights expanding scopes in social linguistics, literary theory, and translation studies. Furthermore, it announces a strategic initiative to formalize and expand the International Scientific Board to enhance global credibility and confirms the journal's commitment to maintaining a traditional bi-annual publication schedule to ensure thematic coherence and rigorous quality control.