Introducing JDTL: Journal of Digital Terminology and Lexicography

It is with great enthusiasm that we present the inaugural issue of the Journal of Digital Terminology and Lexicography (JDTL).This new diamond open-access, peer-reviewed journal was conceived out of a clear conviction: that the rapidly evolving landscape of specialized knowledge and its linguistic and conceptual representation deserves a dedicated platform where scholars, practitioners, and technology experts can come together under one interdisciplinary and truly international roof.In an age when knowledge is increasingly digital, multilingual, and domain-speci c, terminology and lexicography stand as critical pillars for accessing, organizing, and disseminating information.The digital turn has transformed how specialized language is collected, structured, shared, and updated -unlocking unprecedented opportunities while posing new methodological, technical, and ethical challenges.These changes require critical discussion, exchange of best practices, and experimentation with new tools and approaches. A Space for Emerging Trends and New IdeasJDTL seeks to respond to these needs by providing a space to examine, document, and critically re ect on emerging trends in digital terminology and lexicographic resource management.Our scope extends well beyond traditional boundaries: we aim to welcome contributions that explore innovative design principles for terminology resources and formats, original approaches to data-driven specialized lexicography, and creative solutions to enduring challenges such as multilingualism, cultural contextualization, and user-centred design.By bridging digital terminology with digital lexicography, the journal fosters a deeper understanding of the dynamic interactions between general-language words, domain-speci c terms, extralinguistic concepts, and technologies.This intersection is fertile ground for addressing the evolving needs of specialized domains -medicine, law, engineering, and many others -where precise, up-to-date language resources are essential for e ective communication and knowledge transfer. Interdisciplinary, Inclusive, and Open by DesignAt the heart of JDTL lies an unwavering belief in the power of interdisciplinarity and openness.We strongly encourage contributions that break disciplinary silos and build bridges across linguistics, translation studies, computer science, information science, and beyond.Equally vital is our commitment to an inclusive dialogue that welcomes diverse perspectives, methods, and cultural contexts.We are proud to place Open Science at the core of our mission.For us, openness is not simply a publishing choice -it is a way of working and thinking.We believe that the free, responsible sharing of knowledge, data, methods, and resources is essential to advance our understanding of digital terminology and lexicography.By embracing open access and encouraging transparency and collaboration at every stage of research, we