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Call for Papers

Journal of Language, Culture, and Translation (LCT)

ISSN: 2322-2905

 Special Issue:

 Exploring Approaches to Calculating Passing/Cutoff Scores in Educational Assessment

The Journal of Language, Culture, and Translation (LCT) is seeking original research articles from academics, scholars, and practitioners for a special issue centered on the theme of "Exploring Approaches to Calculating Passing/Cutoff Scores in Educational Assessment." This special issue seeks to consolidate state-of-the-art research and novel viewpoints on the many approaches and procedures used to establish passing or cutoff scores in educational examinations across a range of language and cultural settings.

Background:

Educational assessment is essential for assessing the knowledge, abilities, and competencies of learners. An essential component of educational assessment is determining passing or cutoff scores, which indicate the minimal level of competence necessary for an acceptable performance. Establishing suitable passing thresholds entails intricate deliberations, including factors such as the assessment's inherent nature, its intended objectives, the attributes of the examinees, and the sociological and cultural milieu in which the assessment is conducted.

Objectives:

This special issue aims to investigate the theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, and practical methodologies used to determine passing or cutoff scores in educational assessment. We encourage the submission of research that explores novel approaches, psychometric tools, and statistical models for establishing and confirming passing scores. We particularly welcome submissions that rigorously analyze the influence of cultural and contextual elements on the calculation of passing scores, as well as research that investigates the consequences of passing score decisions for educational policies and practices.

Potential topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Psychometric approaches for setting passing scores in different educational contexts.
• Comparative analysis of passing score determination methods across different language and cultural settings.
• Validity and fairness considerations in determining passing scores for diverse learner populations.
• The impact of passing score decisions on educational policies, curriculum development, and teacher training.
• The use of technology and computer-based testing in setting and adjusting passing scores.
• The influence of cultural and societal factors on passing score decisions.
• Case studies and best practices in passing score determination for language proficiency assessments.
• The effects of different passing score criteria on test performance and test-taker motivation.

Submission Guidelines:

Authors are invited to submit their original research papers adhering to the guidelines provided in the Journal of Language, Culture, and Translation. All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the published articles.

Paper submission is available for authors via the journal website at: https://sanad.iau.ir/journal/lct/. The manuscripts can also be submitted as an attachment via the following email: lct@iaush.ac.ir

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