Recent Advances on Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue on computational linguistics and natural language processing (NLP) highlights cutting-edge work that tackles theoretical and practical problems while bringing together recent developments in these quickly developing domains. The goal of this Special Issue is to present a thorough analysis of the most recent advancements, with an emphasis on creative methods and applications in a range of fields.‎

The integration of machine learning approaches with natural language processing is one of the main themes that this Special Issue explores. The papers look at how state-of-the-art methods, such as transformer models and deep learning, are applied to improve the efficiency of natural language processing (NLP) systems for tasks such as speech recognition, sentiment analysis, and machine translation.‎ The papers also discuss the impacts of these technologies on improving the accuracy and efficiency of language models, enabling more natural and human-like interactions with machines.

This Special Issue focuses on using natural language processing (NLP) in multilingual and low-resource environments. Researchers describe unique ways of processing languages with insufficient data, emphasizing the importance of cross-linguistic transfer and unsupervised learning techniques. These findings show that natural language processing (NLP) has the ability to overcome language barriers and promote global communication.‎

Moreover, this Special Issue investigates the ethical and societal consequences of the advances in computational linguistics and natural language processing. Contributors discuss potential biases in language models and the need for fair and transparent systems that prioritize user privacy and cultural diversity. The debates highlight the need for more research on the ethical use of NLP technologies in real-world applications.‎

Overall, this Special Issue offers a rich collection of research that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in computational linguistics and NLP. It serves as a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, and students interested in understanding the current state and future directions of these dynamic fields.

Prof. Dr. Khaled Shaalan
Dr. Filippo Palombi
Guest Editors

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• computational linguistics
• natural language processing
• machine learning
• deep learning
• multilingual NLP
• ethical AI
• language models