From the Editor

Abstract

We close this volume with a further increase in the Impact Factor of Cultura y Educación — from 0.607 to 0.719 — and with a firm commitment to continuing to strengthen the quality and dissemination of our publication. One of the measures taken to achieve this aim has been to adjust the editorial scope of the journal (https: / / tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show= aimsScope&journalCode=rcye20). The themes included in the intersection between culture and education are multiple and diverse, originating from a wide range of disciplinary areas. While this thematic breadth has enriched the pages of the journal throughout its history, on some occasions, applying the special treatment that a quality journal requires to such a variety of themes within a reasonable timeframe has been a considerable challenge. Although we have met this challenge expertly, in order to guarantee the specialization and promptness of the review process of every paper submitted, from the next volume onwards we will prioritize studies that link culture and education with the development of language and literacy in its widest sense, including digital literacy, at all stages of the lifespan, in formal and informal contexts. As is customary in Cultura y Educación, articles may present different theoretical perspectives, as long as they demonstrate clear methodological rigour. Notwithstanding the adjustment to the editorial scope, we will also promote the publication of special issues on hot topics that will be of interest to a wide readership, even though they may not be directly related to questions of language and literacy. Two special issues on different topics are already on their way, the first on special educational needs at university level and the second focusing on an extremely topical issue: the relation between fake news and education. Both special issues will include original, relevant and innovative research and will be coordinated by experts on the respective topics. We will continue to accept different types of articles, including research studies, systematic reviews, position papers, descriptions of projects and didactic experiences. The specific characteristics required for each of the different types of article can be found in ‘instructions for authors’: https://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?journalCode= rcye20&page=instruction. The adjustment of our editorial line, alongside our openness to special issues coordinated by specialists in relevant topics, will enable us to fine-tune the selection procedures, increase the promptness of the review process and promote greater depth in the thematic dimensions of the articles, thus improving even further the quality of the publication. Cultura y Educación / Culture and Education, 2018 Vol. 30, No. 4, 601–604, https://doi.org/10.1080/11356405.2018.1528728