Submissions

Author Guidelines

The Journal of English Language Teaching (JELT) invites original and previously unpublished articles for its issues. Submissions are accepted throughout the year. However, articles received before the following dates will be considered for the corresponding issues:

• 31st October – for the following January issue
• 31st December – for the following March issue
• 28th February – for the following May issue
• 30th April – for the following July issue
• 30th June – for the following September issue
• 31st August – for the following November issue

Guidelines for Preparation of Manuscripts

The editorial board of JELT continuously strives to raise the standards of our publications. We expect the same commitment from authors to conform to ethical norms by following our guidelines.

Authors should read the “Guidelines for Submission” before submitting their manuscripts. The manuscript should be prepared according to the style and specifications given in these guidelines.

Articles submitted to JELT undergo a double-blind review process that includes evaluation by the editor, peer reviewers, and a final editorial decision. The identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed. Hence authors should not include any information related to their identity (name, affiliation, contact details, etc.) in the blinded manuscript. Authors can expedite the process by adhering to the following guidelines:

Format

• Prepare the manuscript in A4 size with a 1-inch margin on all four sides.
• Use ‘Times New Roman’ font, 12 points, with single line spacing.
• The title should not exceed 15 words.
• The maximum length of the article should be 3500 words (including an abstract of 150 words, 3 to 5 keywords, figures, tables, references, and appendices, if any).
• All references in the reference list must be cited in the text, and vice versa. Follow APA format (7th edition) for documentation.
• The submission must be in English. Quotes from other languages must be accompanied by an authenticated English translation.
• Only black-and-white images or charts are accepted. Charts should be in an editable format.
• Authors should proofread their manuscripts for grammatical and typographical errors before submission.

Book Reviews

• The length of the book review, excluding references, should be between 750 and 1000 words.
• Complete details regarding the book under review (Name of Author, Year of Publication, Publisher, Number of Pages, Price, ISBN/ISSN, etc.) should be provided.
• The book under review must have been published within the last 18 months from the date of submission. Exceptions may be made for significant and impactful books, in consultation with the editor.
• The review should not be a mere paraphrase of its contents. It should critically engage with the context and relevance of the book for readers of the journal.
• The language of the review should preferably be semi-formal—neither too conversational nor too academic.
• The review must include 3 to 5 keywords and a black-and-white image of the book cover in .jpg format.

Interview Transcripts

• Transcripts of interviews with well-known professionals may be submitted, with a length of 1000 to 2000 words.
• The submission must include details regarding the date, location, and method of conducting the interview.
• The interview must have been conducted within six months prior to submission.
• A declaration by the interviewer confirming that the interview was conducted with the interviewee’s clear consent must be included.
• The final decision regarding publication will be made by the editorial board.
• The transcript must be accompanied by:
  • An abstract/summary (about 100 words)
  • 3 to 5 keywords
  • A brief introduction about the interviewee and their achievements (not exceeding 100 words)
  • The interviewer’s contact details
  • A royalty-free photograph of the interviewee in .jpg format

Every submission will be acknowledged within 10 days. If an acknowledgement is not received within 10 days, authors should send a reminder email with basic details about the submission.

Upon submission of an article, the review process will be initiated by the editor. The review process usually takes a minimum of 90 days, so authors are requested to be patient.

Peer Review

JELT adopts a double-blind peer-review system to avoid potential bias. The identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed. The peer review process ensures the quality of articles published by JELT by evaluating the research rigour and validity of submissions. It also enables authors to improve their manuscripts and assists editors in determining their suitability for publication.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts and provide useful comments to help authors improve their work. Based on their assessment, reviewers make one of the following recommendations:

• Accept – The manuscript proceeds to publication.
• Requires minor revisions – The manuscript is sent back to the author(s) for minor modifications as suggested by the reviewer.
• Requires major revisions – The manuscript requires substantial changes before further review.
• Reject – The manuscript is deemed unsuitable for publication, with specific reasons provided.

After receiving reviewer comments, the editor compiles overall and specific feedback and sends it to the authors without revealing the reviewers’ identities. Authors must submit a revised manuscript within 10 days of receiving the comments. Revised manuscripts are then processed accordingly.

Submission Policy

Any violation of publication policies or ethics, or any activity that compromises the integrity of the publication process, will be considered misconduct. Suspected cases of misconduct will be investigated, and the editor, in consultation with the editorial board and editor-in-chief, reserves the right to take necessary action against unethical practices.