Submissions

Author Guidelines

The Journal of Technology for ELT (JTELT) welcomes original and previously unpublished scholarly contributions related to technology-enhanced language and literature education. Authors are encouraged to read these guidelines carefully before preparing and submitting manuscripts.

JTELT follows a double-blind peer-review process and a continuous publication model. All submissions must be original, ethically sound, and prepared according to the journal’s formatting and referencing requirements.

Scope of the Journal: JTELT publishes scholarly work related to Technology-enhanced language learning, Artificial intelligence in ELT and literature education, Online, blended, and hybrid learning, Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL), Digital literacy and multimodal learning, Educational technology and teacher development, Language assessment and feedback technologies, Open educational resources and online collaboration, Literature teaching through digital tools and media, and Emerging technologies in language and literature education. Submissions that do not engage substantively with technology and language/literature learning may not be considered for review.

Types of Submissions

1. Full-Length Research Papers: Research papers may be theoretical, empirical, interdisciplinary, or practice-based; Maximum length: 5,000 words (excluding abstract, references, and appendices); Abstract: approximately 150 words; Keywords: 3–5
2. Book Reviews: Book reviews should critically engage with recent publications relevant to technology-enhanced language and literature education; Length: 1,000–1,500 words; Abstract: approximately 100 words; Keywords: 3–5; Books reviewed should normally have been published within the previous 18 months.
3. Author Interviews: JTELT accepts interview transcripts with authors, academics, poets, artists, educational technologists, and industry experts working in areas related to Technology-Enhanced Language and Literature Learning; Length: 1,500–3,000 words; Abstract: approximately 100 words; Keywords: 3–5; Interviews should not be older than six months from the date of submission.
4. Working Papers / Opinion Pieces: Reflective and exploratory submissions addressing emerging issues, practices, innovations, and perspectives in technology-enabled language and literature education are welcome; Length: 1,500–3,000 words; Abstract: approximately 100 words; Keywords: 3–5

Manuscript Preparation: Authors should prepare manuscripts using the following specifications:

• Paper size: A4 with 1-inch margins on all sides
• Title length: maximum 10 words
• Title: Cambria Bold, 16 pt
• Headings: Cambria Bold, 14 pt
• Sub-headings: Cambria Bold, 12 pt
• Main text: Cambria, 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5 throughout
• Language: English
• Quotations in other languages must include English translations
• All manuscripts must be carefully spell-checked and grammar-checked before submission.

Structure of the Manuscript: The structure of the manuscript may vary depending on the nature of the submission. However, a typical research paper should generally include the following components:

• Title
• Abstract
• 3–5 Keywords
• Introduction
• Literature Review / Theoretical Framework
• Methodology (where applicable)
• Analysis / Results / Discussion
• Conclusion
• References section
• Appendices (if applicable)

References and Citation Style: JTELT follows the APA (7th edition) referencing style. All references cited in the text must appear in the References section, and vice versa.

In-Text Citation Examples

• Single Author: (Kumar, 2023)
• Two Authors: (Raman & Joseph, 2022)
• Three or More Authors: (Sharma et al., 2021)
• Direct Quotation: (Banerjee, 2020, p. 45)

Reference List Examples

Journal Article

Kumar, R. (2023). Artificial intelligence and language pedagogy. Journal of Technology for ELT, 15(2), 25–38. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book

Selwyn, N. (2021). Education and technology: Key issues and debates (3rd ed.). Bloomsbury.

Chapter in an Edited Book

Raman, P. (2022). Digital literacy in multilingual classrooms. In S. Joseph & A. Gupta (Eds.), Technology and language learning (pp. 55–70). Routledge.

Website

UNESCO. (2023). Artificial intelligence and education. https://www.unesco.org/

Authors are encouraged to include DOI links wherever available.

Figures, Tables, and Visuals

• Tables, charts, screenshots, and figures must be clearly labelled and referred to in the text
• Original JPEG files for visuals must be uploaded separately
• Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted or third-party material
• Visuals generated or modified using AI tools must be clearly acknowledged

Double-Blind Review Requirements: JTELT follows a double-blind review system. The blinded manuscript must not contain author names, their affiliations, their contact details, and any self-identifying acknowledgements. Author information should be provided separately in the Author Information and Declaration Form.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors: Authors submitting to JTELT must ensure that:

• The manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
• All sources are properly cited
• Research involving human participants follows appropriate ethical procedures and informed consent practices
• Data, images, and references are authentic and verifiable
• Any conflicts of interest are disclosed

Ghost, guest, or gift authorship is strictly prohibited. The journal normally encourages concise authorship, and the number of authors is generally expected not to exceed three.

AI Use Policy: Authors must disclose any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in preparing the manuscript. AI tools may be used only for limited support purposes such as language editing, proofreading, translation, transcription, literature search support, and visual design assistance. AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality of the work, accuracy of references, interpretation and analysis, and ethical integrity of all AI-assisted content. AI-generated or unverifiable references must not be included.

Plagiarism Policy: All submissions are screened for plagiarism. The similarity index must be below 10%, excluding references and quotations. Submissions found to contain plagiarised material will be rejected. Published articles may be retracted if plagiarism or ethical misconduct is identified after publication.

Review and Publication Process: All submissions undergo: (1) Editorial screening, (2) Double-blind peer review, and (3) Final editorial decision. The review process normally takes up to 90 days. Authors may be requested to revise and resubmit manuscripts based on reviewer comments. Revisions submitted after the stipulated period may be treated as new submissions. Published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).