Journal profile
Focus on ELT Journal
ISSN 2687-5381 · Ahmet Başal · Türkiye
Focus on ELT Journal: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 11 weeks (community reports); 11 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Focus on ELT Journal is published by Ahmet Başal. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, English Language Learning and Teaching and Second Language Learning and Teaching, together about 53.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Focus on ELT (FELT) is an online international scientific journal devoted to the dissemination of information concerning English language teaching and learning. The journal is published online only biannually. FELT publishes fully refereed high-quality original research articles and book reviews for the benefit of teachers and researchers in the field of English language teaching. The scope of the journal includes but not limited to the following subjects: teaching English as a foreign or second language, English language teacher training and education, theory and practice in English language teaching and learning, English language teaching materials, innovative instructional designs in English language teaching.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Ahmet BaşalPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United Kingdom 2, Türkiye 2, United States 1, Spain 1, Sweden 1 (10 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningArts and Humanities32.8%
- English Language Learning and TeachingComputer Science10.7%
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities9.5%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences6.9%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology6.9%
- Multilingual Education and PolicySocial Sciences5.7%
- Linguistics and Language AnalysisArts and Humanities3.8%
- Discourse Analysis in Language StudiesArts and Humanities3.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 8OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.93OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 108 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 67 |
| 2025 | 11 | 11 | 73 |
| 2024 | 29 | 29 | 53 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 | 31 |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| 2021 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 11 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 11 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–200 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted1
- editorialThe Editors of FELT Journal are supported by an Editorial / Advisory Board and by Section Editors referee submissions. Authors are encouraged to submit complete…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use AI Use Policy
Generative AI use must be acknowledged; AI cannot be an author. Model summary
Writing is a thoughtful, human act. It involves searching for the right words, refining ideas, and making sense of complexity. Generative AI tools have recently become part of this process for some authors. These tools may suggest alternative phrasings, offer clarity, or support coherence during manuscript preparation. Focus on ELT recognizes that authors may consult such tools as part of their ac…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
APA 7th edition style required Model summary
Manuscripts must be submitted in the style of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Policy & Open Access Policy
Authors retain the copyright of their articles while granting the journal the right of first publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access FELT Publication Policy: No Fees and Full Open Access
No fees for authors at any stage (no APC). Model summary
Authors are not required to pay any fees at any stage of the publication process in FELT. This includes zero charges for submitting a manuscript, no fees for peer review, no article processing charges, and no page or color figure charges. All accepted papers are published completely free of cost to the authors. Additionally, FELT is an open access journal, which means that all published articles a…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Anonymized manuscript required for review Model summary
1) A fully anonymized manuscript (use our template below). If you cite your earlier work, hide your identity by using ''Author 2, 2020'' both in the text and in the references.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism Policy
Similarity report required Model summary
Plagiarism is one of the most major obstacles preventing the development of science all around the world. To avoid plagiarism, all the manuscripts submitted to our journal are checked with a plagiarism checker software (namely Ithenticate) 1) before they are sent to the reviewers and 2) if accepted before publishing.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Ahmet Başal
- Country or region
- Türkiye
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2687-5381
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Focus on ELT Journal
How long does peer review take at Focus on ELT Journal?
Authors report an average review time of about 11 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Focus on ELT Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Focus on ELT Journal based?
Of the 10 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (2), Türkiye (2) and United States (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Focus on ELT Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Focus on ELT Journal is indexed in DOAJ.
Is Focus on ELT Journal open access, and what is the APC?
Focus on ELT Journal is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .