Journal profile
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning
ISSN 2721-5024 · eISSN 2721-5016 · English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Islam Malang · Indonesia
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 12 weeks (community reports); 30 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning is published by English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Islam Malang. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, English Language Learning and Teaching and Second Language Acquisition and Learning, together about 57.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Language and Linguistics and Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Focus and Scope The aim of this Journal is to promote a principled approach to research on language teaching and learning-related concerns by encouraging inquiry into the relationship between theoretical and practical studies. The journal welcomes contributions in the areas of: English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) Teaching English as a Second and Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) English Language Testing and Assessment Curriculum and Development Linguistics Translation ICT-based Learning Teaching English for Your Learners (TEYL) English for Academic Purposes English Language Teaching and Learning Teachers’ Training and Education in ELT Review Papers (Scoping/Systematic Literature Review (SLR)/Bibliometrics)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Eko SuhartoyoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 4, Australia 2, Saudi Arabia 1, Philippines 1 (8 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 Humanities27.9%
- English Language Learning and TeachingComputer Science23.2%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology6.1%
- Linguistics and Language AnalysisArts and Humanities6.1%
- Technology-Enhanced Education StudiesSocial Sciences3%
- Student Assessment and FeedbackSocial Sciences2.8%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences2.5%
- Language, Discourse, Communication StrategiesArts and Humanities2.5%
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
Indexing the journal's website claims
SCIEPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, Indonesia One Search, Garba Rujukan Digital (Garuda), Ministry of Religious Affairs Reference (Moraref), Scilit, WorldCat, Crossref, Dimensions, Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE), Public Knowledge Project (PKP|Index)
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
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
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.39OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 172 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 37 | 37 | 32 |
| 2025 | 30 | 30 | 41 |
| 2024 | 20 | 20 | 48 |
| 2023 | 27 | 27 | 43 |
| 2022 | 13 | 13 | 41 |
| 2021 | 25 | 25 | 13 |
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 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 12 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
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | IDR 400,000 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | IDR 250,000 | — | — | |
| LetPub | IDR 400,000 | No | — |
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 prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 12,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, License & copyright, Plagiarism
- AI use Exploring EFL students’ perceptions of using ChatGPT-supported Quizlet for vocabulary learning
Tran Nhu Uyen Le, International University – Vietnam National University HCMC, Viet Nam Diem Bich Huyen Bui, International University – Vietnam National University HCMC, Viet Nam https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0084-7685 411-427 PDF https://doi.org/10.33474/j-reall.v7i2.25157
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Model summary
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Terms of Submission & Plagiarism Check
Plagiarism screening with Turnitin; similarity index must be less than 15% for eligibility. Model summary
Manuscripts must be submitted on the understanding that they have not been published elsewhere and are not currently under consideration by another journal. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that the article’s publication is an original publication that has been approved by all coauthors. Authors must strictly follow the submission guidelines of the journal. Submissions that do …
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
- English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Islam Malang
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2721-5024
- Electronic ISSN
- 2721-5016
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 7, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- 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 Journal of Research on English and Language Learning
How long does peer review take at Journal of Research on English and Language Learning?
Authors report an average review time of about 12 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 Journal of Research on English and Language Learning?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 12,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required. 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 Journal of Research on English and Language Learning based?
Of the 8 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (4), Australia (2) and Saudi Arabia (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Research on English and Language Learning?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Research on English and Language Learning is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists SCIE; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Research on English and Language Learning open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Research on English and Language Learning is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .