Journal profile
JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic
ISSN 2356-2404 · eISSN 2541-1446 · Universitas Islam Riau (UIR) Press · Indonesia
JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic: fully open access; APC about USD 25; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 13 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic is published by Universitas Islam Riau (UIR) Press. 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 68.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Developmental and Educational Psychology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of English education and language learning technology. Journal of English Academic particularly focuses on the main problems in the development of English education as follows: Teaching English as a second or foreign language English language teaching and learning English language teachers’ training and education English language and literary studies Information and communication technology (ICT)-based ELT English literature for ELT English linguistics for ELT Curriculum design and development English syllabus and materials development Intercultural-based English materials development English language testing and assessment English language testing development English for specific purposes (ESP) Translation studies Second language acquisition (SLA) Computer-assisted language learning (CALL) for ELT Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) for ELT
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Fauzul EtfitaPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 1 in mainland China (about 8%); most named Indonesia 10, Mainland China 1, Iran 1, Malaysia 1 (13 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 Humanities31.3%
- English Language Learning and TeachingComputer Science27.1%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology9.9%
- Language Acquisition and EducationPsychology3.5%
- Linguistics and Language AnalysisArts and Humanities2.5%
- Foreign Language Teaching MethodsSocial Sciences2.3%
- Mobile Learning in EducationComputer Science2.1%
- Reading and Literacy DevelopmentPsychology1.8%
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
Google Scholar, SINTA (S3), GARUDAPublisher website
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
- 11OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.54OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 174 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 13 | 24 |
| 2025 | 13 | 13 | 79 |
| 2024 | 15 | 15 | 117 |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | 152 |
| 2022 | 16 | 16 | 135 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 | 67 |
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 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 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 350,000 / USD 25 | No | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | IDR 350,000 / USD 25 | 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 prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–300 words
- Reference style
- APA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
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
- Universitas Islam Riau (UIR) Press
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2356-2404
- Electronic ISSN
- 2541-1446
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 2 (2026)
- 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 JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic
How long does peer review take at JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 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 JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–300 words; Reference style: APA; 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 JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic based?
Of the 13 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 1 (about 8%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (10), Mainland China (1) and Iran (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic is indexed in DOAJ.
Is JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic open access, and what is the APC?
JSHMIC Journal of English for Academic is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 25.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, OpenAlex, 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: .