Journal profile · Arts and Humanities-Literature and Literary Theory
Studies in English Language and Education
ISSN 2355-2794 · eISSN 2461-0275 · Syiah Kuala University · Indonesia
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Studies in English Language and Education: fully open access; APC about USD 500; review about 28 weeks (community reports); 98 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Studies in English Language and Education is published by Syiah Kuala University. 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 51.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Linguistics and Language. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The editorial board of Studies in English Language and Education (SiELE) welcomes complete unpublished and original works on the following topics: teaching and learning of English linguistics literature
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Arts and Humanities-Literature and Literary Theory
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 14, Iran 2, Malaysia 2, United States 1, Australia 1 (25 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 Science15.6%
- Second Language Acquisition and LearningPsychology8.2%
- Linguistics and Language AnalysisArts and Humanities7%
- Discourse Analysis in Language StudiesArts and Humanities6.5%
- Second Language Learning and TeachingArts and Humanities3.6%
- Multilingual Education and PolicySocial Sciences3%
- Linguistics and Discourse AnalysisArts and Humanities2.9%
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.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature and Literary Theory | Q1 | 16/1186 | 98th |
| Language and Linguistics | Q1 | 206/1137 | 81st |
| Linguistics and Language | Q1 | 241/1221 | 80th |
| Education | Q2 | 793/1698 | 53rd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.77LetPub ·
- h-index
- 29OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 170OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.38OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,027Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 658 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66 | 66 | 461 |
| 2025 | 98 | 98 | 708 |
| 2024 | 99 | 99 | 1,138 |
| 2023 | 90 | 90 | 1,242 |
| 2022 | 75 | 75 | 825 |
| 2021 | 77 | 77 | 515 |
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 28 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 28 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 | USD 500 / IDR 7,000,000 | No | CC BY | |
| OpenAlex | USD 160 / IDR 2,000,000 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 500 / AUD 660 | — | — |
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 prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 200–250 words
- Keywords
- 3–5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted4
- articlesArticles Open Submissions Indexed Peer ReviewedLength not stated
- back matterBack Matter Open Submissions Indexed Peer ReviewedLength not stated
- cover and table of contentCover and Table of Content Open Submissions Indexed Peer ReviewedLength not stated
- front matterFront Matter Open Submissions Indexed Peer ReviewedLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use AI POLICY
Policy on the Use of Generative AI and AI-assisted Technologies in Publication
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Linguistically weak manuscripts will immediately be rejected. Model summary
Linguistically weak manuscripts will immediately be rejected (e.g., when the language is inadequate that one cannot be understand of what the authors mean).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
CC BY license; authors retain copyright. Model summary
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution International License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) e…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Immediate open access Model summary
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Double-blind peer review by two reviewers. Model summary
Authors should receive acknowledgment of receipt of their articles after three weeks of submission. If the article passes the Editorial initial screening, the article without author's details is sent to two anonymous reviewers (double-blind peer review), and the process takes about three to four months. Articles accepted with minor or major revisions should be revised as the reviewers’ comments an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism screening with Turnitin; similarity index must not exceed 20%. Model summary
Every manuscript submitted for publication in SiELE Journal will be checked for plagiarism using Turnitin software.
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.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Studies in English Language and Education
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, English Language Learning and Teaching.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 500 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 28 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Syiah Kuala University
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2355-2794
- Electronic ISSN
- 2461-0275
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Studies in English Language and Education
How long does peer review take at Studies in English Language and Education?
Authors report an average review time of about 28 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 Studies in English Language and Education?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 200–250 words; Keywords: 3–5; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Cover letter: 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 Studies in English Language and Education based?
Of the 25 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (14), Iran (2) and Malaysia (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Studies in English Language and Education?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Studies in English Language and Education is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Studies in English Language and Education open access, and what is the APC?
Studies in English Language and Education is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 500.
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: .