Author guidelines

1. Aims and Scope

RSELTL Journal publishes high-quality research in English language teaching and learning. We welcome original research articles, review papers, and theoretical studies that contribute to the understanding of EFL/ESL pedagogy, second language acquisition, assessment, educational technology, and language policy.

2. Manuscript Types

We accept the following types of submissions:

  • Research Articles (5,000–8,000 words, excluding references)
  • Review Articles (4,000–7,000 words)
  • Short Reports (2,000–4,000 words)
  • Book Reviews (1,500–3,000 words)

3. Manuscript Submission

  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal’s online submission system or via email at rseltl@pierreonline.uk.
  • The submission must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • The manuscript file should include the title page, abstract, main text, tables/figures, and references.

4. Formatting and Structure

4.1 General Formatting

  • Language: British English
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
  • Line spacing: Double-spaced
  • Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
  • Citation Style: APA 7th edition

4.2 Title Page

  • Title (Concise and informative)
  • Author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s)
  • Corresponding author’s email address

4.3 Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: 150–250 words summarising the study’s aim, methodology, key findings, and significance.
  • Keywords: 4–6 keywords (lowercase, separated by commas).

4.4 Main Sections for Research Articles

  1. Title
  2. Abstract (150–250 words)
  3. Introduction (500–1,000 words)
  4. Literature Review (500–1,500 words)
  5. Methodology (approximately 800 words)
  6. Results (500–900 words)
  7. Discussion (1,000–1,500 words)
  8. Conclusion (approximately 500 words)
  9. References (APA 7 format)

4.5 Tables and Figures

  • Number all tables and figures sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
  • Provide titles and sources for all tables and figures.
  • Submit tables in editable format (Word or Excel, not images).

5. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must adhere to ethical research guidelines, including informed consent and participant anonymity where applicable.
  • Manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism using detection software.
  • Studies involving human participants must include an ethics approval statement.

6. Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
  • The review process takes approximately 3–6 weeks.
  • Authors may be required to revise and resubmit based on reviewer feedback.

7. Publication Fees

  • There are no publication fees.
  • The journal is committed to providing free and open access to research in English language teaching and learning.

8. Copyright and Open Access

  • RSELTL Journal is an open-access journal.
  • Authors retain copyright but grant RSELTL the right to publish their work under a Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0) license.

9. Language and Editing Services

  • Manuscripts must be professionally written and edited before submission.
  • The journal does not provide language editing services. Authors are responsible for ensuring the clarity and accuracy of their work.

10. Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact:
???? Email: rseltl@pierreonline.uk