Research Studies in English Language Teaching and Learning (RSELTL), published by Pierre Online Publications Ltd, is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal committed to high academic and ethical standards. The journal employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure quality and impartiality in all accepted manuscripts.

RSELTL serves as a global platform for researchers, educators, and linguists to disseminate their research outcomes, innovative approaches, and commendable practices in the design and delivery of English language programmes and linguistics curricula.

Based on recent volumes, the journal’s acceptance rate is approximately 27%.

The journal covers a wide spectrum of topics, including:

• Second language acquisition and multilingual education

• Cross-cultural communication and global Englishes

• Language planning and policy

• Instructional technology in English learning

• Teacher training and professional development

• Testing, assessment, and curriculum design

• Materials development and language pedagogy

• Learner identity, motivation, and autonomy

Content published in RSELTL ranges from empirical research articles and literature reviews to theoretical discussions, case studies, book reviews, and interviews with leading scholars.

By fostering scholarly dialogue and exchange of best practices, RSELTL aims to contribute to the continuous enhancement of English language teaching and learning in diverse global contexts.

Publisher information

RSELTL is published by Pierre Online Publications Ltd, an independent academic publisher headquartered in the United Kingdom.

• Publisher name: Pierre Online Publications Ltd

• Ownership: Privately held publishing company

• Country of registration: United Kingdom

• Postal address: 124 Edge Lane, Merseyside, L7 5NA, United Kingdom

• Contact email: rseltl@pierreonline.uk

Pierre Online Publications Ltd is fully responsible for the journal’s production, distribution, technical hosting, and long-term archiving.

Management and governance

The governance and editorial operations of RSELTL are designed to ensure transparency, fairness, and academic independence.

• Editorial board: RSELTL is managed by an international editorial board composed of academics, researchers, and practitioners in applied linguistics and English education.

• Editorial independence: All editorial decisions, including acceptance or rejection of manuscripts, are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board. The publisher does not influence the peer review or editorial process.

• Peer review: The journal follows a double-blind peer review procedure, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure impartiality.

• Editorial board re-evaluation: Every two years, all editorial board members undergo a re-evaluation process to confirm that they continue to meet the journal’s standards of academic engagement. Board members must demonstrate active contributions to the field through high-quality publications. Members who no longer meet these standards are removed from the editorial board, and any editorial decisions made by them are voided.

This governance model guarantees editorial quality and integrity while maintaining independence from commercial or external influence.

Business model and funding

RSELTL operates as a diamond open access journal. This means:

• No Article Processing Charges (APCs): Authors are not required to pay submission or publication fees.

• No subscription fees: Readers have free, immediate access to all published content.

• Funding model: Publication costs are covered through publisher support and voluntary contributions from the editorial team. This sustainable model ensures that financial considerations never become a barrier to participation, whether for authors or readers.

If the funding model changes in the future, the journal will publish a clear and transparent update on its website.

Licensing and copyright

All content in RSELTL is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. This licence allows others to share, adapt, and distribute published material in any format, provided that proper credit is given to the original authors and the journal.

Authors retain the copyright of their work, granting RSELTL the right to publish and disseminate it under open access conditions.

Digital preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility and availability of published content, RSELTL participates in the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN). This guarantees that all articles remain permanently accessible, even in the event of technical or organisational disruptions.

Ownership statement

RSELTL is fully owned and managed by Pierre Online Publications Ltd. All operational, administrative, and financial responsibilities lie with the publisher.

• Ownership and control rest with Pierre Online Publications Ltd.

• Revenues and resources are allocated to support the journal’s sustainability and to uphold its open access model.

• The publisher affirms its commitment to maintaining academic independence for the journal’s editorial team.

Commitment to transparency and ethics

RSELTL and Pierre Online Publications Ltd are dedicated to:

• Transparent communication regarding ownership, management, and funding sources.

• Ensuring editorial independence, academic freedom, and ethical integrity.

• Adhering to international best practices in scholarly publishing, including those recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

• Promoting inclusivity by welcoming submissions from scholars worldwide, regardless of institutional or financial background.

Editorial Board Re-evaluation Policy
RSELTL maintains high standards not only in its publications but also in its editorial practices. Every two years, the editorial board undergoes a rigorous re-evaluation process to ensure that members continue to meet the journal's expectations. If the minimum requirements are not met, the member's name will be removed from the editorial board members list, their access to submissions will be prohibited, and any decisions made by them will be voided.

The requirements for maintaining editorial board membership include actively publishing high-quality papers in their field and within the scope of the journal. This ensures that editorial board members remain engaged in advancing research within the domain of English language teaching and learning.

All content published in RSELTL is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence, which allows sharing, adaptation, and distribution, provided proper credit is given. For more details, please visit the Licensing Terms page.