World Journal of English Language

http://www.macrothink.org/journal/public/site/images/wjel/wjel-web2.jpg World Journal of English Language (ISSN 1925-0703 E-ISSN 1925-0711) is a peer-reviewed journal, published by Sciedu Press. The journal aims to provide an international forum for the exchange of research findings and innovations related to all aspects of the English language. It is published Bimonthly (January, March, May, July, September and November) in both online and printed versions. The journal accepts article submissions online or by e-mail (wjel@sciedupress.com).

Focus and Scope:

The World Journal of English Language (WJEL) is dedicated to publishing high-quality research covering all aspects related to the English language, with a primary focus on the following core areas:

  • English Linguistics: Covering phonetics, grammar, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, cognitive linguistics, and corpus linguistics.
  • English Literature: Including literary theory, critical methods, studies of classic and contemporary works, and interdisciplinary research related to the English language.
  • Translation Studies: Exploring translation theory, practice, and interpreting techniques specifically related to the English language, particularly in multilingual settings.
  • Applied Linguistics: Focusing on the application of linguistic theory to the teaching and learning of English. This includes second language acquisition, language teaching methodologies, teacher training, language testing (such as TOEFL), bilingualism/multilingualism, cross-cultural communication, language policy, EAP (English for Academic Purposes), ESP (English for Specific Purposes), discourse analysis, and critical discourse analysis (CDA).
  • English Teaching and Learning: Emphasizing innovative approaches to teaching and learning English as a second or foreign language, including curriculum development, pedagogical strategies, assessment techniques. This area also covers classroom practices, instructional design, and the application of technology in English language education.

We welcome submissions in all these areas and encourage authors to submit original, theoretically sound, and practically valuable research papers. Authors are invited to contribute manuscripts that offer new insights, rigorous analyses, and significant contributions to the field. All submitted articles will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure they meet our high academic standards.

Abstracting and Indexing:    

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Open Access Policy:

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.

Copyright Policy:

Copyrights for articles are retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal. Authors have rights to reuse, republish, archive, and distribute their own articles after publication. The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work.

This journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

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Paper Selection and Publishing Process

a) Submission Acknowledgement

When you submit a manuscript online, you will receive a submission acknowledgement letter sent by the online system automatically. For email submission, the editor or editorial assistant sends an e-mail confirmation to the submission’s author within one to three working days. If you fail to receive this confirmation, please check your bulk email box or contact the editorial assistant by email: wjel@sciedupress.com.

b) Basic Review

The editor or editorial assistant determines whether the manuscript fits the journal’s focus and scope. Next a check for the similarity rate is done using CrossCheck, powered by iThenticate. Any manuscripts out of the journal’s scope or containing plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, are rejected.

c) Peer Review

We use a double-blind system for peer review; both reviewers’ and authors’ identities remain anonymous. The submitted manuscript will be reviewed by at least two experts: one editorial staff member as well as one to three external reviewers. The review process may take 6-14 weeks.

d) Decision Is Made

The decision to accept or reject an article is based on the suggestions of reviewers. If differences of opinion occur between reviewers, the editor-in-chief will weigh all comments and arrive at a balanced decision based on all comments, or a second round of peer review may be initiated.

e) Notification of the Result of Review

The result of review will be sent to the corresponding author and forwarded to other authors.

f) Article Processing Charge Is Paid

If the submission is accepted, the authors revise paper and pay the Article Processing Charge.

g) Publication Notice

The authors and readers will be notified and invited to visit our website for the newly published articles.

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What is e-Version FirstTM

e-Version First is a feature offered through our journal platform. It allows PDF version of manuscripts that have been peer reviewed and accepted, to be hosted online prior to their inclusion in a final printed journal. Readers can freely access or cite the article. We aim to publish accepted manuscripts in e-Version First in two week's time after the final draft completed.

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Announcements

 

Important: Manuscript Submission Suspension Notice - World Journal of English Language

  

Dear Authors and Contributors,

We would like to inform you that the World Journal of English Language has reached its capacity for manuscript submissions. As a result, we will be temporarily pausing the acceptance of new submissions effective immediately until October 1, 2024. Any further extension beyond this date will be determined based on our capacity and announced subsequently.

This decision was made to ensure that we maintain the high quality of our journal and to provide timely feedback to all authors who have already submitted their work. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

  
Posted: 2024-09-02 More...
 

Reviewer Recruitment

  

The World Journal of English Language (WJEL) invites qualified scholars to join our expert reviewer team. As a WJEL reviewer, you will:

• Contribute to advancing knowledge in English language research
• Work with fellow experts to inform educational research and practice
• Make valuable connections that benefit your career development

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in fields related to English language
• University teaching or research position
• Fluent English skills
• Strong interest in educational research
• Ability to provide timely, constructive reviews

As a reviewer for WJEL, you will:

• Gain full access to all published WJEL articles
• Be listed in the WJEL reviewer directory
• Be eligible for discounts on your own article processing charges

To apply:

• Download and complete the application form (MS Word document)
• Email your application to wjel@sciedupress.com

Your participation as a reviewer is key to maintaining the high quality and impact of WJEL. Peer review is the foundation of scholarly communication- help advance this important field through your expertise!

For questions about the reviewer role or application process, please contact us.

  
Posted: 2024-07-01 More...
 
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