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Author Guidelines
1. Manuscript Requirements
JEEF welcomes original research articles that make a meaningful contribution to the advancement of knowledge in English language education and related fields. Manuscripts must demonstrate originality, academic rigour, and a clear contribution to existing scholarship.
Authors are required to submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal's online submission system. The corresponding author must confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration for publication by another journal. Submissions that fail to comply with these requirements may be declined by the editorial team.
2. General Manuscript Guidelines
Manuscripts must be prepared and submitted in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. Articles that have already been published or are simultaneously under review elsewhere will not be considered for publication.
Manuscripts developed from papers previously presented at conferences, seminars, symposia, or workshops may be considered, provided that they have been substantially revised and developed into a journal article. Authors must disclose the original presentation or publication context during submission.
All submissions must comply with recognised standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism, including the inappropriate reuse of an author's own previously published work without proper acknowledgement, is unacceptable.
3. Manuscript Template
Authors should format their manuscripts according to the official JEEF manuscript template before submitting their articles through the journal's website. The template and detailed formatting instructions should be obtained from the official JEEF website.
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts comply with the journal's formatting and submission requirements. The template guideline can be downloaded here
4. Manuscript Structure
Manuscripts should generally include the following sections.
4.1 Title
The title should be concise, informative, and representative of the article's main focus. Since titles are used for indexing and information retrieval, authors should avoid unnecessary abbreviations, formulae, and overly general expressions.
4.2. Authors and Affiliations
The manuscript should identify each author's full name and institutional affiliation, including the department or study programme, institution, city, and country. Academic titles should not be included in the author byline.
For manuscripts written by multiple authors, one author must be designated as the corresponding author. The corresponding author's email address should be provided to facilitate communication throughout the editorial and publication processes.
4.3. Abstract and Keywords
The abstract should provide a concise and self-contained overview of the study, including its purpose, methodology where appropriate, principal findings, and main conclusions. It should not exceed 200 words, subject to the journal's specific requirements. As abstracts may be indexed and presented independently of the full article, they should be understandable without reference to the main text. Citations should generally be avoided. If a reference is essential, sufficient bibliographic information should be provided. Uncommon abbreviations should also be avoided or clearly defined when first introduced.
A maximum of five keywords should be placed immediately after the abstract. Keywords should represent the principal concepts of the study and support effective indexing and retrieval. Authors should avoid overly broad terms, unnecessary plural forms, and compound expressions containing conjunctions or prepositions where more precise alternatives are available. Abbreviations should be used only when they are widely recognised within the relevant field.
4.4. Introduction
The introduction should establish the context and rationale for the study, explain the research problem, and identify the relevant gap in existing literature. It should present the study's objectives and, where appropriate, its research questions or hypotheses. The literature reviewed should be selective and directly relevant to the research problem rather than an exhaustive account of previous studies.
4.5. Methods
The methods section should provide a clear and sufficiently detailed account of the research design, participants or data sources, instruments, procedures, and data analysis techniques. The description should enable readers to understand how the study was conducted and assess the appropriateness and rigour of the research process.
4.6. Results and Discussion
The results section should report the principal findings clearly, accurately, and concisely. Tables, figures, or other appropriate forms of data presentation may be used to support the explanation of the findings. The discussion should interpret the results, explain their significance, and relate them to the research questions and relevant theoretical or empirical literature. Authors should highlight the study's contribution, implications, and, where appropriate, limitations. Rather than repeating the results, the discussion should explain what the findings mean and how they extend or challenge existing knowledge.The results and discussion may be presented in a combined section when this arrangement improves the coherence and readability of the article.
4.7. Conclusion
The conclusion should summarise the study's principal findings and state its main contributions in relation to the research objectives. It may also address practical or theoretical implications and suggest directions for future research. The conclusion should be concise and should not introduce substantial new findings or arguments that have not been discussed in the preceding sections.
4.8. References
The reference list should include only sources cited in the manuscript. All entries must be complete, accurate, and consistently formatted according to the citation style prescribed by JEEF.
5. General Writing and Formatting Requirements
Authors should follow the official JEEF template for the presentation of their manuscripts. If JEEF adopts the formatting requirements outlined below, the following specifications may be applied:
a. File format and page layout
Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word on A4-sized paper, using single spacing and Book Antiqua, 10-point font, except where different formatting is specified.
b. Length
The manuscript should not exceed 12 pages, including references and appendices, if applicable.
c. Abstract and keywords
The abstract and keywords should be written in English and formatted using single spacing, Book Antiqua, 9-point font. The abstract should comply with the prescribed word limit, and three to five keywords should be provided if this is the journal's confirmed requirement.
d. Foreign-language expressions
Foreign or regional words that are not standardised in the relevant language should be italicised where appropriate.
e. In-text citations
Citations and references should follow the citation style officially required by JEEF. APA style should be applied if specified by the journal.
f. References
The reference list should use the font, spacing, and layout prescribed in the official template. Authors are encouraged to prioritise relevant, high-quality scholarly publications, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles. Recent literature, preferably published within the past ten years, should form the basis of the literature review, while seminal works and foundational theories may be cited regardless of publication date.
6. Specific Formatting Requirements
6.1. Equations and Formulae
Mathematical equations and formulae should be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals in parentheses, such as (1), (2), and (3). The numbers should be positioned at the right-hand side of the corresponding equations.
6.2. Statistical and Software Outputs
Raw statistical outputs or unedited results copied directly from software packages should not be included in the manuscript. Authors should present relevant findings in appropriately formatted tables or figures, accompanied by clear explanations of the analytical results.
7. Tables and Figures
Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals and cited in the manuscript in the order in which they appear.
a. Titles and captions
Table titles should appear above the tables, whereas figure captions should be placed below the figures.
b. Sources
The source of any externally obtained or adapted data, images, or other material should be acknowledged beneath the relevant table or figure.
c. Table design
Tables should be clear, concise, and easy to interpret. Where the journal adopts a minimal-line format, horizontal lines should be used to distinguish headings and data, while vertical lines should be omitted.
d. Notes
Explanatory notes, abbreviations, and source information should be placed below the relevant table or figure when necessary.
e. Quality and relevance
All tables and figures should contribute directly to the presentation or interpretation of the research findings. They should be legible, appropriately labelled, and referred to in the main text.
8. Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements, where applicable, should appear in a separate section immediately before the references. Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, funding agencies, or other parties that contributed to the research but do not qualify for authorship.Information about research grants, financial support, or other relevant assistance should be stated clearly in this section. Acknowledgements should not be presented as a footnote on the title page unless required by the journal.
9. Subject and Author Indexes
If required by JEEF, authors should provide a subject index containing the principal technical terms and concepts discussed in the manuscript. An author index may also be included to identify key authors whose works are cited in the article.Author names should be presented consistently, following the journal's prescribed indexing format.
10. In-Text Citations
All sources cited in the manuscript must be acknowledged using the citation style required by JEEF. If the journal adopts APA style, citations should generally consist of the author's surname and the year of publication.
Examples of author–date citations include:
- Narrative citation: Hill (2001) argued that the objective of the proposed approach was to...
- Parenthetical citation: The findings support this interpretation (McCain, 1982).
- Multiple citations: Similar conclusions have been reported in previous studies (Wagner, 1976; Rhonda, 2009).
Authors should ensure that every in-text citation corresponds to an entry in the reference list and that all reference-list entries are cited in the manuscript. Reference management software, such as Mendeley or Zotero, may be used to organise references and maintain consistency in citation formatting.
11. References
Authors should include an appropriate number of relevant, credible, and up-to-date references to establish the scholarly foundation of the study and demonstrate its contribution to the field. The reference list should prioritise primary research and reputable academic publications relevant to the research questions.
Only sources cited in the manuscript should appear in the reference list. All references must be formatted consistently according to the style prescribed by JEEF. If APA style is required, authors should consult the relevant edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and ensure that the formatting is consistent with the journal's current instructions.
The following examples illustrate common reference types. They should be adjusted to match the APA edition adopted by JEEF.
11.1. Book by One Author
Author, A. A. (2015). Title of work. Publisher.
11.2. Book by Two Authors
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (2015). Title of work. Publisher.
11.3. Book by Three or More Authors
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2015). Title of work. Publisher.
11.4. Journal Article
Goh, C. (2006). Metacognitive instruction in listening for young learners. ELT Journal, 60(3),
222–232. https://doi.org/10.1093/elt/ccl002
11.5. Edited Book
Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (2019). Title of work. Publisher.
11.6. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation or Master's Thesis
Author, A. A. (2019). Title of dissertation or thesis [Unpublished doctoral dissertation or master's thesis]. Name of University.
Authors should verify that each reference contains the necessary bibliographic information and a valid DOI or other persistent identifier where available. Reference formatting should follow the APA edition officially adopted by JEEF.
12. Manuscript Template
Authors should prepare their manuscripts using the official JEEF Microsoft Word template, where available. The template should be obtained from the journal's official website to ensure compliance with the latest formatting and submission requirements.
13. Manuscript Submission
Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the online submission system available on the official JEEF website. During registration and submission, authors should provide the required personal and professional information, including their full names, institutional affiliations, academic positions where requested, and valid contact details. The corresponding author must ensure that all information is accurate and that the manuscript complies with the journal's submission requirements.
14. Editorial and Peer-Review Decisions
Each submitted manuscript will undergo editorial assessment and, where appropriate, peer review. The final decision will be communicated to the corresponding author through the journal's online system or official correspondence.
Possible editorial decisions include:
- Accepted without revision.
- Accepted subject to minor revisions.
- Accepted subject to major revisions.
- Rejected.
Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers' and editors' comments. The editorial decision will depend on the manuscript's originality, methodological quality, relevance, clarity, and contribution to the journal's scope.
