Author Guideline

The International Journal of English Literature, Linguistics, and Language Teaching (IJELLLT) welcomes original and high-quality manuscripts related to English language teaching, linguistics, literature, education, and interdisciplinary studies. Authors are encouraged to prepare their manuscripts carefully in accordance with the following guidelines.

General Manuscript Format

  • Manuscripts must be written in English.

  • Manuscripts should be original and unpublished.

  • Manuscripts must not be under consideration by other journals simultaneously.

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Paper size: A4

  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

  • References must follow APA Style (7th Edition).

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

1. Research Articles

Research Articles present original empirical research findings related to English language teaching, literature, linguistics, education, or interdisciplinary studies.

Recommended Structure

  • Title

  • Author(s)

  • Institutional Affiliation

  • Email Address

  • Abstract (150–250 words)

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review

  • Research Method

  • Findings and Discussion

  • Conclusion

  • References

Recommended Length

4,000–8,000 words.

2. Conceptual Articles

Conceptual Articles discuss theoretical perspectives, educational concepts, critical arguments, or scholarly ideas without primary empirical data.

Recommended Structure

  • Title

  • Author(s)

  • Institutional Affiliation

  • Email Address

  • Abstract

  • Keywords

  • Introduction

  • Main Discussion

  • Critical Analysis

  • Conclusion

  • References

Recommended Length

3,000–6,000 words.

3. Critical Book Review

Critical Book Review provides analytical and reflective evaluations of books related to English language teaching, literature, linguistics, education, culture, or social issues.

Reviews should not merely summarize the book but also critically discuss:

  • strengths and weaknesses,

  • relevance,

  • contribution,

  • and personal or academic reflections.

Recommended Structure

  • Title of the Review

  • Reviewer Name

  • Institutional Affiliation

  • Email Address

  • Identity of the Reviewed Book
    (Title, author, publisher, year of publication, and total pages)

  • Summary of the Book

  • Critical Analysis

  • Strengths and Weaknesses

  • Educational or Scholarly Contribution

  • Conclusion or Reflection

  • References (if applicable)

Recommended Length

1,000–3,000 words.

4. Young Scholars Review & Reflection

The Young Scholars Review & Reflection section welcomes English reviews and reflective writings from junior and senior high school students.

Accepted Works

Submissions may include reviews or reflections on:

  • Books

  • Short stories

  • Films

  • Songs

  • Educational videos

  • Animations

  • Literary works

  • Other educational media

Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be written in English.

  • The work must be original and unpublished.

  • Simple English is acceptable.

  • The recommended length is 300–800 words.

  • Submissions must include the student’s personal opinion or reflection.

  • Plagiarism and full AI-generated writing are prohibited.

Recommended Structure

Students are encouraged to organize their submissions using the following structure:

  1. Title of the Review

  2. Name of the Reviewer

  3. Institutional Affiliation

  4. Email Address

  5. Identity of the Reviewed Work
    (Title, author/creator, publisher/platform, and year of publication/release)

  6. Summary of the Work

  7. Moral Value or Lesson Learned

  8. Personal Opinion or Reflection

Students may also include an optional rating or recommendation at the end of the review.

Review Process

Submissions in this section are reviewed internally by the editorial team for originality, language clarity, appropriateness, and educational value.

This section is non-peer reviewed and is intended to support early academic writing experiences for young English learners.

References Style

All references should follow APA Style (7th Edition). Authors are encouraged to use recent and relevant scholarly references.

Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure that:

  • the manuscript is original,

  • the manuscript does not contain plagiarism,

  • all cited works are properly acknowledged,

  • and the manuscript has not been submitted to another journal simultaneously.

The editorial team reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s academic and ethical standards.