peerreview

Peer Review Policies

Journal of English Language Teaching, Literature and Linguistics (ELLITS) adopts a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of all published articles. Every manuscript submitted will be evaluated fairly and objectively by independent reviewers who are experts in the field.

Reviewer Suggestions by Authors

Authors are encouraged to suggest up to 10 potential reviewers for their manuscript. Please include the following details for each suggested reviewer:

• Title and full name

• Institutional affiliation

• Postal address and email address

• Scopus ID, Researcher ID (Web of Science), or proof of authorship in ELLITS (as first author)

• Academic qualification (minimum of a doctoral degree)

Authors may also recommend a maximum of 5 individuals who should not be invited to review their paper, along with a reasonable justification (e.g., potential conflict of interest).

Reviewer Selection Criteria

Reviewers may be selected from a variety of sources, including:

• ELLITS’ existing pool of peer reviewers

• Editorial board members

• Author-suggested reviewers

• External experts, including those affiliated with journals from major publishers such as Elsevier or Springer

All selected reviewers must:

• Have no institutional affiliation with the authors

• Preferably be from different countries

• Have no conflict of interest with the authors or the manuscript content

• Possess sufficient academic and research credentials in the relevant area

The editorial board is not obligated to follow author-suggested reviewers and reserves the right to select reviewers based on expertise and suitability.

Review Process and Editorial Decision

• Each manuscript will be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers who assess the submission based on its originality, research significance, methodological soundness, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s focus and scope.

• Manuscripts may receive one of the following decisions:

  • Accepted without revision

  • Accepted with minor revisions

  • Accepted with major revisions

  • Rejected

• The final decision lies with the Editorial Board, based on reviewers’ recommendations and the overall quality of the manuscript.

• Authors will receive reviewer feedback via email and are expected to submit the revised manuscript within 8 weeks of receiving the decision.

All reviewers and editors involved in the process are committed to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and impartiality throughout the review process.