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Journal on English as a Foreign Language

Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palangka Raya · Indonesia · Est. 2011

ISSN2088-1657eISSN2502-6615
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
Total52
H-Indexi
19
Total Worksi
287
Total Citationsi
1,592
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.60
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Journal on English as a Foreign Language (JEFL) is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal on teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. The journal follows a double-blind review policy. The primary objective of this journal is to publish research-based articles that delve into a comprehensive examination of the theories and practices involved in teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. The specific focus lies on developing and non-English speaking countries. The journal's scope is international, extending a warm invitation to English language practitioners, academics, and researchers with diverse interdisciplinary perspectives. The journal’s scope addresses English language teaching (ELT) and learning areas, including: ELT pedagogy ELT and learning resources ELT and teacher professional development English language teachers' training and education Academic writing in ELT research Innovation in ELT Language assessment Literacy education in ELT Technology-based ELT

General Information

Country / RegionIndonesia
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2011
Frequency2 issues per year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications287
Publisher OrgInstitut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palangka Raya
OA Since2010
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Submission Info

APC Cost$80Below median
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY-SA
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palangka Raya
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2088-1657 / 2502-6615
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$80
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
14
125
2019
21
289
2020
22
180
2021
25
123
2022
31
67
2023
30
37
2024
32
10
2025
16
0
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

EFL/ESL Teaching and LearningTechnology-Enhanced Education StudiesEducational Methods and Media UseSecond Language Learning and TeachingEnglish Language Learning and TeachingEducation and Critical Thinking DevelopmentSecond Language Acquisition and LearningArabic Language Education StudiesEducation and Communication StudiesMultilingual Education and Policy

Frequently asked questions about Journal on English as a Foreign Language

Is Journal on English as a Foreign Language a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal on English as a Foreign Language: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal on English as a Foreign Language?

Journal on English as a Foreign Language is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.60.

Is Journal on English as a Foreign Language indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal on English as a Foreign Language is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal on English as a Foreign Language?

Journal on English as a Foreign Language (JEFL) is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal on teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. The journal follows a double-blind review policy. The primary objective of this journal is to publish research-based articles that delve into a comprehensive examination of the theories and practices involved in teaching and learning English as a foreign and second language. The specific focus lies on developing and non-English speaking countries. The journal's scope is international, extending a warm invitation to English language practi

How much does it cost to publish in Journal on English as a Foreign Language?

Journal on English as a Foreign Language charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $80 for open-access publication.

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