Authors submit manuscripts through the journal submission system in accordance with the author guidelines and manuscript template provided by the journal.
The editorial team conducts an initial screening to evaluate:
Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be returned to authors for correction or rejected before the review process.
The Editor-in-Chief assigns the manuscript to a Section Editor or Handling Editor based on the manuscript topic and expertise.
The manuscript undergoes a double-blind peer review process involving at least two independent reviewers. Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous during the review process.
Reviewers evaluate:
Based on reviewers’ comments and recommendations, the editor makes one of the following decisions:
The decision and reviewers’ comments are sent to the corresponding author.
Authors are required to revise the manuscript according to reviewers’ and editors’ suggestions within the specified time.
Revised manuscripts may be:
After the manuscript satisfies all academic and editorial requirements, the Editor-in-Chief issues a final acceptance decision.
Accepted manuscripts undergo:
Authors may be asked to review the final proof before publication.
The final version of the manuscript is published online in the scheduled journal issue and becomes accessible through the journal website.
Published articles are indexed and archived according to the journal indexing policies and digital preservation system.
| Process Stage | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Initial Screening | 3–7 Days |
| Peer Review Process | 2–4 Weeks |
| Revision by Authors | 1–3 Weeks |
| Final Decision | 3–7 Days |
| Copyediting & Publication | 1–2 Weeks |
Total Estimated Time: Approximately 6–10 Weeks depending on the review and revision process.
The Journal of Foreign Language and Educational Research upholds publication ethics and follows academic integrity standards. All submitted manuscripts must be original, free from plagiarism, and not under consideration by other journals simultaneously.
