Submission Guidelines

A. Manuscript Requirements

1. Structure: Follow APA 7th edition formatting (12pt Times New Roman, 1-inch margins). Include:

  • Title page (blinded for review)
  • Abstract (250 words, 4–6 keywords)
  • Introduction (theoretical framework, research gaps, objectives)
  • Literature Review (critical synthesis, not descriptive summary)
  • Methodology (detailed research design, ethical considerations)
  • Results (data presented with clarity; avoid interpretation)
  • Discussion (theoretical/practical implications, limitations)
  • References (strict adherence to APA style)
  • Appendices (if applicable: raw data, coding schemes, IRB approvals)

2. Empirical Focus: Prioritize studies with:

  • Clear research questions/hypotheses
  • Robust sampling strategies (e.g., power analysis for quantitative studies; purposive sampling for qualitative work)
  • Triangulation of data sources (e.g., interviews, observations, assessments)
  • Transparency in data analysis (e.g., inter-coder reliability metrics, effect sizes)

3.    Ethical Compliance:

  • Include IRB approval documentation for human subjects research.
  • Adhere to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

B. Special Notes for Early-Career Researchers

  • Graduate students (MA/PhD candidates) may submit work-in-progress papers (5,000–6,000 words) under the mentorship of senior scholars.

Review Process

1. Triple-Blind Review: Manuscripts are anonymized and evaluated by at least two independent experts.

2. Criteria:

  • Theoretical originality (30%)
  • Methodological rigor (40%)
  • Practical significance (20%)
  • Clarity of writing (10%)

3. Revise & Resubmit: Authors receive actionable feedback, including:

  • Statistical consultation (if needed)
  • Language editing support for non-native English speakers

Contact Information

Dr. Guobing Liu Editor-in-Chief, Studies in Language and Education
 Email: sle@scienceingress.com 
Website: www.slejournal.org

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