As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format.
Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
The manuscript, including its 200-word abstract, should ideally be between 3000 - 5000 words in length. The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end. The author(s) must follow the requirements of the Publication Manual of the APA (7th Edition).
The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines. The manuscript conforms to the stylistic guidelines prescribed by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition.
The instructions in ensuring a blind review must be followed.
COPYRIGHT TRANSFER & DISCLAIMER AGREEMENT form must be completed, signed, and returned to the editor of this journal as a supplementary file with the article submission. (Download form for single author / form for multiple authors.)
Author Guidelines
To uphold the quality and integrity of the journal, authors are kindly requested to ensure that all submissions meet the following requirements:
A Turnitin similarity report must be provided, indicating an overall similarity index of no more than 20%.
Authors who do not have access to Turnitin should declare this at the time of submission; the editorial office will conduct the similarity screening on their behalf.
All manuscripts must be professionally proofread prior to submission. The name and professional position of the proofreader must be clearly indicated.
Submissions must include two separate files:
a manuscript with full author information, and
a blinded version with all author-identifying information removed, to ensure a double-blind peer review process.
Submissions that do not comply with these requirements may be desk-rejected without undergoing peer review.
We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining high standards of academic integrity, originality, and publication quality.
Submission Guidelines for Double-Blind Review
Authors submitting manuscripts to NET are required to adhere to specific guidelines to facilitate the double-blind review process:
1. Author Identification: Ensure that author names and affiliations are removed from the manuscript file to maintain anonymity during the review.
2. Acknowledgments: Any acknowledgments that could potentially reveal the authors' identity should be temporarily excluded during the initial review.
3. Citations and References: While citations to the authors' own work are allowed, they should be done in a way that does not immediately disclose the authorship.
The double-blind review process at NET underscores the journal's commitment to fostering an environment of scholarly integrity and contributing to the advancement of language education research. NET expresses gratitude for the dedication of authors and reviewers in upholding the highest standards of academic excellence.
Formatting, In-Text Citaion and Referencing Requirements
Manuscripts ( conforming to the stylistic guidelines prescribed by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition) should be submitted to the Editor in electronic form in accordance with the journal’s formatting guidelines and please complete Online Submission Preparation Checklist before submission.
New Requirements in Accordance with TCI Standards
Beginning with the January 2023 issue (Vol. 17, No. 1), The New English Teacher has implemented new requirements in accordance with TCI standards that authors are expected to follow:
1. Citation Guidelines: Authors are advised to avoid including website-based citations in their manuscripts.
2. Affiliation and Mailing Address Information: Authors are now required to provide comprehensive official affiliation details, including department, faculty, university, postal address, and telephone numbers (both primary and secondary).
These changes aim to enhance the quality and standardization of submissions.
Copyright Notice
COPYRIGHT TRANSFER & DISCLAIMER AGREEMENT form must be completed, signed, and returned to the editor of this journal before publication of the article.
