About the Journal

Indonesian Journal of Foreign Language Studies (IndoFES) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal managed by Indonesian Postgraduate Foreign Language Education Association. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to publish original research findings, reviews, and scholarly articles in the field of foreign language education, linguistics, and applied linguistics. Our mission is to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and promote the dissemination of high-quality research to a global audience.

Focus and Scope

Indonesian Journal of Foreign Language Studies (IndoFES) focuses on emerging trends, theoretical advancements, practical applications, or methodological innovations in foreign language education, linguistics, and applied linguistics. The journal welcomes submissions that contribute to the understanding and development of language acquisition, teaching methodologies, translation, cross-cultural communication, and technology-enhanced language learning. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Foreign Language Teaching and Learning

• Innovative teaching methodologies
• Language curriculum development
• Teaching materials and technology integration
• Teacher education and professional development

2. Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

• Language acquisition and processing
• Bilingualism and multilingualism
• Language assessment and testing
• Sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics

3. Translation and Interpretation

• Translation theories and practices
• Machine translation and computer-assisted translation
• Cross-cultural communication and pragmatics

4. Technology and Language Learning

• E-learning and digital tools for language education
• Artificial intelligence in language learning
• Gamification and multimedia-based language instruction

5. Intercultural Communication and Language Policy

• Language and identity in global contexts
• Language policies in education
• Intercultural pragmatics and global communication

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts to IndoFES will undergo a rigorous editorial and review process to ensure the highest quality of published research. The following outlines our commitment to maintaining academic integrity and excellence:

Editorial Process

Upon submission, each manuscript will be evaluated by the editorial team for its suitability for the journal. This initial assessment will consider the relevance, originality, and adherence to the journal's guidelines.

Double Anonymous Blind Review

To promote fairness and objectivity in the review process, IndoFES employs a double anonymous blind review system. This means that:

• The identities of the authors are concealed from the reviewers.
• The identities of the reviewers are concealed from the authors.

This approach helps to eliminate bias and ensures that the evaluation of the manuscript is based solely on its academic merit.

Publication Frequency

Indonesian Journal of Foreign Language Studies (IndoFES) is published biannually (twice a year) in February and September. Each issue contains a collection of original research articles, book reviews, and review papers.

Author Guidelines

GENERAL STRUCTURE OF ARTICLE

• The text submitted by the author is the original scientific paper, has never been published, and is not being submitted for publication in  other media/journals
• The text proposed may be the results of the study (field), conceptual ideas, studies, application of theories, and criticism in the social, humanities, and technology
• The manuscript is written in English. The manuscript is written with Times New Roman of font 12 with single spacing and one column format. The manuscript should have an abstract between 200 to 250 words in length, followed by three to five keywords related to your article. Submissions should be between 4000-8000 (including abstract, table(s), figure(s), and references) in A4 size paper with margins as the following: top 1.4”, bottom 1.5”, right 1,4”, and left 1.4”.
• The template of TATEFL can be downloaded in Manuscript Template IndoFES
• Scripts are organized into five subheadings in the following order: (a) Introduction: includes problem identification, literature review, research objectives, as well as the benefits of the research, (b) Method: consists of the way the research is done and a description of the material, equipment, and procedures used in conducting the analysis or research, (c) Findings and Discussions: describes the results of research or analysis and can be presented in sub-chapters, (d) Conclusion: written in the form of a summary and if necessary,  each paragraph containing conclusions of the research can be given serial numbers. (e) References: References arranged alphabetically refers to the APA 7th edition Style of Citation.
• Use the Mendeley application to facilitate the inclusion of references (Obligatory).
• The article does not contain the results of plagiarism, falsification, and fabrication of data

Title

The title should summarize the main idea or ideas of your manuscript; the title is within 14 words maximum.

Author(s) Detail:

Full Name (without degree), affiliation, and email.

Abstract

Abstracts should clearly indicate the background of the problems, objectives, theories and methods, findings or novelty of ideas, and main conclusions.

Introduction

Avoid a thorough literature review or a description of the findings and simply express the goals of your work while providing an acceptable background. Indicate the gap in the literature that your research fills in explicit detail. Be careful to accurately and in your own words convey the author's ideas when paraphrasing a source that is not your own. You still need to cite an author's work even if you paraphrase their work. It is required to include the page number in addition to the author's name and the year of publication when directly quoting an author's work. Citation marks should be used from the beginning to the finish of the quotation.

Method

This section contains the method/approach, population/sample or participant of study, instrument and data analysis.

Findings and Discussions

Present your findings. Use graphs and tables as applicable, but also provide a prose summary of your key findings. The most important findings should be highlighted; do not restate what is already stated in the findings. The goal of the discussion is to explain any new knowledge or insights that occurred as a result of your investigation of the topic, as well as to interpret and describe the relevance of your results in light of what is previously known about the research subject being explored. It is frequently useful to combine the Findings and Discussion sections.

Conclusion and suggestion

Intended not only to repeat findings. The conclusion contains substantializing of meaning. It can present a statement of what is being expected as proposed in the “Introduction” and what has happened as reported in the “Findings and Discussion” so that there is compatibility.  An addition can be made concerning the prospects of enriching the research findings and developing the potential for future research.

References

Follow the APA 7 style. Please note that all names/references mentioned in the text/article should be listed in the References section. Names that are not mentioned in the text/article, should be removed from the References section. For the complete guide of APA 7th Edition please refer to the following website https://apastyle.apa.org

Open Access Policy

Indonesian Journal of Foreign Language Studies (IndoFES) is committed to providing open access to all published research articles. We believe that making research freely available to the public fosters greater global exchange of knowledge and enhances the visibility and impact of the work published in our journal.

Key Features of Our Open Access Policy:

• Immediate Access: All articles published in IndoFES are freely accessible to all readers immediately upon publication. There are no subscription fees or paywalls.
• Licensing: All articles are published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY SA 4.0), which allows others to share and adapt the work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.
• Archiving and Self-Archiving: Authors are encouraged to archive their articles in institutional repositories and may self-archive the accepted version of their manuscript in accordance with the journal's policies.
• Support for Authors: We provide guidance and support for authors regarding open access publishing, including information on how to comply with funder mandates and maximize the visibility of their research.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.

This journal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

Publication Ethics

Indonesian Journal of Foreign Language Studies (IndoFES) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability in the publication process. This document outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and does not plagiarize the work of others. Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources are essential.
• Authorship: All individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be listed as authors. Those who have contributed in other ways should be acknowledged in the acknowledgments section.
• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work. This includes funding sources, affiliations, and any potential conflicts that may affect the integrity of the research.
• Data Sharing and Transparency: Authors are encouraged to share their data and research materials to promote transparency and reproducibility. Any restrictions on data sharing should be clearly stated.
• Retraction and Correction: If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal and cooperate with the editorial team to retract or correct the paper.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents. They should not share or discuss the manuscript with others without the consent of the editor.
• Impartiality: Reviewers should provide an unbiased assessment of the manuscript based on its scholarly merit. Personal biases or conflicts of interest should be disclosed to the editor.
• Constructive Feedback: Reviewers are expected to provide constructive and respectful feedback to authors, helping to improve the quality of the manuscript.
• Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews in a timely manner to facilitate the publication process. If they are unable to meet the deadline, they should inform the editor as soon as possible.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

• Fairness and Impartiality: Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual content without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
• Confidentiality: Editors must ensure that all manuscripts are treated as confidential and should not disclose any information about the manuscript to anyone other than the authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may arise during the editorial process and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.
• Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the quality of the manuscript and its relevance to the journal's scope. They should consider the reviewers' comments and recommendations in their decision-making process.
• Handling Complaints: Editors should have a clear process for handling complaints and appeals regarding manuscripts and should address any ethical concerns raised by authors or reviewers.

4. Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

• Support for Ethical Practices: The publisher must support the journal in maintaining ethical standards and provide resources for authors, reviewers, and editors to understand their responsibilities.
• Transparency: The publisher should ensure transparency in the publication process, including clear guidelines for authors and reviewers, as well as information about the journal's policies and practices.
• Handling Misconduct: The publisher should have procedures in place for investigating allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and unethical research practices.
• Promoting Research Integrity: The publisher should promote research integrity and encourage authors to adhere to ethical standards in their research and publication practices.

Retraction

The papers published in the Indonesian Journal of Foreign Language Studies (IndoFES) will be considered for retraction in the publication if:

1. They have clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of misconduct (e.g., data fabrication) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental error)
2. The findings have previously been published elsewhere without proper cross-referencing, permission or justification (i.e., cases of redundant publication)
3. It constitutes plagiarism
4. It reports unethical research

The mechanism of retraction follows the Retraction Guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which can be accessed at https://publicationethics.org/files/retraction%20guidelines.pdf</a >.

Author Fees

IndoFES accepts NO payment for submission or publication of articles of all types. All the manuscripts are fully double-blind peer-reviewed and solely accepted based on the merit and quality. Once accepted, the manuscripts will be printed and disseminated without any charges and are made freely available to all readers via the journal website.