General Information Manuscript Submission Manuscript Format Structure Tables & Figures Citation & References Ethical Considerations Review Process

1. General Information

Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Studies publishes original research articles, literature reviews, and conceptual papers related to English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Studies. The manuscript must be written in English and follow the Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature Studies journal template.

2. Manuscript Submission

• Manuscripts are submitted online through the journal OJS system: https://journal.iain-manado.ac.id/index.php/jeltis
• Authors must ensure the manuscript has not been published and is not under consideration elsewhere.
• Each submission will be checked for plagiarism (maximum similarity 25%) and AI usage (maximum 25%).

3. Manuscript Format

• Use the Journal template (font Candara, 12 pt, 1.15 spacing).
• The manuscript length is about 8–15 pages including tables, figures, and references.
• File format: Microsoft Word (.docx).

4. Structure of Manuscript

Manuscripts must follow this structure:

1. Title – Brief, informative, and not more than 12 words in English.
2. Author(s) – Full names (without academic titles) with institutional affiliation and email address of the corresponding author.
3. Abstract – Written in English, 150–250 words, containing the research purpose, methods, results, and conclusion.
4. Keywords – 3 to 5 keywords, separated by commas.
5. Introduction – Contains background, problem formulation, and research objectives. No subheadings.
6. Method – Includes research design, participants/subjects, data collection techniques, and data analysis.
7. Results – Present the main research results in narrative form, tables, or figures using the format “Table 1,” “Table 2,” or “Figure 1,” “Figure 2,” without expressions like “below is the following table.” Table/figure titles must use Candara 9 single spacing; figures should be at least 300 pixels resolution, and main text in Candara 12 with 1.15 spacing.
8. Discussion – Combined in one section. Use tables, graphs, or figures if needed. Interpret findings clearly and connect them with previous studies.
9. Conclusion – Summarizes the main findings in one paragraph (no numbering).
10. References – Only include cited sources. Use APA 7th edition. At least 80% from recent journal articles (within the last 10 years). It is recommended to use reference management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero.

5. Tables and Figures

• Tables and figures must be clear, labeled, and numbered consecutively.
• Table titles are placed above the table; figure captions are placed below the figure.
• Font for table/figure captions: Candara 9, single spacing.

Example: Table title goes here (Candara 9, single spacing)

Variable	Description	Value
Sample size	Number of respondents	120
Mean	Average score	3.72

6. Citation and References

• In-text citation uses the author–date format, e.g., (Arikunto, 2012) or (Suharyanto, 2016).
• All references listed must be cited in the manuscript.
• Examples:
  • Journal Article: Suharyanto, A. (2016). Pusat Aktivitas Ritual Kepercayaan Parmalim di Huta Tinggi Laguboti. Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Sosial Politik UMA, 4(2), 182–195.
  • Book: Arikunto, S. (2002). Prosedur Penelitian: Suatu Pendekatan Praktek. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta.

7. Ethical Considerations

Authors are responsible for the originality and ethical conduct of their research. AI tools may assist in grammar or formatting improvement, but AI-generated content must not exceed 25% and must be disclosed in the manuscript.

8. Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review. The editorial team may revise the format and language without altering the content.

Prepared for submission to JELLTS — follow the journal template and OJS submission instructions. For questions about formatting or submission, contact the editorial office via the OJS system.