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Submission Preparation Checklist

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 files are in both Microsoft Word and PDF document formats.
  • The journal's manuscript template is used.
  • Where available, DOI or URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is 1.15-spaced; uses a 12-point Times New Roman 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.
  • In-text citations and references in the manuscript must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition (2020).
  • If your study required ethical approval, please submit the IRB or ethics committee approval letter or certificate. If not applicable, please confirm in the pre-review discussion section in the submission system.

Author Guidelines

1. Submission requirements

Please adhere to the following guidelines when submitting your manuscript:

  1. Manuscripts must be typewritten in MS Document format, 12-point Times New Roman with 15 line spacing. You are required to use this manuscript template: LINK.
  2. In-text citations and references in the manuscript MUST follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th Edition (2020). Please refer to the reference guideline and examples: LINK
  3. Manuscripts must be carefully edited for language quality before submission. The author is responsible for ensuring that the manuscript has been thoroughly edited and proofread to reach an academically appropriate standard of English.
  4. Manuscript submissions to PASAA must be done via this link: LINK.
  5. Specify which category your submission is for in the system. 

2. Submission files

  1. A full manuscript (with authors’ names, affiliations, corresponding author’s email address, and 50-word biodata of all authors)
  2. An anonymized manuscript
  3. If your study required ethical approval, please submit the IRB or ethics committee approval letter or certificate. If not applicable, please confirm in the pre-review discussion section in the submission system.
  4. Supplementary documents (optional)

3. How to anonymize your manuscript

  1. Delete your names, affiliations, email addresses, and biodata.
  2. Anonymize comments, track changes and file properties by following this step: LINK.

4. AI policy

PASAA Journal is committed to promoting the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic publishing. This policy ensures transparency, originality, and accountability throughout the research and submission processes. All authors submitting to PASAA Journal are required to comply with the following guidelines.

4.1 Scope of AI use in manuscripts

  • Authors must clearly state any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools during manuscript preparation.
  • Manuscripts must not exceed an AI-generated similarity index of 15% as measured by Turnitin.
  • All manuscripts that involve AI assistance must fully comply with the journal’s standards of academic quality, originality, and ethical integrity.

4.2 Ethical considerations:

  • Authorship: AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors, as they cannot take responsibility for the research or its outcomes. Human authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of their work.
  • Transparency: Authors must include a clear statement in the Declaration of AI Use section, describing how AI technologies were used in the research or writing process. This transparency allows readers to understand the extent and purpose of AI involvement.
  • Data Integrity: Any data or results generated using AI must be verifiable. Authors must disclose any potential limitations or biases introduced by AI tools. The use of AI should never compromise the credibility, reproducibility, or ethical soundness of the research.

4.3 Author responsibility and liability

Authors remain fully responsible for all content in their manuscripts, including any errors, biases, or ethical issues arising from AI use. While AI tools can assist in certain tasks, human oversight and judgment are essential to ensure the work meets the journal’s scholarly and ethical standards.

5. Review policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial screening by the editorial team. A manuscript may be rejected at this stage if it:

  1. Does not follow the journal’s formatting template,
  2. Fails to meet the required academic quality,
  3. Has not been thoroughly edited and proofread to reach an academically appropriate standard of English,
  4. Falls outside the journal’s scope, or
  5. Is primarily generated by AI without substantial human authorship, oversight, or intellectual contribution.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will proceed to a double-blind peer review process. The editorial team reserves the right to make the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of all submissions.

Research articles

Research articles must be based on recent empirical research contributing to bridging theory and
practice in the ELT profession. PASAA publishes both qualitative and quantitative research
findings. Eligible manuscripts should not exceed 8,500 words, including references and
appendices. An abstract of no longer than 200 words is also required for each manuscript.

Academic articles

Academic articles present a comprehensive review of current ELT scholarship and interest.
Manuscripts based on interpreted references to others’ works should provide a critical discussion
of implications or applications for theory and practice. Manuscripts with references should not be
longer than 4,500 words with an abstract of about 200 words.

Short discussion articles

Short discussion papers provide an opportunity for ELT professionals to share their hands-on
experience in teaching or conducting research. Manuscripts may focus on classroom teaching
activities, online teaching and learning, materials design and development, extra-curricular
activities, action research, or research tips. Manuscripts should be in the range of 1,500-3,500
words. No abstract is required.

Book reviews

Book reviews must be based upon recent books in the fields of English language teaching and
learning. Manuscripts should not exceed 1,200 words.

Special Issues 2025 - Research Articles

A report of an original study conducted by the author in which raw data have been collected and analyzed and the conclusions are drawn from the results of the analysis.
Content: Manuscripts must be based on empirical research contributing to bridging theory and practice in the EFL profession.
Word limit: Eligible manuscripts should not exceed 8,500 words, including references and appendices. An abstract of no longer than 200 words is also required.

Scope

This special issue will focus on exploration of different perspectives concerning how CEFR-informed language instruction and assessment have been implemented in traditional and non-traditional classroom settings.

We invite submissions in the following, but not limited to, areas:
• Integration of theory into CEFR-based language instruction and assessment practice
• CEFR-based language policy
• Intercultural dimensions of CEFR implementation
• Evaluation of the relevance and appropriateness of CEFR in diverse educational systems
• Challenges and constraints in CEFR-based language instruction and assessment
• Design and development of CEFR-aligned teaching and testing materials
• Technology and innovation in CEFR implementation
• Teacher education and professional development for CEFR integration
• Assessment innovation and CEFR referencing

Special Issues 2025 - Academic Articles

A review article about others’ work to review existing theories and concepts, suggest new directions, or identify patterns among existing research studies, providing an overview of the topic of interest
Manuscripts must present a comprehensive review of current ELT scholarship and interest.
They can refer to others’ works and should provide a critical discussion of implications or applications for theory and practice.

Word limit: Manuscripts with references should not be longer than 8,500 words. An abstract of no longer than 200 words is also required.

This special issue will focus on exploration of different perspectives concerning how CEFR-informed language instruction and assessment have been implemented in traditional and non-traditional classroom settings.

We invite submissions in the following, but not limited to, areas:
• Integration of theory into CEFR-based language instruction and assessment practice
• CEFR-based language policy
• Intercultural dimensions of CEFR implementation
• Evaluation of the relevance and appropriateness of CEFR in diverse educational systems
• Challenges and constraints in CEFR-based language instruction and assessment
• Design and development of CEFR-aligned teaching and testing materials
• Technology and innovation in CEFR implementation
• Teacher education and professional development for CEFR integration
• Assessment innovation and CEFR referencing

Special Issues 2025 - Short Discussion

A short discussion includes interviews of researchers and scholars on a particular topic of interest and idea sharing in which the authors share some practical tips primarily based on their own experiences.
Short discussion allows ELT professionals to share their hands-on experience in teaching or conducting research.

It may focus on classroom activities, online teaching, material design & development, extra-curricular activities, action research, or research tips.

This special issue will focus on exploration of different perspectives concerning how CEFR-informed language instruction and assessment have been implemented in traditional and non-traditional classroom settings.

We invite submissions in the following, but not limited to, areas:
• Integration of theory into CEFR-based language instruction and assessment practice
• CEFR-based language policy
• Intercultural dimensions of CEFR implementation
• Evaluation of the relevance and appropriateness of CEFR in diverse educational systems
• Challenges and constraints in CEFR-based language instruction and assessment
• Design and development of CEFR-aligned teaching and testing materials
• Technology and innovation in CEFR implementation
• Teacher education and professional development for CEFR integration
• Assessment innovation and CEFR referencing

Special Issues 2025 - Book Review

A book review is a critical evaluation in which the authors describe and analyze a book based on content, style, and merit.
Book reviews must be based upon recent books in the fields of English language teaching and learning.
Word limit: Manuscripts should not exceed 1,500 words.

 

This special issue will focus on exploration of different perspectives concerning how CEFR-informed language instruction and assessment have been implemented in traditional and non-traditional classroom settings.

We invite submissions in the following, but not limited to, areas:
• Integration of theory into CEFR-based language instruction and assessment practice
• CEFR-based language policy
• Intercultural dimensions of CEFR implementation
• Evaluation of the relevance and appropriateness of CEFR in diverse educational systems
• Challenges and constraints in CEFR-based language instruction and assessment
• Design and development of CEFR-aligned teaching and testing materials
• Technology and innovation in CEFR implementation
• Teacher education and professional development for CEFR integration
• Assessment innovation and CEFR referencing

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