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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 file is in Microsoft Word, and PDF document file format.
  • Where available, DOI or URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is 1.15-spaced; uses a 12-point Yu Gothic 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)

Author Guidelines

Submission Requirements

Please adhere to the following guidelines when submitting your manuscript:

  1. Manuscripts must be typewritten in MS Document format, 12-point Yu Gothic with 15 line spacing. Please use this manuscript template: LINK. If your computer does not have the Yu Gothic font, please download it

here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49114.

  1. If Yu Gothic does not support special characters, you can use other compatible
  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
  1. 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. Manuscripts that do not conform to this requirement will be returned to the author for revision before the peer review process is undertaken.
  2. Manuscript submissions to PASAA must be done via this link: LINK.
  3. Specify which category your submission is for in the system.

 

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. Supplementary documents (optional)

 

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.

 

Review Policy

Manuscripts will be firstly screened by the editorial team. If a manuscript is of insufficient quality or lies outside the scope of the journal, it may be rejected at this stage. However, if approved, it will be passed on to reviewers and the double-blind review process will be used. The editorial team reserves the right to accept or reject articles.

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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