The Journal of English Language Pedagogy and Practice (Journal of Applied Linguistics) is a biannual, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch. Each issue features 12 research articles, which are first made available online on the journal's website before the print edition is released.
The journal promotes rigorous, research-driven approaches to addressing language-related issues across the diverse fields of applied linguistics. Submissions are accepted in English and are evaluated by three expert reviewers from the applied linguistics community. The editorial team adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, although the journal is not a formal member of COPE.
Please note that article review and publication fees are applicable.
The Journal of English Language Pedagogy and Practice has been indexed in DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), "Islamic World Science Citation Center"(ISC), "Google Scholar", "Ensani" and "Noor Professional Journals Database"(Noormags).
The journal is supported by the Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch.
Note: The name of the Journal has been changed from the Journal of Applied Linguistics to the Journal of English Language Pedagogy and Practice since 13th march, 2017.
License terms
The whole content of the journal is made freely available for non-commercial purposes, users are allowed to copy and redistribute the material, transform, and build upon the material as long as they cite the source.
Open Access Policy
With the launch of an integrated management system for publications in Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, all articles of the journal of English Language Pedagogy and Practice are freely accessible. This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. No university library or individual reader has to pay any fees to access the electronic version of the journal.The publisher of the journal, the islamic azad University, Tabriz branch, pays for all the costs involved in the publication process. hence, no revenue charges are required.
Acceptance Rate at 2021: %13
Acceptance Rate at 2020: %25
Submission to First Decision Time: One week