About the journal
Research in English Language Pedagogy (RELP) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly by the Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran. The journal is dedicated to disseminating reports of the findings of the original and innovative research of conceptual, theoretical, empirical, and practical nature, covering niches and issues related to current trends and topics of pedagogy and practices in the field of teaching and learning of English as an International Language (EIL) or as a Foreign Language (EFL), from either a disciplinary or multi-disciplinary perspective. Providing a medium for informed debate of the principles and practices that determine how English is learned and taught nationally or internationally, RELP seeks to provide a forum for members of the profession worldwide, including (but not limited to) scholars, faculties, practitioners, and professionals to exchange knowledge in the form of empirical and theoretical research articles and review papers (systematical reviews, meta-analysis, and book reviews). Promoting diverse perspectives and critiques, RELP is particularly interested in articles that challenge the taken-for-granted issues in English language pedagogy and practice. The journal especially welcomes contributions focusing on learning dynamics and the experiences of efficacious language programs in Iran, connecting academicians’ visions and insights gained from related disciplines with practitioners’ everyday concerns addressing real-world problems. To care for our environment and take action on global warming and climate change, we at RELP decided not to publish the journal in print version anymore since 2017.
RELP assumes that the submitted articles have not previously been published and are not being considered for publication elsewhere. The journal rigorously observes the standards and guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), especially regarding misconduct, fraud, plagiarism, and how to take action on these issues. The journal strictly follows a Zero Tolerance Policy on Plagiarism. We recommend authors check their articles with plagiarism prevention tools (such as ithenticate.com, turnitin.com, etc.) before submitting them to RELP. After initial editor screening, all articles undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. RELP does not charge authors for the reviewing process of articles; however, the publication charge accepted is about 15 $ per paper. Authors must transfer the copyright to RELP by signing the copyright form and submitting it with the main manuscript.
Initially born in 2010 under the name Iranian Journal of Research in English Language Teaching, the journal has continued its academic life as Research in English Language Pedagogy (RELP) since 2017.
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1 - A Corpus-Based Study of Academic Vocabulary in Sociology Research Articles: Which Words Should a Teacher Concentrate on?
Reza Bagheri Nevisi Mahmood Safari Mahnaz SeddighiIssue 4 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2024 -
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2 - EFL Teachers’ Adversity Quotient and Self-Efficacy: A Personality Comparison
Hamid Marashi Zahra AraghiIssue 4 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2024 -
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3 - The Relationship Among Identity Aspects, Brain-Friendly Instruction, and Iranian IELTS Candidates' Performance in Speaking and Reading Subcomponents
Abdolhamid Mohamadi Seyyed Ayatollah Razmjoo Shahram Afraz Fazlolah SamimiIssue 4 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2024 -
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4 - Palestinian EFL Students' Vocabulary Learning Strategies
Mohammed Farrah Ghadeer DarabeeIssue 4 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2024 -
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5 - Detecting Academic Field-based Differential Item Functioning and Differential Distractor Functioning in the Islamic Azad University EPT Employing the Rasch Model
Sarallah Jafaripour Omid Tabatabaei Hadi Salehi Hossein Vahid DastjerdiIssue 4 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2024 -
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6 - Factors Contributing to Interlanguage Pragmatics (ILP) Competence Development: Evidence from the Iranian EFL Setting
Arezoo Nik Khormizi Gholam-Reza Abbasian Massood YazdanimoghaddamIssue 4 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2024 -
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7 - Critical Thinking in the Iranian EFL Context: A Systematic Review
Shaho Hoorijani Hossein Heidari TabriziIssue 4 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2024 -
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8 - A Survey of Qualities of a Good Teacher: The Case of Arab EFL Teachers and Learners’ Viewpoints
Nooralhuda Salman Qasim Al-Dunainawi Sousan Sattar Boroujeni Sara MansouriIssue 4 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2024
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1 - Critical Thinking in the Iranian EFL Context: A Systematic Review
Shaho Hoorijani Hossein Heidari TabriziIssue 4 , Vol. 12 , Autumn 2024 -
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2 - Investigating the Effect of AI Writing Assistance Tools on Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners' Writing Performance: A Comparative Study of ProWritingAid and Grammarly
Pourya Borna Reza Mohammadi Rahim Karimi NiaIssue 3 , Vol. 12 , Summer 2024 -
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3 - Improving EFL Learners' Writing Accuracy and Fluency through Task-based Collaborative Output Activities and Scaffolding Techniques
Khosro Zohrevandi Hossein Ahmadi Hamid KhalajiIssue 1 , Vol. 12 , Winter 2024 -
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4 - Investigating the Relationship between Teacher Resilience, Teacher Immunity and Emotional Intelligence among Iranian EFL Teachers
Fahimeh Rezapoor Aysheh MohammadzadehIssue 1 , Vol. 12 , Winter 2024 -
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5 - The Effect of Assistive Technology on Vocabulary Learning of Students with Visual Impairments
Afsaneh Saeedakhtar Nasrin Khodaee Afsar Rouhi Reza AbdiIssue 1 , Vol. 12 , Winter 2024 -
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6 - Digital Corpora in Language Study: Reviewing a Success Story in the Recent History of Linguistics
Christian MairIssue 3 , Vol. 12 , Summer 2024 -
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7 - Enhancing Speaking Proficiency and Terminology Learning Among ESP Learners Through Edutainment Activities
Shiva Grami Azizeh Chalak Hossein Heidari TabriziIssue 1 , Vol. 12 , Winter 2024 -
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8 - A Critical Overview of Models of Reading Comprehension with a Focus on Cognitive Aspects
Mohammad Taghi Shahnazari Azizollah DabaghiIssue 1 , Vol. 2 , Winter 2014 -
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9 - The Relationship between EFL Learners’ L2 Motivational Self System and Academic Resilience
Sepideh Basir Sholeh KolahiIssue 2 , Vol. 10 , Spring 2022 -
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10 - Developing and Validating an English Language Teacher Commitment Questionnaire (ELTCQ) in Iran High Schools
Akram Bagheri Masood Siyyari Mojgan RashtchiIssue 1 , Vol. 12 , Winter 2024