Author Guidelines

Enhanced Language Learning Innovation and Technology (ELLIT)

ELLIT welcomes manuscript submissions from scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide. Authors are encouraged to provide sufficient contextual background to ensure that their work is accessible and meaningful to an international readership with diverse disciplinary and educational backgrounds.

Types of Papers

ELLIT accepts original scholarly manuscripts, including but not limited to:

Empirical research articles (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods)
Design-based research and innovation reports
Conceptual or theoretical papers grounded in established frameworks
Systematic reviews or meta-analyses
Technology-enhanced classroom practices with strong analytical reflection

All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

Manuscript Preparation

Authors must use the ELLIT Journal Template as the manuscript format.

Manuscripts submitted to ELLIT must meet the following requirements:

Written in clear and academic English
Length between 5,000–7,000 words (including references)
Typed in Times New Roman, 11.5 pt, single-spaced
Submitted in soft-copy format
Focused on language learning, language teaching, assessment, or teacher development through the lens of innovation and technology

Submissions should demonstrate theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, and clear scholarly contribution to the field of technology-enhanced language learning.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should consist of the following components, in order:

Title
Author(s)’ name(s), institutional affiliation, and email address
Abstract and keywords
Introduction
Method
Findings and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Appendices (if necessary)

a. Abstract

The abstract must be self-contained and informative, enabling readers to quickly understand the essence and relevance of the study. It should clearly state:

The research problem or focus
The approach or methodology
Key findings
Main conclusions or implications

The abstract should be 150–250 words in length. References should be avoided; if absolutely necessary, cite only the author(s) and year(s). Non-standard abbreviations should be avoided or defined upon first use.
Authors should provide 5–7 keywords, distinct from the title, to support indexing and discoverability.

b. Introduction

The introduction should present:

The background and context of the study
The significance and rationale of the research
Research objectives or questions
Relevant theoretical frameworks
A concise review of recent and relevant studies
The novelty, contribution, and potential implications of the study

Authors are expected to clearly articulate how the study advances understanding in language learning innovation and technology.

c. Method

The method section must be written with sufficient detail to allow replication. Authors should clearly describe:

Research design and approach
Participants and sampling technique
Data collection procedures
Instrument development and validation
Data analysis techniques
Ethical considerations, including approval and informed consent

Where applicable, authors should provide evidence of ethical clearance.

d. Findings and Discussion

Findings should be presented clearly and systematically, supported by appropriate data displays (tables, figures, or excerpts).
The discussion should:

Interpret the findings in relation to the research questions
Connect results with relevant theories and prior studies
Highlight pedagogical, technological, or theoretical implications

The Findings and Discussion may be presented as one integrated section or as two separate sections.

e. Conclusion

The conclusion should succinctly summarize the key findings and contributions of the study without repeating earlier sections. Authors are encouraged to:

Highlight implications for research, practice, or policy
Suggest directions for future research

The conclusion should preferably be written in one concise paragraph.

Quotation and Referencing Style

Short quotations should be integrated into the text.
Quotations exceeding five lines should be formatted as block quotations: single-spaced, indented 10 characters, centered, and without quotation marks.
Authors must use a reference management tool such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or equivalent.
References must follow APA Style (7th Edition) consistently.

More detailed information on formatting, writing style, and referencing is available in the ELLIT manuscript template.

Language Quality and Editorial Policy

Authors are strongly advised to ensure that manuscripts have been professionally proofread to minimize grammatical and stylistic errors.
Manuscripts that do not conform to the journal’s guidelines will be returned for revision prior to review. Only submissions that meet the required format and scope will be processed by the editorial team.

All manuscripts submitted to ELLIT undergo a double-blind peer-review process.