Welcome to Premise Journal
Welcome to the official website of Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics (PJEE), a distinguished publication committed to sharing high-quality, peer-reviewed research. Our journal is dedicated to publishing rigorous and insightful studies in English Language Teaching (ELT), English Education, and English Applied Linguistics (EAL). By exploring our website, you will gain access to valuable research and scholarly articles that have undergone a meticulous peer-review process.
PJEE has published printed articles since 2011 and online articles since 2015. The legal standing of this journal is based on a letter issued by LIPI under SK No. 0005.006/JI.3.2/SK.ISSN/2011.12 - December 5, 2011 (begun from December 5, 2011) and its barcode 9772089334000 for printed version and issued a letter by LIPI under SK no. 0005.2442482X/JI.3.1/SK.ISSN/2015.02 – 03/1/2015 (February 18, 2015) and its barcode 9772442482003 for an online version. The current indexation is in SINTA 3, dated December 30, 2020, by the issued letter No B/1796/E.5.2/KI.02.00/20. A new indexation status renewed it. It is currently indexed in SINTA 3, dated October 3, 2022, by the issued letter No 204/E/KPT/2022. This status is valid until Volume 15 No 2, June 2026.
Whether you are a researcher, academic, or educator seeking authoritative publications, PJEE provides a platform to showcase cutting-edge research and advance knowledge in the field. Browse our collection of peer-reviewed articles and experience the excellence that PJEE has to offer.
Journal Information
Title: Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics
Abbreviation: PJEE
Publication Frequency: 3 issues per year (February, June, and October). Deadline for February is on November 30th, for June is February 28th, and for October is on June 30th
DOI: 10.24127/pj.
P-ISSN: 2089-3345 (since 2011)
E-ISSN: 2442-482X (since 2015)
Language: English (since 2011)
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Dedi Turmudi, S.Pd., MATESOL
Publisher: Universitas Muhammadiyah Metro
Citation Indexing: SINTA I Garuda I Crossref I Google Scholar I Base I Dimension I Sciengate I Scilit I worldcat I Publon I Eric I Copernicus I
Aims and Scope
PJEE is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research papers and reviews in English Education and Applied Linguistics. We welcome contributions from scholars in both EFL and ESL contexts, covering a wide range of topics, including:
- Analysis of English Literature in English Education
- Discourse Analysis in English Education
- ELT Material Development (K-12 and Higher Education)
- English Applied Linguistics (EAL)
- English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in Higher Education
- English for Young Learners (K-12) and Adults (Higher Education)
- English Language Teaching (ELT) in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
- English Language Testing and Evaluation
- Second Language Acquisition (SLA/SLL)
- Translation in English Education
- ELT Teachers’ Professional Development (ELT & TPD)
Authors can submit manuscripts of 3,000–5,000 words (IMRAD format) and are encouraged to submit longer papers (5,000–7,000 words) for in-depth studies. We adhere to APA formatting and require references managed using Mendeley, with a minimum of 20 recent sources (75% journal articles and 25% books). The submitted article should meet the minimum standard and use Mendeley otherwise it will be rejected.
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Policy
PJEE upholds the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. We have a zero-tolerance policy for publication malpractice and adhere to the following principles:
- Plagiarism Prevention: Manuscripts must have a maximum Turnitin or Crossref Similarity Check should be maximum 20% upon submission and below 15% in the final version. Plagiarism will lead to immediate rejection.
- Data Integrity: Fabrication or falsification of data is strictly prohibited.
- Original Submissions: Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere.
- Authorship Accuracy: All authors must be accurately credited. Disputes must be resolved before submission.
- Peer Review Integrity: Any attempt to manipulate the review process will result in rejection.
- Corrections and Retractions: Errors and misconduct in published articles will be promptly addressed through corrections or retractions.
- Reporting Misconduct: Authors, reviewers, and readers are encouraged to report ethical violations, which will be thoroughly investigated.
PJEE is committed to maintaining the integrity of academic publishing and ensuring that our platform remains a trusted source for high-quality research. We invite you to contribute to our journal and be part of a global community advancing research in English Education and Applied Linguistics.

Author Fees and Letter of Acceptance (LoA)
Premise: Journal of English Education and Applied Linguistics (PJEE)* is committed to maintaining high standards of academic publishing while ensuring accessibility for authors. To support this mission, the journal implements the following fee structure and processes:
Author Fees
Article Submission Charge (ASC):
To ensure the seriousness of submissions, Indonesian authors are required to pay an Article Submission Charge (ASC) of IDR 250,000 upon initial submission. This fee guarantees that your manuscript enters the review process.
Article Publishing Charge (APC):
For Indonesian authors, an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of IDR 500,000 is applicable upon acceptance and publication of the article.
For international (non-Indonesian) authors, the APC is waived. However, a nominal Article Submissing Charge (ASC) of 20 USD is required to cover the costs of the review process. This payment can be made via PayPal.
Submission Process
We strongly encourage authors to submit their manuscripts through our online submission system (OJS). This platform allows authors to:
- Upload all required files, including the Cover Letter, Title Page, main manuscript, figures, supplementary information, and based on Article Template 2024
- Track the status of their manuscript throughout the review process.
Desk Review and Initial Screening
Upon submission, the Editor will conduct a desk review to ensure the manuscript meets the journal’s minimum standards, including:
- Word count: 3,000–7,000 words.
- Proper use of Mendeley Reference Manager.
- A minimum of 20 cited references, with a focus on recent and relevant literature.
Payment of ASC
The Article Submission Charge (ASC) is payable once the manuscript has been accepted for review by the Editor-in-Chief. Authors will be notified via email with payment instructions.
Letter of Acceptance (LoA).
Authors may request a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) after their manuscript has undergone two rounds of revisions based on feedback from two blind reviewers. Please note that the LoA will only be issued once the revised manuscript meets the journal’s standards. This process typically takes up to one month after the desk review decision.
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Email: premise.editor@gmail.com
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Telp. : +62725-42445-42454
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