The document discusses why articles are accepted or rejected by refereed journals. It provides an overview of the peer review process for CALL-EJ, an online journal for computer-assisted language learning. Articles are accepted if they deal with emerging themes, are original, have a clear structure, use relevant references, and demonstrate methodological rigor. Articles are typically rejected if they fail technical requirements, are outside the journal's scope, are incomplete, or have flawed data analysis. The document recommends choosing the right journal, following guidelines, avoiding plagiarism, focusing on significant findings, and addressing ethics to avoid rejection.

1. http://callej.org/
Why Articles are Accepted or
Rejected by a Refereed Journal?
Kazunori Nozawa
Ritsumeikan University, Japan
nozawa@is.ritsumei.ac.jp
CALL-EJ Editor-in-Chief
Indonesian Researchers in English
Language & Education (I-READ) Webinar,
2022/02/18

2. Brief Self-
Introduction
College of Information Science and
Engineering and Graduate School of
Language Education and
Information Science, Ritsumeikan
University, Japan
Professor Emeritus
English as a Foreign Language,
Technology-Enhanced Language
Learning, Intercultural
Communication
Teaching and Research Areas
CALL Online, CALL-EJ Since 1999,
other journals, etc.
Editorial Experiences
Email: nozawa@is.ritsumei.ac.jp
HP: http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/is/~nozawa/index.html

3. Outline
Refereed Journals
01
CALL-EJ
02
Why Accepted or
Rejected?
03
Conclusion and
Recommendations
04

4. What is a peer reviewed
journal article? (2019,
3'25")
https://www.youtube.co
m/watch?v=m8gaq7ei7z
c
01

5. What is a Refereed Journal?
CQU Library, Australia (n. d.)
A refereed journal contains articles that have
been through a peer review process.
Angelo State University, U.S.A. (n. d.)
Articles are written by experts and are
reviewed by several other experts in the field
before the article is published in the journal in
order to ensure the article’s quality.
Virginia Tech University Library, U.S.A. (n. d.)
A refereed journal, or peer reviewed journal, is a specific
type of publication that meets the high standards and
rigor expected with academic publishing. Refereed
articles within the journal have been reviewed by a blind
editorial panel for rigor in research and appropriateness
of conclusions.
Simon Fraser University, Canada (n. d.)
Peer-reviewed or refereed journals have an editorial
board of subject experts who review and evaluate
submitted articles before accepting them for
publication. A journal may be a scholarly journal but
not a peer-reviewed journal.
DifferenceBetween.com (2021)
A peer-reviewed journal refers to a scholarly
journal evaluated by experts with similar
competencies. These experts can be the
author’s peers.

6. Different Models (Wiley, n. d.)
Author doesn't
know the
identity of the
reviewer.
Review report is
posted with the
published article.
Reviewer can
choose if they
want to share
their identity.
The identity of the
author and the
reviewer is known
by all participants,
during or after the
review process.
Review solicited
or unsolicited, of
a published paper.
Does not exclude
other forms of
peer review.
Reviewer
doesn't know
the identity of
the author, and
vice-versa.
Single blind
Double blind
Open Peer
review
Collaborative
Transparent
Peer Review
Post
Publication
Two or more
reviewers work
together to
submit a
unified report.

7. Scholarly Journals for Language
Education and Technology
• AsiaCALL Online Journal - https://www.asiacall.info/acoj/index.php/journal
• CALICO Journal - https://journals.equinoxpub.com/CALICO
• Computer Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal - http://callej.org/
• Computer Assisted Language Learning -
https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ncal20
• International Journal of Computer-Assisted Language Learning and Teaching -
https://www.igi-global.com/journal/international-journal-computer-assisted-
language/41023
• Journal of Foreign Language Education and Technology -
https://www.jflet.com/Language
• Language Learning & Technology - https://www.lltjournal.org/
• Language Education & Technology - https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/let/-
char/en
• ReCALL Journal - https://www.eurocall-languages.org/publications/recall-
journal
• The JALT CALL Journal - https://www.castledown.com/journals/jaltcall/

9. CALL-EJ Timeline
Started
OnCALL in
Australia
and CALL EJ
in Japan
were
merged
together to
be CALL-EJ
Online
Indexed
• European
Reference
Index for the
Humanities
(ERIH).
• Scopus
• National Diet
Library (NDL)
• Web of
Science/Publo
ns
New Record
2020: 126
2021: 171
2020-21
2011-20
2010
1999
Name changed
CALL-EJ
Online was
renamed to
CALL-EJ.

10. • Infographic Style
CALL-EJ
Team (2022)
All volunteer-minded leading
professionals from the world
Editorial Board Reviewers
17 Members
Japan, Spain, Iran,
Malaysia, Thailand,
Indonesia, South
Korea, U.S.A.
20 Countries
East Asia, Southeast
Asia, Middle East,
Australia & NZ, USA,
UK

13. Peer Review Process (CALL-EJ)
Revision and Resubmission
Double blinded Reviews
Internal Review by Editors and
Resubmission
APA7 Written Manuscript Submission with a
Plagiarism Check Report (e.g. Turnitin)

14. Eight reasons why articles are accepted
Hernando (2020, March)
1
2
3
4
the manuscript deals with some
emerging theme
must be original
abound in the importance of
metadata (title, abstract and
keywords)
the manuscript to be correctly
structured and written

15. Eight reasons why articles are accepted
5
6
7
8
the references are relevant
the importance of methodological
rigor and the adequacy of research
instruments
attached to the elaboration of
results, discussion and conclusions
abound in a series of “plus criteria”
such as research articles, etc.

16. Eight reasons why articles are rejected
Thrower (2012, September)
1
2
3
4
It fails the technical screening.
It does not fall within the Aims
and Scope.
It's incomplete.
The procedures and/or analysis of
the data is seen to be defective.

17. Eight reasons why articles are rejected
5
6
7
8
It's simply a small extension of a
different paper, often from the same
authors.
The conclusions cannot be justified
on the basis of the rest of the paper.
It's incomprehensible.
It's boring.

18. Problems Found
01
02
03
04
Language (English)
No spell and grammar
checked
Methodology
Single method (only a
questionnaire and
results), lack of
collected data,
treatment and length,
etc.
Format
Without reading the
submission
requirements (pdf vs
Word, letter vs A4,
Right to Left writing,
etc.).
Literature Review
Outdated or lack of latest
references, inaccurate in-
text citations, not in APA7,
plagiarism, etc. .

19. Recommendations
to avoid rejection
Visit the journal website and understand the
scope or objectives. Then write your
manuscript in the same style of published
articles.
Use a mixed method (a questionnaire and
interviews), collect enough data, and analyze with a
statistical software like SPSS.
Check the final version with Grammarly or a
similar spell and grammar checker or ask a
qualified native speaker of English to check
before its submission.
Review at least several references published in
the past three or four years and cite them in
APA7 style.

20. 6 Tips That Will Save You From Journal Rejection
Enago Academy (n. d.).
Choose one and right journal
Follow author guidelines
Avoid duplication and plagiarism
Focus on significant and new findings
Avoid discrepancies and answer the research
questions
Address ethical concerns

22. Think creatively,
Act scholarly!

23. References
• Angelo State University, U.S.A. (n. d.). Library Guides: How to recognize peer-reviewed (refereed) journals -
https://www.angelo.edu/library/handouts/peerrev.php
• CQU Library, Australia (n. d.). - Q. What is a refereed journal? 21212 ANSWER -
https://libanswers.library.cqu.edu.au/faq/160527
• DifferenceBetwen.com (2021). What is the Difference Between Peer Reviewed and Refereed Journal -
https://www.differencebetween.com/what-is-the-difference-between-peer-reviewed-and-refereed-
journal/#:~:text=A%20refereed%20journal%20is%20another,the%20same%20field%20before%20publishingCarleto
n University Library (2019, 3'25") What is a peer reviewed journal article? -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8gaq7ei7zc
• Enago Academy (n. d.). 6 Tips That Will Save You From Journal Rejection - https://www.enago.com/academy/6-tips-
that-will-save-you-from-journal-rejection/
• Hernando, A. (2020, March). Eight reasons why articles are accepted (or not accepted) https://doi.org/10.3916/school-
of-authors-121
• Simon Fraser University, Canada (n. d.). What is peer review? What is a peer-reviewed journal? -
https://www.lib.sfu.ca/find/journals-articles/what-peer-reviewed-journal
• Thrower, P. (2012, September). Eight reasons I rejected your article - https://www.elsevier.com/connect/8-reasons-i-
rejected-your-article
• Virginia Tech University Library, U.S.A.(n.d.). Evaluation Methods in Education: Refereed Journals -
https://guides.lib.vt.edu/c.php?g=134398&p=880869
• Wiley (n. d.). Types of Peer Review at Wiley journals - https://authorservices.wiley.com/Reviewers/journal-
reviewers/what-is-peer-review/types-of-peer-review.html

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