This document provides an overview of the peer review process for publishing in refereed journals. It discusses what refereed journals are, including that they involve expert review of manuscripts before publication. It then focuses on the Computer Assisted Language Learning Electronic Journal (CALL-EJ) specifically, outlining its review process, typical timelines, reasons for acceptance/rejection, and recommendations for authors. Key steps include initial internal review, double-blind peer review, potential revisions and further review, with acceptance decisions typically within 2-7 months. The presentation aims to help authors successfully navigate the publication process.

1. Preparing and Publishing
Manuscripts in a Refereed
Journal
American International University –
Bangladesh Webinar 2022/02/24
Kazunori Nozawa
Professor Emeritus
Ritsumeikan University, Japan
nozawa@is.ritsumei.ac.jp
CALL-EJ Editor-in-chief
http://callej.org/

2. Outline
● What are Refereed Journals?
● Overview of Computer Assisted
Language Learning (CALL-EJ)
● Basics for a manuscript preparation
● Internal and external reviews
● Revisions and formatting
● Publishing
● Conclusion and Recommendation
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3. Hello! হ্যাল া
I am Kazunori Nozawa.
● Professor Emeritus,
Ritsumeikan University,
Japan
● EFL, EduTech, ICC
● CALL-EJ Editor-in-Chief
You can find me more at
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4. What are Refereed Journals?
Let’s start with
watching a YouTube
video.
What is a peer reviewed
journal article? (2019,
3'25")
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=m8gaq7ei7zc

5. “
A Refereed Journal: Definition
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CQU Library, Australia (n. d.): A refereed
journal contains articles that have been
through a peer review process
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.
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.

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

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/
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9. CALL-EJ Timeline
Started
OnCALL in
Australia
and CALL
EJ (1996-
1999) 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/Publ
ons
New Record
2020: 126
2021: 171
(2022: 13)
2020-21
2011-20
2010
1999
Name changed
CALL-EJ
Online was
renamed
to CALL-EJ.

10. 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. Review Process Summary
(CALL-EJ)
Manuscripts
received
Internal
review
Accepted to
be reviewed
or rejected
Peer review
Accepted or
rejected
Published

15. How long it takes to be
accepted or rejected? (CALL-EJ)
• The article has been accepted (the
shortest time in 2021): 2 months
• The article has been accepted (the
longest time in 2021): 7 months
• The article has been rejected (the
shortest time in 2021): 2 months
• The article has been rejected (the
longest time in 2021): 6 months
Often 3rd
review
happened

16. 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

17. Eight reasons why articles are accepted
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6
7
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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.

18. Eight reasons why articles are rejected
Thrower (2012, September)
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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.

19. Eight reasons why articles are rejected
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6
7
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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.

20. 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.
Paper Format
Without reading of 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. .

21. 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 or following the
sample style if available.
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 five years and cite them in APA7 style.
APA7 training – Scribbr
(2021) or APA Overview of
Purdue's OWL (2020) are
good sites to check!

22. 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

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%20publishingCarleton
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
• APA: Overview of Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL) (2020). - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TG0Wfurxzg
• 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

24. Write your manuscript by
following the guideline
accurately and submit to a
right journal!
Don’t forget to do a
Plagiarism check and submit
the report together with your
manuscript!
Recommendation

25. Thanks!
Any questions?
You can contact me:
● editor@callej.org
● nozawa@is.ritsumei.ac.jp
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26. Credits
Special thanks to all the people who
organized and held this awesome event:
● M Hamidul Haque
Senior Assistant Professor and Head, Department
of English, American International University –
Bangladesh
● Prodhan Mahbub Ibna Seraj
PhD Candidate, TESL, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia & Assistant Professor, Department of
English, AIUB, Bangladesh
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