Journal of Studies in the English Language (jSEL) is a peer-reviewed journal published three issues a year (January–April, May–August, and September–December) by the Department of English and Linguistics, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University. The journal provides a forum for those interested in new ideas in all aspects of English language studies. jSEL welcomes original manuscripts and reviews in Intercultural Communication, Literary and Cultural Studies, Translation Studies, Corpus Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, and World Englishes.
Open Access Policy
All content published by jSEL can be found on the ThaiJO website and is immediately available to read, download and share, provided that the original work is properly cited.
Further inquiries should be sent to:
Journal of Studies in the English Language
Faculty of Liberal Arts Thammasat University, (Rangsit Campus) 99 Moo.18 Paholyothin Road, Klongluang, Pathum Thani, Thailand 12121
Dear Esteemed Contributors, Readers, and Colleagues,
I am delighted to share a significant milestone in the journey of the Journal of Studies in the English Language (jSEL). We are thrilled to announce that JSEL will now be indexed in Scopus, one of the world's leading abstract and citation databases for academic research.
This achievement underscores the quality and impact of the scholarship published in JSEL, reflecting the dedication of our authors, reviewers, and editorial team. Being indexed in Scopus is a testament to our commitment toward advancing research in English language studies and providing a global platform for innovative and high-quality academic work, especially from local Thai scholars.
The indexing process is already underway. Elsevier, the parent company of Scopus, is currently transferring titles and abstracts from our recent issues into their database. This process ensures that the outstanding research published in JSEL will gain increased visibility and accessibility, further amplifying its reach and influence within the academic community.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our contributors, readers, and supporters for your continued engagement with JSEL. Your contributions have been instrumental in helping us reach this significant achievement. As we look ahead, we remain committed to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence and fostering meaningful contributions to the field of English language studies.
Thank you for being an essential part of our journey. We look forward to continuing this exciting chapter together.
Warm regards,
Neil Bowen Editor-in-Chief Journal of Studies in the English Language (JSEL)
Journal of Studies in the English Language (jSEL) is a peer-reviewed journal, having been publishing continuously for more than 15 years. On behalf of the editorial board, we would like to thank you for submitting your work with jSEL.
In reference to the Notification of the Civil Service Commission on Academic Ranking Appointment Request (4th) issued on 5 July B.E. 2564 (2021), we would like to inform you that in the future there will be at least three peer reviewers from different institutions, starting from the 17 January 2022 until further notice.
Note. An invited paper is a manuscript (original research article, academic article, or review) solicited by the journal's editor to an author or group of authors who is an expert in a specific field (based on the author's reputation, expertise, or previous work). A publication from such author(s) is used to help the journal highlight new insights and research topics related to the English language. Invited papers are subjected to the editor’s review before being accepted for publication.
Please be informed that jSEL will start using the APA Seventh Edition Style Guidelines in 2021. All manuscripts submitted on January 1, 2021 onwards are expected to follow these guidelines. Any manuscripts not conforming to APA 7th edition will be returned to the author.
