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
Effective 1 January 2026, all new submissions to the Journal of Studies in the English Language (JSEL) must include a Turnitin report indicating less than 20% AI-generated content in total, which refers to both AI-generated text and AI-paraphrased text.
Authors who do not have access to Turnitin must state this clearly at the time of submission. In such cases, the editorial office will conduct the Turnitin screening on the authors’ behalf.
Submissions that (i) do not include a Turnitin report and (ii) do not notify the journal that Turnitin access is unavailable will be desk-rejected automatically. In cases of non-compliance with this policy, no feedback on the manuscript’s content will be provided.
This policy is implemented to uphold JSEL’s standards of authorship, originality, and academic integrity.
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)
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.
