Majesty Journal of English Studies (Majesty) focuses on research conducted in language education, learning, and teaching. The journal is particularly interested in research papers on L2 education, especially EFL and ESL, in public and private contexts, in natural and classroom settings, and at various levels including school, university, and institutional contexts.

The journal welcomes papers on education, teaching, and learning of any component of language, including skills and sub-skills, as well as teaching and learning of translation, literature, and related areas. Research on the use of new technologies for language education, teaching, and learning is also considered appropriate.

MAJESTY’s focus is on research on language education and teaching, and papers that do not report research findings on language teaching and learning will not be considered. Recent papers by experts in the field are welcome, provided that explicit implications are drawn to support language teaching and learning. Reviews of recently published books on language education are also welcome for publication.

The journal publishes research papers in the following areas:

1. Grammar Analysis
2. Applied Linguistics
3. Language Teaching
4. Discourse Analysis
5. Language Development
6. Decision and Information System
7. Teacher Professional Development
8. Education Technology
9. Educational Leadership and Management
10. Digital Literacy
11. Online and Distance Learning; Blended Learning
12. Curriculum Development and Assessment Design
13. Language Assessment Literacy
14. Cultural Challenges, Demands, and Expectations of Transnational Teachers
15. Other Recent Relevant Topics

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Book Review

The review process of an article submitted to Majesty Journal of English Studies (Majesty) is expected to take normally one (1) up to two-and-a-half (2.5) months, but it may take longer depending on the number of papers currently being reviewed.

The following are the four main steps of the review process:

1. Every article submitted is first checked for article component completeness, conformity with the focus and scope of the journal, and similarity or plagiarism screening. A maximum similarity score of 20% is acceptable.
2. The assigned section editor will invite reviewers to provide proper assessment and judgment of the submitted manuscript.
3. The review results will be communicated to the editor for onward transmission to the author(s). A reviewer may recommend one of the following decisions: Accept Submission, Revisions Required, Resubmit for Review, or Decline Submission.
4. If required, the author(s) will revise the manuscript in light of the reviewers’ comments and suggestions and resubmit it within two to six weeks. Once accepted, the editor will schedule the publication and inform the author(s) of the issue and volume in which the article will be published.

Each paper will go through a double-blind review process.

Majesty Journal of English Studies (Majesty) is published twice a year, covering the periods of January–June and July–December.

Majesty Journal of English Studies (Majesty) is an open access journal, which means that all content is freely available at no cost to users or their institutions. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without prior permission from the publisher or the authors.

This policy is in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition of open access. For further information, please visit Open Access Netherlands.

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This statement clarifies ethical behaviour of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher (Universitas Muhammadiyah Enrekang). This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed Majesty Journal is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the authors, the journal editors, the peer reviewers, the publisher, and the society.

Publication Decisions

The editors of Majesty Journal are responsible for deciding which submitted articles should be published. The validation of the work and its importance to researchers and readers must always guide such decisions. Editors may be guided by the editorial board’s policies and constrained by legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality

The editor and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the express written consent of the author.

Duties of Reviewers

• Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions and may also assist the author in improving the paper.
• Promptness: Any selected reviewer who feels unqualified or unable to review promptly should notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
• Standards of Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and without personal criticism of the author.
• Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and alert the editor to any substantial overlap with other works.
• Disclosure and Conflict of Interest: Privileged information obtained through peer review must remain confidential and not be used for personal advantage.

Duties of Authors

• Reporting Standards: Authors should present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance.
• Data Access and Retention: Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and should retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.
• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their works are entirely original and appropriately cite the work of others.
• Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication: Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behaviour.
• Acknowledgement of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given.
• Authorship of the Paper: Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the study.
• Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects: Any unusual hazards in the work must be clearly identified in the manuscript.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: All authors should disclose any substantive conflict of interest and all sources of financial support.
• Fundamental Errors in Published Works: Authors must promptly notify the editor if they discover a significant error in their published work.

AI Policy for the Maspul Journal of English Studies (Majesty)

1. Scope and Purpose

This policy governs the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies in the research, writing, review, and editorial processes for articles submitted to Majesty Journal. It aims to maintain academic integrity, ensure transparency, and promote ethical practices in scholarly communication.

2. Guidelines for Authors

2.1. Use of AI in Research

• Authors are permitted to use AI tools for data analysis, simulation, or other research purposes, provided the tools are explicitly mentioned in the methodology section of the manuscript.
• The limitations, assumptions, and potential biases of the AI tools must be acknowledged and discussed to ensure transparency and reproducibility.

2.2. Use of AI in Writing

• Authors must disclose any use of AI in drafting, editing, or proofreading the manuscript, including tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, DeepL, or similar platforms.
• AI tools should not be used as a substitute for the authors’ intellectual contributions.
• AI-generated content must be explicitly reviewed, validated, and contextualised by the authors.

2.3. Authorship and AI

• AI systems cannot be credited as authors under any circumstances.
• Authors are responsible for all aspects of the manuscript, including portions where AI tools were utilized.

2.4. Ethical Considerations

• Authors must ensure that the use of AI does not violate ethical standards such as data privacy, informed consent, or institutional research ethics guidelines.
• AI tools must not be used to fabricate, falsify, or manipulate data.

2.5. Referencing AI-Generated Texts

• If AI tools such as ChatGPT or others are used to generate text or assist in writing, their contributions must be explicitly cited in both the manuscript and the references section.

APA Style:
OpenAI. (Year). ChatGPT (Version). Retrieved from website [Provide the date of access as well].

3. Guidelines for Reviewers

• Reviewers may use AI tools only for auxiliary tasks such as grammar checking or summarisation, but not for critical evaluation or recommendation.
• Any use of AI in the review process must be disclosed to the editorial team.

4. Guidelines for Editors

• Editors may use AI tools for non-decisional tasks such as plagiarism detection, grammar checking, or workflow management.
• Decisions regarding manuscript acceptance, rejection, or revision remain solely the responsibility of human editors.

5. Transparency and Disclosure

All stakeholders must disclose the use of AI tools in their respective roles, including the type of tool used, the purpose of its use, and the extent of its influence.

6. Integrity and Accountability

• Request detailed explanations or evidence regarding the use of AI tools.
• Conduct investigations and take corrective actions in cases of undisclosed or unethical AI use.
• Retract published articles where AI misuse or misrepresentation is discovered post-publication.

7. Continuous Review

This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to align with evolving AI technologies and their implications for academic publishing.

Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing

Authors must declare the use of generative AI in scientific writing upon submission of the paper. The following guidance refers only to the writing process and not to the use of AI tools to analyse and draw insights from data as part of the research process.

• Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies should only be used in the writing process to improve the readability and language of the manuscript.
• The technology must be applied with human oversight and control.
• Authors must not list or cite AI and AI-assisted technologies as an author or co-author on the manuscript.

The declaration should be placed in a new section before the references list under the heading:

Statement: During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool or service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take full responsibility for the content of the published article.

The declaration does not apply to the use of basic tools used to check grammar, spelling, and references. If you have nothing to disclose, you do not need to add a statement.