Submissions

Author Guidelines

Voices of English Language Education Society has a fully web-based system for submitting and reviewing manuscripts. Submissions should be prepared following the VELES article template and uploaded to http://e-journal.hamzanwadi.ac.id/index.php/veles/user/register. Manuscripts may be returned to authors without a scientific assessment if they do not meet all submission requirements, if they are not in the correct format, or cannot be downloaded reliably.

Article Structure

Title: The title should not exceed 15 words and must summarize your paper's main idea or key ideas. It should be aligned to the left and capitalize the first letter of each major word.

Author details: Authors should be listed using superscript numbers to indicate their respective institutional affiliations. Each affiliation must include the full name of the institution and the country. The superscript numbers must correspond to the listed authors. A valid correspondence email must also be provided and will be used for all communication related to the manuscript.

All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript, such as conceptualization, methodology, data analysis, drafting, or revision. All authors must approve the final version before submission.

Disclaimer: Requests to change the corresponding email or author affiliations will not be processed after the article is published. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all author details and institutional information are accurate at the time of submission.

Abstract: The abstract must be written in English, using clear, concise, and factual language. It should function as a standalone summary that allows readers to quickly understand the essential content of the article and determine its relevance. The abstract should consist of a single paragraph of no more than 250 words. It should include a general statement about the importance of the topic, the purpose of the study, the method used, the primary findings, and the main conclusion. Authors are advised to avoid citations, abbreviations, and overly technical terms in the abstract to ensure clarity and accessibility.

Introductions: The introduction should briefly present the background of the study, define the research problem, and explain the objective, significance, and scope of the research. Authors should provide relevant literature to support the context, but avoid turning the introduction into an extensive literature review. Focus on highlighting the gap in knowledge your study addresses, and clearly state the research questions, hypothesis, or variables investigated. The introduction should be concise, well-structured, and written to guide the reader logically toward the study’s aim. Avoid creating subsections within the introduction. All literature reviews should be integrated smoothly into the narrative.

Method: The Method section should clearly describe how the research was conducted, providing enough detail for readers to evaluate the study and for other researchers to replicate it. Authors should explain the research design, population and sampling methods, instruments used, procedures followed (including timeframe, if relevant), and the data analysis techniques applied. It is important to balance clarity and conciseness—include essential information without overwhelming the reader with unnecessary technical detail. Describe how validity and reliability were ensured, state any assumptions made, and outline any statistical tests or analysis methods used. If advanced or non-standard techniques are applied, appropriate references should be provided. For research in the social and behavioral sciences, extra attention should be given to the clarity and replicability of the methodology, especially when new or innovative methods are involved.

Findings and Discussion: Authors should clearly answer the research questions posed in the Introduction, explain how the results support those answers, and relate the findings to existing literature. The discussion should not repeat the introduction but build upon it, showing how the study advances understanding of the research problem. Authors should explain the significance of the results, compare them with previous studies, and consider alternative explanations. Any study limitations should be acknowledged, and suggestions for future research may be included. Avoid overstating the importance of the results, speculating beyond the data, or including unrelated topics. The discussion should be focused, logical, and directly tied to the findings.

Conclusion: The conclusion should clearly and concisely synthesize the study's key findings and explain their significance. Rather than repeating the abstract or restating the research problem, the conclusion should highlight the importance of the research, its relevance to the field, and how it contributes to existing knowledge. It should leave no questions unanswered and avoid introducing new arguments, evidence, or unrelated ideas. Authors should also avoid vague statements such as “this study investigated...” and instead focus on what was found and why it matters. Typically, a well-developed single paragraph is sufficient, though more may be needed depending on the complexity of the research.

Acknowledgments (Optional): Authors may acknowledge individuals or institutions that contributed to the study but do not meet the criteria for authorship. This may include those who provided materials, technical support, feedback on the manuscript, or assistance with data collection or analysis. Authors should briefly state the nature of each contribution and ensure that those mentioned have given their permission to be acknowledged. Any funding sources should also be disclosed, including grant names or reference numbers, if applicable. Do not include apologies or personal comments.

Citation: Use the APA style for in-text citations and the reference list. In in-text citations, include the author's last name and the year of publication. For works with up to five authors, list all authors in the first citation; use the first author’s name followed by et al. in subsequent citations. Do not use footnotes for citations.

References: The reference list must follow the most current APA edition style. Authors are required to include at least 35 references, with the majority published within the last 10 years. All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and all entries in the reference list must be cited in the text. Ensure consistency in the spelling of author names, publication years, and formatting.