Journal History

The Voices of English Language Education Society (VELES) journal reached a significant milestone on February 28, 2017, when it secured its eISSN application. Shortly thereafter, on May 3, 2017, the eISSN 2579-7484 was officially granted by PDII LIPI, validated through Ministerial Decree No. 0005.25797484/JI.3.1/SK.ISSN/2017.05. PDII LIPI was initially responsible for issuing eISSNs in Indonesia; however, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has since undertaken this role. This marked the beginning of VELES' academic journey, leading to the publication of Volume 1, Number 1, in April 2017. Since its inception, VELES has been dedicated to advancing research in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, publishing high-quality scholarly contributions. The journal, managed by Hamzanwadi University, was initially issued biannually in April and October.

In recognition of its academic impact, VELES achieved SINTA 2 accreditation from the Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education, Republic of Indonesia, in 2021. This accreditation, formalized by Decree No. 5162/EA/AK.04/2021, was granted from Volume 4, Number 2 onward, solidifying the journal’s reputation for scholarly excellence. Before this recognition, VELES had already been indexed by Google Scholar, BASE, Crossref, CiteFactor, Scientific Indexing Service, Garuda, Scilit, and Dimensions, increasing its visibility and credibility in the global research community.

On March 6, 2024, VELES significantly revised its author guidelines and article templates to strengthen authorship rights while maintaining rigorous scholarly content. This revision emphasized aesthetic and technical refinements, ensuring that each article integrates DOI numbers, copyright details, and licensing information. These updates came into effect starting with Volume 8, Number 1 (April 2024), reflecting the journal’s ongoing commitment to enhancing publication standards.

Originally, VELES published two issues per year in April and October. However, following its SINTA 2 accreditation, the journal experienced a significant increase in manuscript submissions. To accommodate this growth, beginning in 2023, VELES expanded its publication frequency to three issues per year, releasing new editions in April, August, and December. This transition allows the journal to provide a more dynamic and accessible platform for EFL researchers, fostering broader engagement in the global academic community.