1. Is the Journal of Pragmatics Research currently accepting new manuscript submissions?
Yes. The journal is actively accepting submissions. A specific "Call for Papers" has been issued for Volume 8, No. 3, October 2026, with a submission deadline of 15 September 2026.
2. Does the editorial team provide a preliminary suitability assessment based on the manuscript title and abstract?
Yes. The journal conducts an initial screening process for all submitted manuscripts. This assessment evaluates the quality of the manuscript and ensures that it falls within the journal's scope. If the manuscript is deemed to be outside the journal's scope or of insufficient quality, it may be rejected at this stage. Should the manuscript demonstrate potential, the author will be offered the option of a fast-track or regular-track review.
3. Are submissions from international authors and institutions, including authors from Pakistan, eligible?
Yes. The journal explicitly welcomes submissions from international authors. Its stated mission is to bring local Indonesian insights "to a wider international readership—from local to global," and it "welcomes comparative and theoretical studies that connect local contexts to global discussions." The guidelines for authors, including the publication fee structure, differentiate between Indonesian and foreign authors, thereby confirming that international submissions are eligible.
4. Does the journal accept studies conducted outside Indonesia when they provide a clear contribution to international discussions in pragmatics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, or applied linguistics?
Yes. Although the journal's scope is grounded in the Indonesian context, it actively welcomes comparative and theoretical studies that connect local contexts to global discussions in fields including, but not limited to, cognitive linguistics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, applied linguistics, anthropology, and communication studies. Accordingly, a study conducted outside Indonesia that offers a clear and significant contribution to international discussions in these fields would be highly suitable.
5. What types of manuscripts are currently being prioritised by the journal?
The journal's Call for Papers for the October 2026 issue focuses on the following areas: pragmatics, pragmatics in ELT, systemic functional linguistics, semiotics, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and socio-pragmatics. The journal is generally dedicated to publishing original research papers, review articles, and case studies.
6. Does the journal accept qualitative primary studies, discourse-analytic studies, critical discourse analysis, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, corpus-based studies, and mixed-methods research?
The journal's scope and the structure of its manuscript template support a wide range of methodologies. The required section, "RESEARCH METHODS," is designed to explain the rationale for the application of "specific approaches, methods, procedures, or techniques." This allows for the submission of:
Qualitative primary studies and discourse-analytic studies
Critical discourse analysis
Mixed-methods research
Corpus-based studies
The journal also specifies that it publishes "review articles," which would encompass systematic reviews and scoping reviews, provided they align with its focus on pragmatics and related fields.
7. Would manuscripts examining political discourse, digital communication, social media discourse, classroom interaction, identity, politeness, speech acts, code-switching, or intercultural communication be suitable for consideration?
Yes. These topics fall squarely within the journal's broad focus on pragmatics, socio-pragmatics, discourse analysis, and sociolinguistics. Topics such as classroom interaction are highly relevant to "Pragmatics in ELT," while political discourse, digital communication, and identity are central to discourse analysis and socio-pragmatics. The journal's scope fully encompasses these areas.
8. What is the approximate duration of the regular initial screening, double-blind peer review, editorial decision, and publication process?
Information on the precise timeline for the regular (non-fast-track) process is not explicitly stated. However, the journal's fast-track process guarantees a review, editorial decision, and author notification within 6–8 weeks. The regular process is likely to take longer. Should you require an estimate of the standard timeline, we would recommend contacting the editorial office directly.
9. Does the journal currently offer a fast-track review option for international authors?
Yes. The fast-track review process is available to authors. The fee structure is differentiated between Indonesian and foreign authors, which confirms its availability to international authors.
10. Could you please confirm whether the fast-track process takes approximately six to eight weeks from submission to editorial decision and author notification?
Yes. The journal's official announcement states: "With the payment of this fee, the review, editorial decision, and author notification on this manuscript are guaranteed to take place within 6–8 weeks."
11. Does the six-to-eight-week period begin from the original submission date, confirmation of fast-track eligibility, or payment date?
The journal's announcement does not explicitly specify the exact starting point of the 6–8 week period. However, it does state, "Do not make any payment during the initial process. Wait for the editor's decision on whether your paper is eligible for the Fast Track." This suggests that the timeline begins after the manuscript has passed the initial screening and the author has been confirmed as eligible and has likely made the payment. For precise confirmation, we kindly suggest contacting the journal administrator.
12. Could you please confirm the current fast-track fee in both Indonesian rupiah and US dollars?
New Article Processing Charge (APC) and Fast-Track Fee for JoPR Effective from March 2026
Effective from March 2026, the Journal of Pragmatics Research (JoPR), E-ISSN: 2656-8020, published by Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Salatiga, Indonesia, accessible at https://ejournal.uinsalatiga.ac.id/index.php/jopr/index, has instituted the following author publication fees.
Fast-Track Fee: IDR 1,200,000 (Indonesian Rupiah) / USD 80 (United States Dollars)
This fast-track option is available to authors who wish to expedite the publication process. Upon payment of this fee, the review process, editorial decision, and author notification are guaranteed to be completed within six to eight (6–8) weeks. This fee includes publication charges.
Procedure for the Fast-Track Review Process:
Submit the complete manuscript through the journal's online submission system.
An initial screening is conducted to evaluate the quality of the submitted manuscript.
If the manuscript falls outside the journal's scope or is deemed to be of insufficient quality, it will be rejected. However, should the manuscript demonstrate potential for eventual publication, the author will be offered two options: the Fast-Track or the Regular Track.
Should the author select the Fast-Track option, the manuscript may be subject to two to three (2–3) rounds of revision following the initial review.
Important Considerations:
Authors are advised not to make any payment during the initial submission and screening process.
Authors must await the editorial decision regarding whether their manuscript qualifies for the Fast-Track option.
If the manuscript is accepted for the Fast-Track option, it will become eligible for publication after the completion of the required revision rounds.
Standard Article Processing Charge (APC):
The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publishing an original research paper in this journal is IDR 1,500,000 for Indonesian authors and USD 100 for international (foreign) authors. Upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication, authors are required to complete and submit the Originality and Ethical Statement, accompanied by a digital signature, and to settle the publication fee.
Combined Fast-Track and APC Fee: IDR 2,700,000 (Indonesian Rupiah) or USD 180 (US Dollars)
13. Does the fast-track payment include the complete article processing and publication charge, or must authors pay a separate publication fee after acceptance?
The fast-track announcement explicitly states, "This payment includes publication fees." Therefore, the single fast-track payment covers both the priority review and the publication charge. No separate APC payment would be required.
14. Are there any additional charges for English-language editing, proofreading, plagiarism checking, DOI registration, additional pages, certificates, or a Letter of Acceptance?
The journal's public information does not list any separate charges for these specific services. The fee page states: "Accepted manuscripts WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED until payment has been received," implying that the APC/Fast-Track fee covers the core publication costs.
Regarding the Letter of Acceptance (LoA), the journal has an important policy: "The Editor does not issue a PDF version of the Letter of Acceptance (LoA). LoA is issued only via the official email of the Journal of Pragmatics Research: jopr@uinsalatiga.ac.id." This service appears to be part of the standard editorial process.
15. At what stage should the author pay the fast-track fee: after initial screening, after confirmation of eligibility, after peer review, or after acceptance?
The process is as follows:
Submit the full manuscript.
Initial screening is conducted.
If the manuscript is suitable, the author is given the option of Fast Track or Regular Track.
Payment should only be made after the editor has confirmed that the paper is eligible for the Fast Track. The journal emphasizes, "Do not make any payment during the initial process."
16. Is the fast-track fee refundable if the manuscript is rejected during peer review?
The journal's public policies do not explicitly address refunds for the fast-track fee. However, the fast-track process allows for "2 to 3 rounds of revisions after the initial review." Given this, the fee appears to be for the expedited review and publication service, which is rendered regardless of the final outcome. For a definitive answer, we would recommend contacting the journal directly.
17. Does fast-track processing provide priority review only, while the manuscript remains subject to independent double-blind peer review, revisions, and possible rejection?
Yes. The fast-track service guarantees an expedited timeline for the review process, but it does not circumvent the standard academic quality control procedures. The journal ensures a "double-blind review for every submitted manuscript." The fast-track steps include: "If you choose Fast Track, after the initial review, you can have 2 to 3 rounds of revisions." A manuscript may still be rejected at any stage if it does not meet the journal's standards, as noted in the initial screening stage.
18. Can international authors make payment through PayPal or credit card, or is an international bank transfer required?
Yes, international authors can pay via PayPal or credit card. The Author Fees page provides two convenient international payment methods:
PayPal: "If you have a credit card or PayPal account, we strongly encourage you to pay the fee through PayPal. PayPal ... supports all major credit cards ... This is the direct link to use PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/FaizalRisdianto."
WISE Transfer: The page also mentions "WISE Transfer" as an option.
While bank transfer is also available, the PayPal option is specifically recommended for its speed, security, and international accessibility.
19. What documents must be submitted in addition to the manuscript, such as an originality and ethical statement, separate title page, authorship declaration, or disclosure of artificial-intelligence tools?
Based on the journal's guidelines, the following documents or statements are required:
Originality and Ethical Statement: This must be submitted by the corresponding author. The author will be required to "fill out and send Originality & Ethical Statement along with your digital signature" if the paper is accepted.
Title Page: A separate title page is required that includes the title, authors' names and affiliations, and a complete address for the corresponding author, including telephone and e-mail addresses.
Blinded Manuscript: For the double-blind review, a separate manuscript file must be prepared with all author-identifying information removed. The guidelines specify how to anonymise self-citations, acknowledgments, and funding sources.
AI-Assisted Writing Policy: Authors must disclose any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI tools used as supportive aids to improve language, grammar, structure, or translation. AI tools cannot be listed as co-authors and cannot be used to generate or alter core scientific content (data, results, analysis, or conclusions).
20. Could you please share the latest manuscript template and author guidelines?
The complete Author Guidelines are available on the journal's website and provide a detailed template for preparing your manuscript. Key points include:
Structure: Title; Authors Name; Authors Affiliation; Abstract; Keywords; Introduction; Methods; Results & Discussion; Conclusions; and References.
Font & Spacing: The manuscript should be typed using Microsoft Word or Open Office, in Cambria font (12pt), single-spaced, and justified on A4 paper.
Length: The manuscript body (from Introduction to Conclusion) should be between 4,000–5,250 words.
Abstract: Should be 200–250 words, followed by 3–5 keywords.
References: Should follow a standard citation format and be managed using reference management applications such as EndNote, Mendeley, or Zotero.
21. Is the journal currently considering manuscripts for the October 2026 issue, and does that issue still have publication capacity?
Yes. The journal has issued a "Call for Papers" for the October 2026 issue (Vol 8, No. 3). The submission deadline is 15 September 2026. This indicates that the issue is currently open for submissions and has publication capacity.
22. After sending this email, may we contact the journal administrator through the official WhatsApp number for brief preliminary inquiries?
The official contact method for the journal is via email at jopr@uinsalatiga.ac.id. However, the journal's Call for Papers does list a contact number: +62-856-4201-9501 (Admin). While it would be reasonable to use this number for brief inquiries, the official email remains the primary and most formal channel for communication.
Important Notes for Your Submission:
Double-Blind Review: The journal strictly enforces a double-blind peer review process. Please ensure that your manuscript is properly anonymized as per the guidelines.
Artificial Intelligence Policy: Authors must disclose any use of AI and must not list AI tools as co-authors.
Letter of Acceptance: The LoA is issued via official email only.
We trust that this comprehensive information will be helpful for your submission planning. Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the journal directly at the official email address provided.
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