About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics (RIAL) stands out as a distinguished publication due to its rigorous double-blind review process and commitment to nurturing authors through mentoring. The journal revolves around Applied Linguistics, with an emphasis on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and vocational English education. This focus underscores the practical application of language learning, particularly within professional contexts.

Themes of Interest

The journal is organized around four key themes that form the backbone of its content:

  1. Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL), Problem-Based Language Learning, Task-Based Language Teaching & Learning, Autonomous Learning, Collaborative Learning: These themes explore dynamic and interactive methods of language education that engage learners in real-world tasks and encourage autonomy and collaboration.
  2. English for Various Professions: RIAL delves into the realm of specialized English, catering to diverse vocational contexts such as Business, Accounting, Engineering, Health Professions, Law, and Marine Professionals. The aim is to facilitate effective communication skills within specific fields.
  3. Technology in Language Learning: In the digital age, technology is a driving force in education. RIAL covers topics related to Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TALL), ICT in Applied Linguistics, and Digital Literacy, providing insights into leveraging technology for effective language learning.
  4. Professional Development and Case Studies: RIAL supports the growth of vocational English educators through discussions on Vocational English Teacher Professional Development, Best Practices in ESP, and insightful Case Studies. Additionally, the journal welcomes ethnographic studies that shed light on the human aspects of Applied Linguistics.
  5. Other topics that are relevant to applied linguistics, vocational English education, English at the workplace, ESP, business English teacher identity, and business English writing.

Peer Review Process

The manuscript submitted to the Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics (RIAL) will undergo a rigorous evaluation process to ensure that it meets the journal's standards and is suitable for publication. The following processes will be followed:

  1. Editorial Review: The manuscript will be evaluated by the editorial team to ensure that it meets the criteria, scope, and focus of the journal. The editorial review will assess the quality, accuracy, clarity, and organization of the content. This process may include checking for grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, tone, and factual accuracy. The goal of the editorial review is to provide constructive feedback to the author(s) and to ensure that the manuscript is of the highest quality.
  2. Blind Review: Once the manuscript passes the editorial review, it will be sent out for blind review by two independent reviewers who are experts in the field. The reviewers will evaluate the manuscript based on its originality, clarity, and significance. They will also assess the methodology, results, and conclusions. The editor will assign two reviewers to review and mentor the author(s) to revise and polish the manuscript.
  3. Mentoring: Our reviewers and editors will provide feedback and guidance to the author(s) on how to improve the manuscript. The reviewers will work with the author(s) to revise and polish the manuscript. The mentoring assistance will go for two rounds. If the revised manuscript is not satisfactory, it will be rejected. The goal of the mentoring process is to help the author(s) improve the quality of their manuscript and to ensure that it meets the standards of the journal.

RIAL is committed to providing a high-quality publication platform for researchers and scholars in Applied Linguistics. We believe that our rigorous evaluation process ensures that only the highest quality manuscripts are published in our journal.

Publication Frequency

Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics (RIAL) is published twice a year: February and August.

Open Access Policy and Licensing

RIAL is an open access journal, meaning all content is freely accessible without cost to individual users or their institutions. Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, share, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, and use them for any lawful purpose, without needing prior approval from the publisher or authors. Readers must NOT be registered or log in to view the published articles. Visit: Open Access Policy for detail.

All works published in this journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). This license allows others to remix, adapt, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the resulting works are distributed under the same license.

Publication Fee

Publication in Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics (RIAL) is free of charge [GRATIS]. RIAL currently charges no fees and all publication costs are covered by UPT Bahasa Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang [this policy may be subject to change in the future]. If there are those who claim to offer such payment for publication, please report to our editorial team.

  • Article Submission charges: Free IDR 0
  • Article Processing charges: Free IDR 0
  • Article Publishing charges (APCs): Free IDR 0

Journal Ownership, Publisher, and Management

Journal Ownership

Research and Innovation in Applied Linguistics (RIAL) is published by UPT Bahasa, Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang, a public higher education institution in Indonesia. The journal operates within the institutional framework of Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang. Its publishing activities are supported by the publisher in accordance with the institution's applicable policies, regulations, and administrative arrangements. The journal's ownership and publishing arrangements are intended to support the sustainable dissemination of scholarly research in applied linguistics and related fields.

Journal Publisher

UPT Bahasa, Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang, is responsible for the journal's publishing arrangements and institutional support. These responsibilities include facilitating the journal's publication infrastructure, providing administrative support, and maintaining the institutional framework necessary for the journal's continued operation. The publisher supports the journal's commitment to scholarly integrity, transparency, open access, and responsible publishing practices.

Journal Management

RIAL is managed by an editorial team led by the Editor-in-Chief. The editorial team is responsible for the journal's academic direction, manuscript evaluation, peer-review coordination, publication decisions, and implementation of editorial and publication ethics policies. The Editor-in-Chief oversees editorial operations and ensures that manuscripts are assessed according to their scholarly quality, relevance to the journal's aims and scope, methodological rigor, originality, and compliance with publication ethics.  Editors and reviewers contribute to the evaluation of manuscripts within their respective areas of expertise.