Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Wanastra: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra appreciates and supports researchers in English studies as part of its commitment to disseminating scientific knowledge and community service. The journal provides free access to all published articles for national and international audiences.

The editorial board welcomes original and innovative manuscripts in the following areas:

1. Linguistics
Phonetics and phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics, Grammar analysis, Discourse analysis, Language acquisition, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Error analysis and interlanguage studies.

2. Literature
Classical to contemporary literary theories, Structuralism, post-structuralism, feminism, postcolonialism, ecocriticism, Narrative theory and textual analysis, Critical discourse in literature, Cross-cultural literary studies, Poetry, drama, novel, film, short story, and other literary forms, Cultural studies and literary heritage

3. Teaching
Teaching methodology and pedagogy, Innovative teaching strategies, Curriculum and material development, Assessment and evaluation, Educational technology and digital learning, Teacher professional development, Classroom research and learning environments

4. English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
Translation, Workplace communication and professional discourse, Business English, medical English, legal English, aviation English, tourism English, Discourse studies in academic, medical, legal, business, or technical fields

Submitted manuscripts must be original, properly cited, and not previously published in print or online.

All submissions will be screened for plagiarism using Turnitin. Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism will be automatically rejected.

Section Policies

Jurnal Wanastra

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process
All submissions to Wanastra: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the academic quality, originality, and relevance of the published works. The journal uses a double-blind peer-review system in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation process. Each manuscript is assessed by experts in the relevant field to maintain high scholarly standards and uphold ethical publication practices.

1. Initial Evaluation
The Editor-in-Chief or the assigned Editor conducts an initial screening to determine whether the manuscript fits the journal’s aims, scope, and formatting requirements. Manuscripts that fail to meet these criteria will be rejected at this stage. A plagiarism check is also conducted, and manuscripts with a similarity score exceeding 20% will be rejected. If formatting or structural issues are identified, the manuscript may be returned to the author for correction and resubmission. Manuscripts that pass this stage proceed to the review process.

2. Assignment of Reviewers
The Editor or Section Editor selects at least two to three qualified reviewers with relevant expertise. To maintain objectivity, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed. Submitted manuscripts must remove any information revealing the author’s identity, acknowledgments, or direct references to author contributions. Invitations are then sent to selected reviewers, who are chosen based on expertise, absence of conflicts of interest, institutional diversity, and willingness to participate. The journal aims to assign reviewers within one week of the initial evaluation.

3. Review Process
Reviewers assess the manuscript based on the following criteria: introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Reviewers typically have one week to complete their evaluation. They may recommend acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Constructive comments are provided to assist authors in improving the quality of their manuscripts.

4. Editorial Decision
The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or the assigned Editor after reviewing the reviewer reports. If reviewer recommendations differ significantly, the Editor may invite an additional reviewer for further assessment. Decisions are communicated through the online system. As part of the journal’s double-blind policy, reviewer comments remain anonymous. The estimated time from submission to the initial decision is approximately two weeks.

5. Revision Process
If revisions are required, authors must address all reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript with highlighted changes, along with a response or rebuttal letter explaining how each comment was addressed. The revision timeline is typically one week for minor revisions and two weeks for major revisions. Manuscripts requiring major revisions undergo a second round of review by different reviewers, while minor revisions may be evaluated solely by the editorial team.

6. Copyediting, Proofreading, and Publication
Accepted manuscripts proceed to the copyediting phase, followed by proofreading. Authors may be asked to confirm or correct minor details during this stage. After final corrections, the manuscript enters production and is prepared for publication. Only manuscripts that meet all academic, ethical, and formatting standards will be published in Wanastra: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra.

Publication Frequency

Wanastra: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra publishes academic articles according to the following schedule: 2 issues per year (March and September), with 5-10 articles per issue, starting in 2023.

2014-2021 (Vol 6-12) : Two issues per year (10-25 articles per issue)
2021-2022 (Vol. 13-14): Two issues per year (10-15 articles per issue)
2023-2025 (Vol. 15-17): Two issues per year (5-10 articles per issue)
2026 onwards (Vol. 18): Two issues per year (5-10 articles per issue)

The journal is committed to ensuring the regular and prompt dissemination of rigorous research within its designated fields.

Open Access Policy

Wanastra : Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra provides direct and open access freely and publicly to support a more comprehensive global exchange of knowledge. Readers can download and print published manuscripts and editions free of charge. All manuscripts, which have been published, will be available and free to download on the website.