About the Journal

REGISTER JOURNAL, 1979-8903 (PRINT) - 2503-040X (ONLINE), The Journal of English for Islamic Educational Institutions and Moslem Communities aims to provide a dedicated platform for the dissemination of research, best practices, and innovative approaches related to the teaching and learning of English within Islamic educational contexts. The journal focuses on enhancing the quality of English education in Islamic schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions while also considering Muslim learners' unique cultural, religious, and linguistic needs.

This journal has been published every June and December by Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga, Indonesia and accredited by the Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education (RistekDikti) in SINTA (Achieving SINTA 2) since April 7, 2022. The recognition was published in the Director Decree (SK No. 105/E/KPT/2022), effective until 2025. This journal was successfully indexed in CLARIVATE ANALYTICS Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) of Web of Science in June 2019. It is also indexed in Pakistani HJRS Journal indexing.

Intending to improve quality since October 19, 2016, this journal officially cooperated with ELITE Association Indonesia (The Association of Teachers of English Linguistics, Literature & Education). See The MoU Manuscript.

Concerning the new focus and scope that emphasizes REGISTER JOURNAL as the Journal of English for Islamic Educational Institutions and Moslem Communities, since 2024, this journal has collaborated with IARELTII (Indonesian Association on Research in English Language Teaching at Islamic Institutions), a professional community focusing on English research and teaching in Islamic contexts.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. The Editor does not issue PDF Letters of Acceptance (LoA). LoA is issued solely via the official REGISTER JOURNAL email: register@uinsalatiga.ac.id.

2. The Editor reserves the right to request contributors to omit, reformulate, or reword their manuscripts or any part thereof to comply with the journal's publication policy.


ISSN Open Access Creative Commons BY-SA

Announcements

Three F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)

2025-09-01
1. Is the journal currently accepting article submissions for publication?

Yes, the journal is currently accepting articles for the December 2025 edition (Vol. 18 No. 2), with the submission deadline set for 15 September 2025 (ejournal.uinsalatiga.ac.id).
This serves as the most recent Call for Papers announcement from the journal (ejournal.uinsalatiga.ac.id).

2. What is the review process and the estimated publication timeline?

According to the Submissions page, authors are required to log in or register and submit their manuscripts in accordance with the Submission Preparation Checklist. After submission, the journal applies a double-blind peer review system (ejournal.uinsalatiga.ac.id).
This review process is fully anonymous, meaning that both the authors’ and the reviewers’ identities remain undisclosed (ejournal.uinsalatiga.ac.id).

  • Regular Review Process: Approximately 4–5 months.

  • Fast Track Review Process: Initial decision (proceed or reject) is given within 6–8 weeks.

3. Are there any publication fees for the Fast Track option?

In the Announcements section for the December 2025 issue, it is stated that the Article Processing Charge (APC) is USD 150 (ejournal.uinsalatiga.ac.id).

Since August 2022, the following author fees have been applied:

  • Article Submission Fee:
    IDR 0. Authors are not required to pay any fee at the submission stage. This part of the APC is free.

  • Fast Track Review Fee:
    IDR 1,500,000 (≈ USD 95).
    This service is available for authors who wish to accelerate the publication process. By paying this fee, the review, editorial decision, and author notification are guaranteed within 7–8 weeks.
    ⚠️ This fee does not include publication costs.

    Steps for the Fast Track Review Process:

    1. Submit the full manuscript through the journal’s official website.

    2. An initial screening will be conducted to evaluate manuscript quality.

    3. If the manuscript is out of scope or of insufficient quality, it will be rejected. If it shows potential, authors may choose between Fast Track or Regular Track.

    4. For Fast Track, manuscripts may go through 2–3 rounds of revisions after the initial review.

    Important Notes:

    • No payment should be made during the initial submission process.

    • Wait for the editor’s decision regarding eligibility for Fast Track Review.

    • If selected, the manuscript will only proceed to publication after revisions are completed.

  • Article Publication Fee:

    • IDR 2,000,000 (for Indonesian authors).

    • USD 150 (for international authors).
      Once the paper is accepted, authors are required to complete and sign an Originality & Ethical Statement form and pay the publication fee.
      This fee covers proofreading costs.
      ⚠️ Accepted manuscripts will not be published until the publication fee has been paid in full.

Best Regards,
Hanung Triyoko
Editor-in-Chief

REGISTER Journal
Published by: UIN Salatiga
ISSN: 2503-040X (online)
Contact Address: Jl. Lingkar Salatiga Km. 02, Pulutan, Sidorejo, Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia

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Current Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2025): REGISTER JOURNAL

Author Geographical Coverage: Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia (4 countries)

 

Published: 2025-06-01

Articles

  • English Language Learning and the Identity of Muslim Undergraduate Students in Pakistan

    Sameera Sultan, Department of Education and Learning Sciences Faculty of Arts, Design, Education, and Social Sciences Iqra University, Gulshan Campus, Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan
    1-29
    Abstract View: 353 PDF Download: 272

  • Probing Iranian English Teachers' Communicative Activities and Perspectives on Iran’s Fundamental Reform Document of Education

    Abbas Pourhosein Gilakjani, Department of English Language Translation, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran , Iran, Islamic Republic of
    Mitra Alizadeh, Department of English Language Translation, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran , Iran, Islamic Republic of
    Hossein Khazaee, Department of English Language Translation, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran , Iran, Islamic Republic of
    Reihaneh Sheikhy Behdani, Department of English Language Translation, Lahijan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Lahijan, Iran , Iran, Islamic Republic of
    30-47
    Abstract View: 180 PDF Download: 97

  • Innovating Indonesian Islamic Elementary English Education through A 5c Skills-Oriented Digital Game Application

    DOI : 10.18326/register.v18i1.48-75
    Adhan Kholis, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    Anis Susila Abadi, Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    Rini Intansari Meilani, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
    Akhris Fuadatis Sholihah , Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    Afan Welman Al Amri , Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    48-75
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18326/register.v18i1.48-75
    Abstract View: 232 PDF Download: 48

  • Perceived Benefits of Digital Storytelling for Speaking Development Among Motivated Indonesian EFL Learners

    Endang Sulistianingsih, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
    Sri Wuli Fitriati, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
    Januarius Mujiyanto, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
    76-101
    Abstract View: 236 PDF Download: 108

  • The Role and Impact of AI-Driven Feedback Models and Applications in EFL Vocabulary Learning and Retention: A Systemic Review

    Dr. Raja Muhammad Ishtiaq Khan, Department of English, College of Education, Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
    Muhammad Shahbaz, Department of English, GC Women University Sialkot, Sialkot, Pakistan, Pakistan
    Raja Zahid Farid, College of Engineering and Information Technology Unaizah,Unaizah colleges, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
    Nouman Hamid, Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, Pakistan
    102-130
    Abstract View: 304 PDF Download: 151

  • Fostering EFL Students' Pragmatic Competence Through Flipped-STAD Learning: A Study of ELT in an Islamic Higher Education Context

    DOI : 10.18326/register.v18i1.129-152
    Pipit Muliyah, Language Education Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
    Margana Margana, Language Education Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
    Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum, Language Education Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia
    Santhy Hawanti, English Language and Education Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia, Indonesia
    Lystiana Nurhayat Hakim, English Language and Education Department, Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya, Indonesia, Indonesia
    Muhammad Danial, English Language and Education Department, Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia, Indonesia
    129-152
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18326/register.v18i1.129-152
    Abstract View: 114 PDF Download: 60

  • Online Reciprocal Teaching and Its Impact on Islamic University Students’ Reading Comprehension in Standardized Testing

    DOI : 10.18326/register.v18i1.153-172
    Hendi Hidayat, UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia, Indonesia
    Edy Waloyo, UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia, Indonesia
    Nana Priajana, UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia, Indonesia
    153-172
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18326/register.v18i1.153-172
    Abstract View: 110 PDF Download: 56

  • Exploring Asnaf Students’ Acceptance of an Islamic-Integrated English Module in Malaysian Muslim Orphanage

    DOI : 10.18326/register.v18i1.173-193
    Nur Yasmin Khairani Zakaria, Teaching and Learning Innovation Research Center, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia, Malaysia
    Harwati Hashim, Teaching and Learning Innovation Research Center, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia, Malaysia
    Khairul Azhar Jamaludin, Education Leadership & Policy Research Center, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia, Malaysia
    173-193
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18326/register.v18i1.173-193
    Abstract View: 53 PDF Download: 18
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