Editor Interview: RELC Journal Go to the listing List all editor interviews Edit answers (editors only) Describe what you publish in 25 characters or less.Academic articlesRoby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026What other current publications (or publishers) do you admire most?TESOL Quarterly, ELT JournalRoby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026If you publish writing, who are your favorite writers? If you publish art, who are your favorite artists?Suresh CanagarajahRoby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026What sets your publication apart from others that publish similar material?We publish theory-informed articles on ELT classroom practices that are accessible and relevant to practitioners and practitioner-researchers.Roby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026What is the best advice you can give people who are considering submitting work to your publication?Look at the guidelines and examples of articles that have been provided or published; ensure that your topic offers something new; and check your paper carefully for basic language requirements.Roby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026Describe the ideal submission.One that offers new knowledge but is based on sound theoretical understanding, uses rigorous research design and reports findings and implications clearly and convincingly.Roby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Inability to convincingly show how the study fills any gaps or makes any significant contribution to the fieldRoby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Not really. Previous publication credits only matter for Special Issues. For regular issues, I'd rather not know as it might bias the blind review processRoby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026If you publish writing, how much of a piece do you read before making the decision to reject it?I skim every piece from beginning to end.Roby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026What additional evaluations, if any, does a piece go through before it is accepted?Anonymity, word count, plagiarism similarity, formatting (e.g. correct reference format).Roby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026What is a day in the life of an editor like for you?As an editor, my day involves reading and evaluating submissions, working with authors and reviewers, making editorial decisions, planning future issues, and ensuring articles meet the journal’s aims and quality standards. I also respond to queries, discuss manuscripts with the editorial team, and help shape scholarly conversations in the field.Roby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026How much do you edit an accepted piece prior to publication?Our publishers have copyediting and basic proofreading and we have a second line of proofreading before publication. The authors always get to approve the final edits.Roby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026Do you nominate work you've published for any national or international awards?No, I don't. But it's a good suggestion.Roby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026How is your project funded?N/ARoby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026How do you promote your project and published authors/artists?Through our journal website, the organisation’s website, Facebook pages, and academic conferences.Roby Marlina, Editor-in-chief on 14 June 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only