About the Journal

Focus and Scope :
The International Journal of Arabic and World Languages Education (BARAYA) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes high-quality research in language education. The journal gives balanced attention to both Arabic language education and world languages education, aiming to bridge diverse perspectives and practices in global language learning.

Core Areas:
1. Arabic Language Education: AFL/ASL pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment, teacher training, materials development.
2. World Languages Education: Second/foreign language acquisition, multilingual education, comparative language studies, language policy, curriculum innovation.
3. Cross-Cutting Themes: Innovative methodologies, digital and technology-enhanced learning, assessment practices, cultural and sociolinguistic factors, teacher professional development, and special or diverse learning contexts.

The journal welcomes empirical research, theoretical contributions, and practical applications from researchers and practitioners worldwide, with a particular interest in studies focusing on the MENA region, Asian contexts, and comparative international perspectives.

Peer Review Process
BARAYA employs a blind peer review system to ensure the highest standards of academic integrity and quality.

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Review Process:
Initial Editorial Screening: All submissions undergo preliminary review within 2 weeks
1. Blind Review: Manuscripts are sent to at independent reviewer
2. Review Timeline: Standard review process takes 8-12 weeks
3. Decision Categories: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, Reject
4. Appeals Process: Authors may appeal editorial decisions with detailed justification

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
BARAYA adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and maintains the highest ethical standards.

Author Responsibilities:
1. Ensure originality and avoid plagiarism
2. Provide accurate data and methodology
3. Declare conflicts of interest and funding sources
4. Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted materials
5. Ensure proper co-author consent and contribution acknowledgment

Editor Responsibilities:
1. Maintain confidentiality throughout review process
2. Ensure fair and unbiased evaluation
3. Handle allegations of misconduct promptly
4. Preserve anonymity in double-blind review
5. Make decisions based solely on academic merit

Reviewer Responsibilities:
1. Provide constructive, timely, and objective feedback
2. Maintain confidentiality of review materials
3. Declare conflicts of interest
4. Alert editors to suspected ethical violations

Plagiarism Policy
BARAYA maintains zero tolerance for plagiarism and academic dishonesty.

Detection and Limits:
1. Screening Tool: Turnitin and iThenticate software
2. Tolerance Threshold: Maximum 20% similarity index
3. Exclusions: Properly cited quotations, references, and common phrases
4. Self-Plagiarism: Authors must declare previous publications of similar work

Consequences:
1. >20% similarity: Immediate rejection without review
2. Detected post-publication: Article retraction and author notification to institution
3. Repeat offenders: Permanent submission ban

Prevention:
1. Author guidelines emphasize proper citation practices
2. Mandatory originality declarations required at submission

Publication Frequency : 
BARAYA publishes twice annually with fixed publication schedule:
1. Issue 1: April
2. Issue 2: August.
3. Issue 3: December

Article Processing Charges (APC)
BARAYA operates on a no-fee publication model to ensure equitable access for researchers worldwide.

Fee Structure:
1. Indonesian Authors: 0 IDR (Free)
2. International Authors: 0 USD (Free)
All Submission Types: No charges for submission, review, or publication

Funding Support:
1. Journal supported by institutional funding
2. No author fees required for publication
3. Additional services (expedited review, language editing) available at cost

Last Updated: September 2025 For questions regarding these policies, contact the editorial office at: +6282334940756