Dear authors and readers,
To provide clear, accurate information to all stakeholders, MATCHA summarizes the most frequently asked questions in the following FAQ.

 About Submission and Manuscript Preparation

 Can I submit the manuscript via email?
No. All manuscripts must be submitted through the Online Journal System (OJS). Submissions sent via email will not be processed. Authors may contact the editorial team for consultation before submission.

 How do I submit a manuscript to MATCHA?
Authors should register and log in to the OJS, then carefully follow the Author Guidelines and use the provided article template before submitting their manuscript.

 Will my manuscript be peer-reviewed?
Yes. All submissions undergo a anonymous peer-review process conducted by experts in the relevant field.

 Can I suggest reviewers for my manuscript?
Yes. Authors may suggest up to four potential reviewers. However, the final decision on reviewer selection is entirely at the Editor’s discretion.

 How can I check the status of my submitted manuscript?
The corresponding author can monitor the submission status through their OJS account and will receive email notifications when action is required.

 About this Journal

 What types of manuscripts does MATCHA accept?
MATCHA accepts original research articles and critical literature review articles that align with the journal’s focus and scope.

 What is the focus and scope of MATCHA?
MATCHA publishes original research articles and critical literature reviews in English Language Teaching (ELT), Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, English Literature, second and foreign language acquisition, curriculum development, technology integration in language education, and communication and interdisciplinary humanities studies.

 Is MATCHA a peer-reviewed journal?
Yes. MATCHA is a peer-reviewed journal that adheres to academic standards and publication ethics.

 Is MATCHA an open-access journal?
Yes. MATCHA is a fully open-access journal, allowing free and unrestricted access to all published articles.

 Does MATCHA provide a DOI for published articles?
Yes. All articles published in MATCHA are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure permanent access and long-term archiving.