About the Journal

Lingkasa (Linguistik dan Bahasa – Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris) is an academic journal published by the English Education Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan), Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang. Established as a scholarly platform, Lingkasa is committed to promoting academic discourse, research dissemination, and professional development in the fields of English language education, linguistics, and applied language studies.

The journal is published biannually—in June and December—and welcomes submissions from scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners both in Indonesia and globally. The scope of the journal includes a wide range of topics such as English language teaching and learning, second language acquisition, curriculum design, teaching methodologies, classroom-based research, discourse analysis, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, corpus linguistics, and related areas in applied linguistics.

Lingkasa aims to contribute to the ongoing development of English language teaching practices by offering evidence-based insights and theoretical perspectives that inform policy, practice, and pedagogy. The journal is particularly interested in research that addresses local challenges in language education while maintaining relevance to broader international audiences.

In maintaining high academic standards, Lingkasa employs a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that each manuscript undergoes a fair and constructive evaluation by qualified reviewers in the relevant field. The editorial board consists of experienced academics and researchers who are dedicated to upholding the quality, integrity, and accessibility of the publication.

In addition to research articles, Lingkasa also considers literature reviews, conceptual papers, and critical reflections that offer new perspectives or synthesize existing knowledge in innovative ways. By fostering a collaborative and inclusive scholarly environment, the journal encourages contributions that represent diverse voices, educational contexts, and research paradigms.

As part of its mission, Lingkasa also seeks to support the professional growth of early-career researchers by providing opportunities for mentorship, feedback, and publication experience. The journal invites contributions in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, reflecting its commitment to academic inclusivity and linguistic diversity.

Through its consistent publication and engagement with contemporary issues in English education and linguistics, Lingkasa aspires to become a reputable reference in the field and to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of language education in Indonesia and beyond.