A New Face for Retain: Explore Our Refreshed Layout & Updated Template

Dear Authors, Readers, and Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce that Retain : Journal of Research in English Language Teaching has undergone a significant visual and structural refresh. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the reading and submission experience for our academic community, the editorial team has introduced a new journal layout and an updated manuscript template, effective from May 2026.

What's New?
• Refreshed journal homepage layout with improved navigation and readability
• Cleaner article presentation with enhanced typography and structured metadata display
• Updated Quick Link sidebar with direct access to all editorial and policy pages
• New manuscript template with updated formatting specifications aligned with APA 7th Edition
• Clearer section structure and improved visual hierarchy for both online reading and print

Why This Matters
A well-structured journal interface and consistent manuscript formatting contribute to the credibility, discoverability, and overall quality of published research. These changes reflect our commitment to meeting the standards expected by international indexing bodies and to providing a better experience for both authors and readers.

Check Out the New Layout
Visit the journal homepage and explore the updated design.
ejournal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/retain

Download the Updated Manuscript Template
All submissions from Volume 14 Number 02 Year 2026 onwards must use the new template.
ejournal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/retain/ManuscriptTemplate

Authors who have manuscripts currently in preparation are strongly encouraged to download and apply the new template before submission. Manuscripts submitted using the old template may be returned for reformatting prior to entering the review process.

We thank our authors, reviewers, and readers for their continued support of Retain. We look forward to your engagement with our refreshed publication.