The Episteme Journal of English Linguistics and Literature  (JLL) is  double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by English Department, Faculty of Language and Arts  HKBP Nommensen University - Medan - Indonesia  . The journal focuses on the following topics: English language, applied  English linguistics, theoretical English linguistics, Sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, comparative linguistics, computational linguistics, and discourse analysis. It provides an academic platform for professionals and researchers to contribute innovative work in the field. JLL carries original and full-length articles that reflect the latest research and developments in both theoretical and practical aspects of Linguistics and Literature .

The journal is published in both print and online versions. The online version is free access and download.

e-Version  is a feature offered through our journal platform. It allows PDF version of manuscripts that have been peer reviewed and accepted, to be hosted online prior to their inclusion in a final printed journal. Readers can freely access or cite the article.
We aim to publish accepted manuscripts in e-Version  in two week's time after the final draft completed.

Paper Selection and Publication Process

a. Upon receipt of paper submission, the Editor sends an E-mail of confirmation to the corresponding author within 1-3 working days. If you fail to receive this confirmation, your submission/e-mail may be missed. Please contact the Editor in time for that.

b. Peer review. We use double-blind system for peer-review; the reviewers' identities remain anonymous to authors. The paper will be peer-reviewed by three experts; one is an editorial staff and the other two are external reviewers. The review process may take about 2 weeks.

c. Notification of the result of review by E-mail.

d. The authors revise paper and pay publication fee (100 USD).

e. After publication, the corresponding author will receive two copies of printed journals, free of charge.

f. E-journal in PDF is available on the journal's webpage, free of charge for download.