About the Journal

Focus and Scope:

The Bilingual Research Academic Journal (BRAJ) is an open-access publication issued twice a year (July and December) that focuses on educational research in the field of Foreign Languages, with an emphasis on English and French language teaching and learning. BRAJ publishes current, completed, and ongoing research addressing issues, methodologies, and advancements in foreign language education. The journal welcomes research articles from students of all universities, as well as graduates and educators at all academic levels.

Areas of Publication

The journal primarily covers topics related to the teaching and learning of foreign languages, with a particular focus on English and French. This journal is dedicated to exploring and disseminating research and educational practices that promote the understanding and mastery of these languages in various contexts.

In addition to focusing on language teaching and learning, the publication also encompasses other areas of study that are of great relevance and academic interest, such as:

  • Culture and civilization.
  • Technology and language.
  • Interdisciplinary Studies.
  • Comparative literary analysis.
  • Translation.

Frequency of Publication: Bi-annual

Open Access Policy:

The Bilingual Research Academic Journal adheres to an open access policy, providing free and immediate access to all its content. This is based on the principle of supporting and sharing knowledge, ensuring that anyone, regardless of their geographical location, can access the published information without restrictions. There are no submission or processing fees, allowing authors to share their research without incurring additional costs. Furthermore, the journal is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED) license. This license permits the non-commercial use of the content, as long as the original author and source are properly credited, and no modifications are made. This means that the content can be used, distributed, and reproduced in any medium, thereby promoting the wide and responsible dissemination of academic knowledge.

Submission and Publication Fees: Free of charge

The Bilingual Research Academic Journal (BRAJ) is an open access publication that offers a comprehensive platform for scholarly exchange without incurring any fees throughout the entire refereeing and publication process. This includes all stages from the initial review and layout to the final printing and distribution, encompassing Article Processing Charges (APCs). As an open access journal, BRAJ ensures that there are no fees for readers to view or download its contents, thereby promoting widespread accessibility and dissemination of research findings to a global audience, fostering an inclusive academic environment.

Anti-Plagiarism Policy:

The Bilingual Research Academic Journal (BRAJ) is dedicated to fostering original academic research across diverse disciplines. As part of our commitment to academic integrity, all submissions undergo rigorous scrutiny using Turnitin software, licensed by the University of Pamplona, to detect and deter plagiarism and self-plagiarism. This process ensures that each manuscript published in BRAJ maintains a high standard of originality and scholarly integrity. With a stringent anti-plagiarism policy in place, manuscripts showing a similarity index of up to 20% are subject to further review and potential revision to meet our publication standards.

Intellectual Property and Creative Commons License

The copyrights of the articles published in this journal are governed by the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED).
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

Under this international license, the following freedoms are granted:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format is permitted.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material is permitted.

It is important to note that this license does not authorize the commercial use of the original work or any derivative works. Additionally, proper credit must be given to the original author in an appropriate manner.

For detailed information on the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons license, it is recommended to visit the provided link: https://creativecommons.org/