Aims and Scope
Literary Studies (e-ISSN:3062-1690) serves as a preeminent scholarly platform for advanced research into literary works spanning all historical periods and geographical locations. The journal disseminates a diverse array of scholarly outputs, including comprehensive review articles, original research papers, concise communications, and thematic Special Issues dedicated to specific areas of inquiry.
The principal objective of Literary Studies is to foster the dissemination of innovative scholarly insights and research findings with the utmost rigor and meticulous attention to detail. Consequently, the journal imposes no limitations on the length of submissions. Each manuscript is expected to demonstrate thorough engagement with the germane and current secondary literature pertinent to its focus. The journal maintains an unwavering commitment to objectivity in its publications, refraining from the endorsement of any particular political or religious perspectives.
Submission Guidelines
Manuscripts submitted to Literary Studies should, in general, adhere to the following structural framework:
Introduction: A concise overview of the current state of research within the relevant field, including a synopsis of prevailing scholarly perspectives on the subject matter.
Thesis Statement: A clear and succinct articulation of the central argument or hypothesis that the paper seeks to advance.
Significance: A brief exposition elucidating the significance of the research, both within the context of the specific subject under investigation and in relation to broader scholarly concerns of interest to the readership of Literary Studies.
Argumentation/Analysis: A systematic and meticulously structured presentation of the core argument or analysis, substantiated by appropriate evidence and logical reasoning.
Conclusion: A recapitulation of the key findings and, where germane, a consideration of their potential implications for broader fields of knowledge.
Scope
The journal welcomes submissions on a wide spectrum of topics, encompassing, but not limited to:
Literary and Cultural Studies
Intersections of Literature, Arts, and Science
Comparative Literature
World Literature
Literary Theory
Ancient, Modern, Contemporary, Romantic, and Realistic Literature
Women's Literature and Gender Studies
Postcolonial and Diaspora Literature
Children's Literature
Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literary Studies
Ethical Standards and Publication Practices
Literary Studies is steadfastly committed to upholding the most rigorous ethical standards in scholarly publishing. The journal implements a rigorous peer-review process, complemented by stringent policies designed to address issues such as plagiarism, data fabrication, and improper authorship attribution. The editorial team adopts a zero-tolerance approach to any breaches of publication ethics. To ensure the originality of submitted content, all manuscripts are subjected to meticulous scrutiny using the iThenticate plagiarism detection software.
Copyright and Open Access Policy
All articles published in Literary Studies are Open Access, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright ownership of their work. Each published article will include the following acknowledgment:
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