Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Articles
International Literary Studies Journal publishes original, peer-reviewed research that advances the study of literature across languages, cultures, and historical periods. The journal welcomes contributions engaging with literary theory, comparative literature, textual analysis, and the intersections of literature with philosophy, linguistics, and cultural studies.
Research Articles – Scholarly studies offering new theoretical perspectives, critical interpretations, or comparative analyses of literary texts and traditions. Submissions should demonstrate methodological rigor, conceptual innovation, and relevance to broader literary discourse.
Review Articles – Comprehensive, analytical overviews of developments in literary studies, theory, or criticism. Reviews should synthesize existing scholarship, identify trends, and outline directions for future research.
Textual and Cultural Case Studies – Focused examinations of specific authors, works, movements, or literary phenomena within their social, cultural, or historical contexts. Case studies may include archival discoveries, translation analyses, or studies of literary reception.
Theoretical and Interdisciplinary Essays – Contributions exploring intersections between literature and philosophy, linguistics, arts, media, or cultural theory. Essays should develop conceptual frameworks that enrich literary scholarship and interpretive methodologies.
Structural Elements of Articles
| Section | Research Article | Review | Case Study | Theoretical Essay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Author Information | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Abstract | Required (150–250 words) | Required | Required | Required |
| Keywords | Required (4–6) | Required | Required | Required |
| Introduction | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Background / Literature Review | Required | Required | Optional | Required |
| Theoretical Framework / Methodology | Required | Optional | Required (if applicable) | Required |
| Analysis & Discussion | Required | Organized thematically | Required | Required |
| Conclusions | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Acknowledgements, Funding & Conflicts of Interest | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| References | Required (MLA, APA, or Chicago style) | Required | Required | Required |
Manuscript Formatting Requirements
Language: English
File Format: MS Word (*.doc, *.docx)
Page Orientation: Portrait
Page Size: A4
Length:
- Research and Review Articles: ≥ 5000 words
- Case Studies and Theoretical Essays: ≥ 3000 words
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