About the Journal

Overview: The International English Language and Literature Journal (IELLJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the scholarly study of English language and literature. The journal provides an international forum for the publication of high-quality research, theoretical discussions, and critical analyses in the fields of linguistics, literary studies, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to English studies.

Focus and Scope: IELLJ invites contributions that explore all aspects of English language and literature, including but not limited to:

  • Literary Criticism and Theory
  • Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
  • Comparative and World Literature
  • Cultural Studies
  • Translation Studies
  • English Language Teaching (ELT) and English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Interdisciplinary Studies related to English Language and Literature

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and book reviews that contribute to the understanding and advancement of these fields.

Open Access Policy: IELLJ is committed to the principles of open access. All articles published in the journal are freely available to the public, ensuring that research is accessible to a global audience without any subscription or access fees. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right to publish the articles under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to share, use, and build upon the work, provided the original authorship is properly credited.

Copyright Notice: Authors who publish with IELLJ agree to the following terms:

  1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
  2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.

Sponsorship and Disclosure: IELLJ operates with financial support from academic institutions, research grants, and individual contributions. The journal is committed to maintaining transparency in its operations and adheres to the highest ethical standards in publishing. Sponsorship and funding sources are disclosed in each publication when applicable.

Archiving: To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content, IELLJ is included in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archival systems. These systems provide a secure and reliable means of preserving the journal's content, safeguarding it against loss or damage.

History of the Journal: Founded with the mission to advance the study of English language and literature, IELLJ has grown into a respected platform for scholars and researchers from around the world. The journal has continually evolved to address the changing dynamics of English studies, embracing new methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Privacy Statement: The International English Language and Literature Journal is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. Personal information collected from authors, reviewers, and readers will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be shared with third parties. The journal adheres to all applicable data protection regulations to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data.