Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

 

1. Studies in Literature

Literary studies focus on the analysis of written works, exploring their historical context, philosophical underpinnings, and aesthetic value.

  • Literary Theory & Criticism:

    • Formalism and New Criticism: Analyzing the text as a self-contained object.

    • Post-Colonialism: Examining literature from formerly colonized nations and themes of identity.

    • Feminist & Queer Theory: Exploring gender roles and sexual identity in texts.

    • Ecocriticism: The relationship between literature and the physical environment.

  • Comparative Literature:

    • Cross-cultural thematic analysis (e.g., "The Hero’s Journey" in Eastern vs. Western epics).

    • Literature in translation: The challenges of maintaining "spirit" vs. "literal meaning."

  • Genre Studies:

    • The Gothic: Horror, the sublime, and the uncanny.

    • Post-Modernism: Metafiction, fragmentation, and unreliable narrators.

    • Speculative Fiction: Sci-fi, fantasy, and "What If" world-building.

2. Linguistics & Language Studies

Linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of morphology, syntax, phonetics, and semantics.

  • Structural Linguistics:

    • Phonetics & Phonology: The physical production of sounds and their mental patterns.

    • Syntax & Semantics: How sentences are built and how meaning is derived.

  • Sociolinguistics:

    • Dialectology: Regional variations in language (accents vs. dialects).

    • Code-switching: The practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties in conversation.

    • Language and Power: How language reinforces social hierarchies.

  • Applied Linguistics:

    • Second Language Acquisition (SLA): How humans learn a non-native language.

    • Computational Linguistics: How machines process human language (Natural Language Processing/NLP).

    • Forensic Linguistics: Using language analysis in legal investigations.

3. Communication Studies

Communication studies examine how information is exchanged through various channels, from interpersonal relationships to global digital networks.

  • Interpersonal & Organizational Communication:

    • Non-verbal Communication: Body language, paralanguage, and haptics (touch).

    • Conflict Resolution: Strategies for de-escalating tension in professional settings.

    • Corporate Culture: Internal communication and branding.

  • Media & Digital Studies:

    • Mass Communication: The impact of journalism, television, and film on public opinion.

    • Digital Rhetoric: How persuasion works in the age of social media, memes, and viral content.

    • Media Literacy: Analyzing bias, "fake news," and algorithmic echoes.

  • Intercultural Communication:

    • High-context vs. Low-context cultures: How different societies rely on explicit vs. implicit messaging.

    • Globalization: The "homogenization" of language and culture through global media.