About the Journal

About the Journal

The Journal of Postcolonial Literature and Studies (JPLS) is an open access internationally recognized and peer-reviewed online journal that focuses on advancing research on postcolonial literature, criticism and studies. JPLS publishes articles which are written by scholars and researchers and discuss the literature, culture, history, and politics of colonialism and its influence on the world today.

JPLS welcomes scholarship that considers the intersections between literature, identity, history, language, culture, and power. JPLS seeks to publish research on the critical engagement with literature, theory, and culture in relation to the colonial and postcolonial experience in varied geographical and historical settings.

One of the most vigorous disciplines of literary criticism today is Postcolonial Studies. This branch studies the impact of the past colonial experiences on the contemporary processes of identity formation, culture, language, and society. By carrying out serious scholarly research, the journal aims to make an input into the debates concerning decolonization, representation, globalization, migration, and cultural change.

The journal welcomes contributions by both renowned scholars and emerging intellectuals, including doctoral students and independents. Contributions are invited from a variety of disciplines dealing with postcolonial literary and cultural studies.

Key Features

  • International Peer-Reviewed Scholarly Journal
  • Full Open Access Publishing Model
  • Double Blind Peer Review Process
  • Multi-disciplinary approach to Literary & Cultural Studies
  • Dedication to Research Integrity and Publication Ethics
  • Global Platform for Scholarly Communication
  • Inclusive & Diverse Academic Perspectives
  • Online Publication with World-Wide Accessibility

The goal of JPLS is to encourage scholarly discussions through the publication of high-caliber articles that will enhance knowledge about literature, culture, history, and society in the postcolonial setting.

Why the Journal Exists

Postcolonial literature studies continue to grow in response to shifting political, cultural, and historical conditions. Identity, displacement, memory, language, and power are some of the major issues that define current literary research. There is an increased need for scholars to identify places where such issues may be addressed using varied theories and disciplines.

This Journal of Postcolonial Literature and Studies has been formed with the sole purpose of providing support to this developing field of research. The focus of this journal is on providing academic space to those who conduct research pertaining to postcolonial literature and studies.

The journal seeks to:

  • Support innovative literary studies.
  • Stimulate literary criticism and comparison.
  • Strengthen cross-disciplinary scholarly discussion.
  • Develop postcolonial literary theory and criticism.
  • Promote international scholarly cooperation.
  • Honor different voices and perspectives in literature.
  • Unite historical research with current problems.
  • Participate in global humanities research.

By promoting rigorous scholarly work and discourse, the Journal for Postcolonial Literatures seeks to enhance research that broadens knowledge about postcolonial literature and its relevance in today's globalized world.

Our Vision

The aim of the Journal of Postcolonial Literature and Studies is to establish itself as an esteemed international forum for the study of postcolonial literature and culture. The journal aims to foster excellence, critical inquiry, and diversity of ideas in the humanities.

We see a world where academia is connected by scholars working together beyond disciplinary and geographical confines to increase knowledge about colonial pasts, cultures, and literature.

Our vision includes:

  • Fostering literary scholarship of high calibre.
  • Fostering critical diversity in approaches.
  • Fostering academic debate through inclusivity.
  • Supporting new researchers in the field.
  • Supporting international collaboration in research.
  • Increasing access to humanities research.
  • Contributing to literary studies across the world.

Our Mission

Journal of Postcolonial Literature and Studies seeks to promote publication of scholarly research that will be original, ethical, and of high quality in contributing to the field of postcolonial literary studies. The journal strives to uphold academic rigour in its publications while also promoting dialogue among scholars all around the world.

The scope of JPLS invites investigations of literature in relation to history, politics, society, language, and culture. It favors scholarship that fosters critical thinking, theory-making, and interdisciplinarity.

Our mission is to:

  • Conduct innovative research.
  • Ensure a fair and unbiased peer review system.
  • Adhere to the highest standards of publishing ethics.
  • Foster interdisciplinary research.
  • Encourage academic collaboration across the globe.
  • Foster literary criticism.
  • Enhance the global visibility of humanities research.
  • Promote scholarly discourse.

The journal will be dedicated to making itself a forum for different perspectives and approaches that could aid in the further development of postcolonial literary studies.

Why Publish With Us

International Journal of Postcolonial Literature & Studies (IJPLS) is an internationally established journal that provides an international forum for the publication of high-quality research work on postcolonial literature and postcolonial criticism and cultural studies. It welcomes any work that helps generate contemporary discourse on the issues of colonial and postcolonial experiences.

Academic honesty, intellectual diversity, and interdisciplinarity are the principles that JPLS adheres to. The review of each paper by JPLS takes place under an objective and transparent peer-review system.

JPLS provides authors with the opportunity to publish their work for an international audience while being part of relevant discourse in the humanities.

Authors benefit from:

  • International peer-reviewed publication.
  • Full open access publication.
  • Double blind review process.
  • Transparency in editorial process.
  • Globally available online.
  • Wide interdisciplinary audience.
  • Prompt editorial correspondence.
  • Ethical publication policies.
  • Enhanced visibility of research published.
  • Chances for academic collaboration internationally.
  • For well-known scholars as well as upcoming ones.
  • Accessibility in the long run by digital publication.

JPLS is dedicated to publishing research that adds to literary scholarship and fosters critique of postcolonial literature, cultures, and history.

Our Aim

It is the aim of the Journal of Postcolonial Literature and Studies to contribute to the field of postcolonial literature and culture studies through publishing innovative, sound, and ethical research. It strives to facilitate critical discourse on the various aspects of colonialism, decolonization, identity, language, and cultural representation.

The JPLS values papers that delve into either historical or modern viewpoints. The JPLS accepts papers which explore literary works, cultural practices, theory, and other disciplines that add to the knowledge of postcolonial societies.

The journal aims to:

  • Foster excellence in literary research.
  • Encourage new critical approaches.
  • Develop post-colonial theory and criticism.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary and comparative studies.
  • Enhance academic conversation at the global level.
  • Foster inclusion and diversity in research.
  • Encourage responsible scholarship.
  • Contribute to the development of humanities research..

The journal aspires to become a trusted venue for scholars investigating the complexities of literature, culture, identity, and power in postcolonial contexts.

Scope of the Journal

The Journal of Postcolonial Literature and Studies publishes scholarly articles that investigate the literary, cultural, historic, and theoretical aspects of colonialism and its ongoing effects on various societies throughout the world. This journal encourages interdisciplinary research which focuses on the relationship between literature and history, philosophy, politics, sociology, anthropology, media studies, and cultural studies.

The Journal for Postcolonial Literatures in the World features scholarly research that explores the representations of colonial experience, resistance, identity, migration, memory, language, and social transformation in literary texts. It also invites scholarly engagement with contemporary discourses on decoloniality, globalization, environmental humanities, and digital literary studies.

Theoretical and textual studies will be considered by the journal. Comparative and interdisciplinary studies, as well as novel methodologies, are highly encouraged.

Research may focus on:

  • Colonial and postcolonial literary traditions.
  • Decolonization and decolonial theory.
  • Identity, race, and ethnicity.
  • Nation, nationalism, and belonging.
  • Empire and imperial discourse.
  • Diaspora and migration narratives.
  • Exile and transnational experiences.
  • Memory, trauma, and historical narratives.
  • Language, translation, and multilingual literature.
  • Indigenous knowledge systems.
  • Gender and postcolonial feminism.
  • Queer perspectives in postcolonial studies.
  • Environmental humanities and ecocriticism.
  • Global South studies.
  • Comparative literary studies.
  • World literature.
  • Cultural memory and heritage.
  • Representation and cultural identity.
  • Literature and political resistance.
  • Media, popular culture, and postcolonial narratives.
  • Digital humanities and literary archives.

The JPLS invites submissions by scholars dealing with literature written in the English language as well as comparative scholarship on regional, indigenous and translated literature. Scholarly papers exploring marginalized voices are highly encouraged.

The JPLS is especially interested in research that brings new insights to ongoing debates and adds to the understanding of literary and cultural experience of different regions and times.

Subject Areas

The journal accepts manuscripts from a broad range of research areas, including but not limited to:

Literary Studies

  • Postcolonial Literature
  • Commonwealth Literature
  • Comparative Literature
  • World Literature
  • Contemporary Literature
  • Modern and Contemporary Fiction
  • Poetry and Drama
  • Literary Criticism
  • Literary Theory

Postcolonial Theory

  • Postcolonial Theory
  • Decolonial Studies
  • Colonial Discourse Analysis
  • Subaltern Studies
  • Orientalism
  • Hybridity and Identity
  • Nationalism and Nationhood
  • Empire Studies

Cultural Studies

  • Cultural Identity
  • Popular Culture
  • Media and Representation
  • Memory Studies
  • Trauma Studies
  • Heritage Studies
  • Cultural Politics
  • Globalization and Culture

Regional and Comparative Studies

  • African Literature
  • South Asian Literature
  • Caribbean Literature
  • Middle Eastern Literature
  • Indigenous Literatures
  • Pacific Literature
  • Latin American Literary Studies
  • Diaspora Literature

Language and Translation

  • Translation Studies
  • Multilingual Literature
  • Language and Identity
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Comparative Linguistic Studies

Interdisciplinary Research

  • Literature and History
  • Literature and Philosophy
  • Literature and Politics
  • Literature and Sociology
  • Literature and Anthropology
  • Environmental Humanities
  • Ecocriticism
  • Digital Humanities
  • Gender Studies
  • Feminist Literary Criticism
  • Queer Literary Studies

The journal encourages submissions that introduce new interpretations, challenge existing perspectives, and contribute to the evolving field of postcolonial literary scholarship.

Article Types

The Journal of Postcolonial Literature and Studies (JPLS) is a journal that features a variety of academic articles that are useful for developing research in literature and culture. The journal accepts scholarly papers written with a high level of integrity that make significant contributions to postcolonial studies.

The journal accepts the following article categories:

  • Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Critical Essays
  • Comparative Studies
  • Book Reviews
  • Short Communications
  • Perspectives
  • Editorials

All submissions should demonstrate originality, academic rigor, and relevance to the journal's scope.