Aim and Scope
02 Aim and Scope
Academic Focus
The journal aims to explore literary, cultural, and critical writings from the SAARC region within the wider framework of the Global South, foregrounding questions of postcoloniality, regional identity, multilingualism, migration, ecology, memory, gender, and transnational dialogue. It seeks to examine how South Asian literatures engage with local histories while contributing to global debates on power, representation, resistance, and cultural exchange.
Core Areas of Focus
✓SAARC literatures in comparative and transnational perspectives
✓Postcolonial, decolonial, and Global South literary studies
✓Indian English literature and other South Asian English writings
✓Regional languages, translation, and cross-cultural literary circulation
✓Migration, diaspora, borders, and displacement in South Asian writing
✓Ecocriticism, climate crisis, and environmental humanities in the SAARC context
✓Gender, caste, class, ethnicity, and marginalized voices
✓Memory, trauma, conflict, and partition narratives
✓Digital humanities, new media, and contemporary South Asian storytelling
✓Intersections of literature with history, politics, philosophy, and culture
Short Journal Description
SAARC Literature and the Global South provides an interdisciplinary platform for scholarly engagement with literary and cultural productions from South Asia, situating them within global South epistemologies and critical traditions. The journal welcomes original research that highlights regional specificity, comparative insight, and the emerging role of South Asian literatures in shaping global literary discourse.
Scope and Focus — Additional Welcome Areas
Research and critical work in areas such as the following are also welcome in the journal:
✓South Asian literature and comparative studies
✓World South literature
✓Indian English Literature
✓Cultural and social analysis
✓Translation studies
✓Representation, language, and identity
✓Mythological Studies
Submissions should be innovative and of high scholarly quality.
03 What We Offer
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Every submission is subject to a well-organised peer-review process to guarantee quality, accuracy, and relevance.
Interdisciplinary Research Platform
The journal promotes work relating literature to history, politics, sociology, and cultural studies.
Global Academic Reach
Our mission is to bring research to academicians, teachers, and institutions around the globe.
Ethical Publishing Standards
We adhere to accepted scholarly publication standards to be transparent and ethical.
04 For Authors
Submission Guidelines
Original research papers, review articles, and critical essays are welcome. The journal also accepts critical essays and book reviews revolving around South Asian, Global South, and related literary and cultural studies. Manuscripts must be:
✓Unpublished and original
✓Properly referenced
✓Composed in understandable academic English
✓Not under consideration with any other journal
The Journal Accepts
Research Articles Review Papers Critical Essays Book Reviews
Manuscript Requirements
✓Clear research objectives
✓Clear and properly-founded arguments
✓Well-used sources and references
✓Proper and correct academic writing
Standard Manuscript Structure
Title · Author(s) & Affiliation · Abstract (150–250 words) · Keywords (4–6) · Main Content · Conclusion · References
Headings and subheadings should organise the main content. The overall design must favour brevity and logical flow.
Formatting Specifications
| Font | Size | Line Spacing | Citation Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times New Roman | 12 pt (main text) | 1.5 | MLA / APA / Chicago |
Authors must use a regular, decipherable font, maintain sufficient margins and alignment, and adopt one recognised academic citation style consistently throughout. Citations of all sources should be made to uphold academic integrity.
Before You Submit
✓This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines
✓This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration
✓All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness
✓All tables and figures have been numbered and labelled
✓Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets, and other material included with the submission
✓All authors identified on the submission consent to be identified as an author
✓Identifying information has been removed from the manuscript to preserve double-blind anonymity
Before submitting, please ensure the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise, and the abstract should be able to stand on its own — this increases the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. An editor may desk-reject a submission that does not meet minimum standards of quality.
Academic Ethics
Authors should observe general academic ethics, including:
✓Avoidance of plagiarism
✓Correct referencing of sources
✓Open and honest sharing of study results
Note — Any kind of academic misbehaviour can result in the rejection of the manuscript. Authors are advised to proofread their work carefully before submitting it.
How to Submit
Authors may log in or register on the journal's official platform to make a submission. All submissions will first be assessed by an editor to determine fit with the aims and scope of the journal; those considered a good fit are then sent for peer review before a final decision is reached. Manuscripts may also be provided to the email address indicated by the editorial team.
