Scope

Fine Arts and Visual Arts
The journal welcomes research on artistic practices, visual culture, creative expression, and aesthetic theory across historical and contemporary contexts.
Liberal Arts
IPJLL encourages interdisciplinary scholarship that engages with humanistic inquiry, critical thinking, and broad-based intellectual traditions within the liberal arts.
Photography
Submissions may explore photographic theory, visual narratives, documentary practices, and the cultural, social, and artistic dimensions of photography.
Performing Arts
The journal invites studies in theatre, drama, dance, and performance studies, focusing on performance theory, practice, and cultural representation.
Musicology
Research on music theory, history, ethnomusicology, and cultural interpretations of music is welcomed.
Film and Film Production
IPJLL accepts scholarly work on film theory, cinema studies, visual storytelling, and the artistic and cultural analysis of film and media production.
Physical Education and Sports (Humanities Perspective)
The journal encourages humanistic and cultural studies of sport, physical culture, embodiment, and performance.
Languages and Literature
Submissions may address literary criticism, textual analysis, narrative studies, comparative literature, and cultural interpretations of language and texts.
Translation Studies
The journal welcomes research on translation theory, practice, cross-cultural communication, and linguistic mediation.
Museology (Museum Science)
IPJLL invites studies on museum practices, heritage preservation, exhibition design, and the cultural and ethical dimensions of museums.
Curatorial Studies
Research focusing on curation, exhibition narratives, and the role of curators in shaping cultural meaning is encouraged.
Design
The journal accepts work on design theory, visual communication, material culture, and creative problem-solving across design disciplines.
History of Art and Design
Submissions may explore historical developments, critical interpretations, and theoretical approaches to art and design history.
Architecture
IPJLL welcomes research on architectural theory, history, spatial aesthetics, and the cultural significance of the built environment.
Urban and Town Planning
The journal encourages studies examining urban design, planning theory, cultural landscapes, and human-centered approaches to urban spaces.
Pedagogy of Arts and Design
Research on teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and learning practices in arts and design education is welcomed.

  • Linguistics: This includes theoretical linguistics, applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and neurolinguistics, among others. The journal seeks studies that offer insights into language structure, language acquisition, language use, and the cognitive processes related to language.
  • Literary Studies: Papers on literary theory, comparative literature, genre studies, and the analysis of individual authors or works that have contributed significantly to literary traditions are encouraged.
  • Cultural Studies: Research that examines the intersection of language, literature, and cultural identities, including how texts reflect, inform, or challenge cultural norms.
  • Translation Studies: Articles that explore the complexities of translating literary texts and the impact of translation on the dissemination of literature across cultural boundaries.
  • Historical Linguistics and Philology: Studies focusing on the historical development of languages and the textual analysis of historical literary documents.
  • Ethnolinguistics and Anthropological Linguistics: Research that delves into the relationship between language and cultural practices, beliefs, and the social identities of linguistic communities.
  • Digital Humanities: Papers that leverage digital tools to analyze textual data, or that discuss the implications of digital media on language and literature.
  • Educational Practices in Language and Literature: Innovations in teaching languages and literature, linguistic and literary curriculum development, and pedagogical theories and applications.
  • Interdisciplinary Approaches: The journal welcomes papers that cross traditional boundaries between disciplines, integrating methods and theories from fields such as psychology, philosophy, history, and the arts to enrich understanding of language and literature.
  • Media Studies: Explorations of how language and literature are adapted and transformed in different media formats, including film, television, and online platforms. This also encompasses the study of narrative structures and storytelling across media.
  • Postcolonial Studies: Research on the impact of colonialism on languages and literature, examining postcolonial texts and theories that shed light on issues of power, identity, and resistance.
  • Gender Studies and Feminist Literary Criticism: Articles that apply gender studies frameworks to the analysis of literary texts, exploring themes such as gender identity, sexuality, and power dynamics within literary narratives.
  • Ecocriticism: Studies that consider the representation of the environment and ecological consciousness in literature, reflecting on how language shapes and is shaped by ecological and geographical factors.
  • Law and Literature: Investigations into how legal narratives and discourses are represented in literature and how literary works influence legal thought and practice.
  • Psychoanalytic Criticism: Papers employing psychoanalytic theories to interpret literary texts, exploring themes of human psyche, subconscious influences, and the therapeutic aspects of literature.

The IPJLL aims to provide a forum for high-quality research that contributes to the understanding of language and literature as central elements of human culture. Through its publications, the journal aspires to not only advance academic knowledge but also to support the preservation and appreciation of cultural diversity through the study of languages and literary expression.