Study of Unique Gaps and New Directions in English (SOUGAND in English) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed and fully open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing innovative scholarship in the broad field of English Studies. The journal seeks to identify emerging research gaps, encourage critical inquiry, and promote new directions in academic thought across diverse areas of English-related research.

SOUGAND in English welcomes original contributions in English Language Studies, Literature, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Translation Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Digital Humanities, and interdisciplinary fields that engage with English studies from local, regional, and global perspectives. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, theoretical studies, critical essays, book reviews, and interdisciplinary investigations that contribute to scholarly knowledge and academic innovation.

The journal is committed to fostering an inclusive and intellectually stimulating environment for researchers, academics, educators, translators, and practitioners from around the world. Particular emphasis is placed on studies that explore underrepresented topics, challenge established assumptions, and offer fresh perspectives capable of shaping the future of English Studies.

As a fully open-access journal, all published content is freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees. Publication in SOUGAND in English is free of Article Processing Charges (APC), ensuring equitable access to academic publishing for scholars across different regions and institutions.

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by qualified experts to ensure academic quality, originality, ethical integrity, and scholarly significance. The journal adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and research integrity.

Published by Sougand Akbarian Publications, a cultural and academic publishing brand founded by Dr. Sougand Akbarian, SOUGAND in English aims to create a global platform for meaningful scholarly dialogue, intercultural understanding, and innovative research that contributes to the advancement of English Studies in the twenty-first century.