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Aims and Scope

Aims & Scope

SOUGAND in English · since 2025

Study of Unique Gaps and New Directions in English (SOUGAND in English) aims to provide an international scholarly platform for innovative research, critical discussions, and emerging perspectives in the broad field of English Studies. The journal is dedicated to identifying unexplored research areas, addressing academic gaps, and encouraging new directions that contribute to the advancement of language, literature, and interdisciplinary scholarship.

SOUGAND in English welcomes original and high-quality contributions from researchers, academics, educators, translators, and practitioners worldwide. The journal publishes research articles, review papers, theoretical studies, critical essays, book reviews, and interdisciplinary research that demonstrate academic originality, methodological strength, and significant contributions to knowledge.

The journal particularly encourages studies that explore contemporary challenges, marginalized perspectives, cultural diversity, technological developments, and evolving approaches within English Studies.

Areas of Interest Include, but are not Limited to:

1. English Language Studies and Applied Linguistics
English language teaching, learning, and pedagogy
Teacher education, curriculum design, and assessment
ESP, EAP, and technology-enhanced language learning
2. Linguistics and Language Research
Phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
Sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, forensic linguistics, and multilingualism
Language, identity, and policy studies
3. Literature and Cultural Studies
Literary criticism, contemporary theories, and world literature
Postcolonial, cultural, gender, and identity studies
Literature, society, and intercultural studies
4. Translation and Interdisciplinary Studies
Translation theory, practice, and technology
Literary and cultural translation
Media, communication, and digital humanities
5. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation in English Studies
AI in language education and research
CALL, TELL, NLP, machine translation, and computational linguistics
Digital humanities, online learning, and educational technologies

SOUGAND in English values diverse methodologies, global perspectives, and innovative approaches that expand the boundaries of English Studies. Through a rigorous peer-review process and commitment to academic integrity, the journal aims to support meaningful research dialogue and shape the future directions of English scholarship.

Published by Sougand Akbarian Publications, SOUGAND in English promotes a global academic community dedicated to knowledge creation, cultural understanding, and scholarly excellence.