The Criterion: An International Journal in English

26/09/2025

FINAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - October 2025 Issue

The Criterion: An International Journal in English

Volume 16, Issue 5 - October 2025

⏰ SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 NO EXTENSIONS - DEADLINE IS FIRM!

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After more than 15 years of academic excellence, The Criterion continues to champion quality scholarship and creative expression. Our October issue welcomes:

✅ Research Articles - Original scholarship in English Literature, World Literature, Comparative Studies, Indian Writing, Linguistics, ELT & Digital Humanities

✅ Creative Writing - Poetry & Short Fiction (≤10,000 words)

✅ Book Reviews & Author Interviews

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📝 QUICK SUBMISSION GUIDE

Research Articles: Submit via Google Form 👉 Open Submission Form

Minimum 3,000 words

MLA 9 format,

Abstract (100-150 words) + 4-6 keywords

Poetry/Fiction/Reviews: Email to [email protected]

One poem OR one story (≤10,000 words)

Include a brief third-person bio

💡 SUBMISSION ESSENTIALS

Times New Roman 12pt, single-spaced

English only (translate non-English quotes)

Original work, properly cited

AI disclosure required if tools are used

🚨 REMEMBER: 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 - NO EXTENSIONS!

Late submissions will automatically be included in the December 2025 issue.

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Current Issue https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10448030 CONTENTSSr. No.AuthorTitle of the PaperPg. No.PDFIndian Literature01Dr. Radhashyam DeyOmprakash Valmiki’s Joothan: A Study of Dalit Resistancehttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1581415201-12PDF02Dr. Chandrima SenReading Climate Change in Indira Gos...

23/09/2025

For everyone wrestling with the complete evolution of English Drama...
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Sacred rituals → secular storytelling (the real beginning)
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I hope this helps connect all the scattered pieces for your studies.

10/09/2025

✨ Call for Papers – The Criterion ✨
🗓️ Next Issue: Vol. 16, Issue 5 (October 2025)
📌 Final Deadline: 30 September 2025 · 12:00 PM (IST)
⚠️ Strictly no extension. Submissions after this cut-off will move to the December 2025 issue.

We welcome:
🔹 Research Articles
🔹 Poetry (1 original poem)
🔹 Short Fiction (≤10,000 words)
🔹 Book Reviews
🔹 Author Interviews

✔️ Double-Blind Peer Review
✔️ DOI for Research Articles
✔️ Open Access (CC BY)
✔️ Indexed (MLA, Google Scholar, ICI, etc.)

👉 Submission Guidelines & APF details:

SubmissionSubmission Guidelines Double-Blind Peer Review Open Access (CC BY) DOI for Research Articles Indexed: MLA, Google Scholar, ICI, etc. Quick Facts Scope Before You Submit Types How to Submit Format (Research) Poetry & Fiction Reviews & Interviews Review Process Copyright Plagiarism & AI APC....

09/09/2025

📝 ELEVATING LITERARY & LINGUISTIC SCHOLARSHIP 📝
Dear contributors and fellow scholars in English Studies,
The Criterion is proud to introduce our specialised Grammarly Report Guide—meticulously crafted for contributors to our journal and the broader academic community focused on literary and linguistic research.
Why this matters for English Studies:
🔸 Preserves literary precision and nuanced terminology
🔸 Maintains sophisticated analytical voice
🔸 Balances clarity with scholarly depth
🔸 Respects the complexity of textual analysis
This comprehensive resource reflects our unwavering commitment to publishing scholarship that meets the highest standards of academic excellence in English literature and linguistics.
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14/08/2025

Call for Submissions: The Criterion (Vol. 16, Issue 5 • October 2025)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
What’s new: a clean Submission page for research articles. Scope includes English Literature, World & Comparative Literature, Indian Writing in English, Linguistics, ELT, Digital Humanities, and related fields.
Submit research articles: https://the-criterion.com/submission
Creative (poetry/short fiction), book reviews, author interviews: email a single .docx to [email protected].
Accepted research articles: Grammarly report for final polishing, and a PDF publication certificate upon publication.

04/08/2025

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27/07/2025

Extended Submission Deadline – 5th August 2025

📚 The Criterion: An International Journal in English (ISSN: 0976-8165)
🔹 August 2025 Issue – Call for Papers

We are pleased to announce that the deadline for submissions has been extended to 5th August 2025. If you haven’t submitted your research paper yet, this is your chance!

We welcome original, unpublished research articles, critical essays, and theoretical papers in English literature, language, linguistics, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary areas.

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SubmissionSubmission Guidelines:We accept original theoretical Research papers or research articles, book reviews, interviews, poems and short fictions as electronic submissions via e-mail [[email protected]] as attached documents (Microsoft Word only). The documents must include name and....

25/07/2025

Extended Deadline – 5th August
📚 The Criterion: An International Journal in English invites research papers for the August 2025 Issue.

⏳ Last chance to publish in a reputed, peer-reviewed, open-access journal with DOI & indexing.

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📆 New Deadline: 5th August 2025

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21/07/2025

The Criterion: An International Journal in English
ISSN: 0976-8165 | www.the-criterion.com

We are now accepting original and unpublished research papers, critical essays, book reviews, translations, and creative writing for the August 2025 Issue.

Submission Deadline: August 5th, 2025
Publication Date: September 5th, 2025
Peer-Reviewed | Indexed | DOI-Enabled

📝 Submission Guidelines:
Authors are requested to read the complete submission policy and formatting requirements available here:
👉 the-criterion.com/submission

Key Highlights:
– Open to scholars, researchers, professors, poets, and creative writers
– MLA 9th Edition citation style required
– Plagiarism-free and original work only
– Fast and transparent review process
– Nominal publication charges

💡 Topics of Interest:
Indian Literature I English Literature | Comparative Literature | Cultural Studies | Literary Theory | Linguistics | ELT | Postcolonial Literature | Creative Writing & more.

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Send your paper along with name and affiliation details (in a single Word file) to:
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20/07/2025

Call for Papers – August 2025 Issue | The Criterion (ISSN: 0976-8165)

We invite original research papers, reviews, interviews, and translations in English Studies for our upcoming issue.

🗓 Submission Deadline: 31st July 2025
📄 Submission Guidelines: www.the-criterion.com/submission
📧 Email your work to: [email protected]
📚 Topics: Literature, Theory, ELT, Translation, Cultural Studies & more
✅ MLA 9th Edition

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SubmissionSubmission Guidelines:We accept original theoretical Research papers or research articles, book reviews, interviews, poems and short fictions as electronic submissions via e-mail [[email protected]] as attached documents (Microsoft Word only). The documents must include name and....

09/07/2025

Does Literature Still Matter in an AI-Powered World?

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In a world run on speed and algorithms, deep reading often feels like a lost art. However, literature is more relevant now than ever.

Literature teaches what no machine can: how to feel, reflect, and be human. It reminds us that behind every data point is a person, a story, a struggle. Whether it’s Woolf exploring the inner life or Dalit literature speaking truth to power, these works don’t just entertain, they wake us up.

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Dedicated to my Students

07/07/2025

We are pleased to announce the publication of Volume 16, Issue 3 (June 2025) of The Criterion: An International Journal in English.
Read the latest issue here: https://www.the-criterion.com/

Now in our 16th year of continuous publication, The Criterion remains committed to providing a respected platform for scholars working in the field of English literature and literary theory.

This issue features a diverse range of peer-reviewed research articles, all published with individual DOIs to support academic traceability and global citation.

As Editor-in-Chief, I invite researchers, educators, and students to explore the new volume and consider submitting their work for Volume 16, Issue 4, scheduled for publication in August 2025.

We continue to welcome critical, comparative, and interdisciplinary perspectives from around the world.

For submission details, visit: https://www.the-criterion.com/

— Dr. Vishwanath Bite
Editor-in-Chief, The Criterion