Research Areas - International Multispeciality Journal of Health (IJOER)

Q: What are the main research areas covered by IJOER?

IJOER covers seven primary research areas: English Literature (all periods/traditions), Literary Genres & Forms, Critical Theories & Approaches, Linguistics & Language Studies, Culture & Interdisciplinary Studies, Historical & Contextual Studies, and Specialized & Emerging Areas including digital humanities and environmental studies.

Q: Does IJOER publish postcolonial and world literature research?

Yes, IJOER particularly emphasizes postcolonial perspectives and world English literatures including Indian writing in English, African literature, Canadian literature, Caribbean literature, and Australian/New Zealand literature, as well as world literatures in translation.

Q: What emerging research areas are welcome?

We welcome emerging areas including digital humanities, environmental humanities, disability studies, literature and technology, memory and trauma studies, literature and law, gender and sexuality studies, urban studies in literature, and narrative/storytelling studies.

Q: Are interdisciplinary studies accepted?

Yes, IJOER strongly encourages interdisciplinary research connecting literature with cultural studies, media/film studies, philosophy, religion, visual arts, music, law, medicine, and other fields. We value research that bridges traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Q: What are the submission guidelines for research papers?

Manuscripts should follow MLA 9th Edition style, be 4,000-8,000 words, include 250-300 word abstract, provide 5-8 keywords, include ORCID iD for all authors, and be submitted by the 20th of each month. Full guidelines are available on our Author Guidelines page.

IJOER Research Areas - Comprehensive Coverage of English Literature and Cultural Studies

Multidisciplinary Research in Literature, Language, and Culture

IJOER is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to advancing scholarship in literature, language, and culture. We welcome submissions from diverse perspectives, bridging classical traditions with contemporary insights.

English Literature

IJOER publishes research across all periods and traditions of English literature, with particular emphasis on postcolonial perspectives and global English literatures.

British & American Literature

British Literature (all periods)
American Literature
Postcolonial Literature
Commonwealth Literature

World English Literatures

Indian Writing in English
African Literature
Canadian Literature
Caribbean Literature
Australian & New Zealand Literature
World Literatures in Translation

Literary Genres & Forms

Research exploring specific literary forms, genres, and their evolution across historical and cultural contexts.

Traditional Genres

Poetry Studies
Prose and Fiction Studies
Drama and Theatre Studies
Autobiography & Memoir
Short Story & Novella Studies

Contemporary & Specialized Forms

Children's & Young Adult Literature
Fantasy, Gothic, and Science Fiction
Digital Literature & Hypertext Narratives
Graphic Novels & Comics Studies
Experimental & Hybrid Forms

Critical Theories & Approaches

Theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches that inform literary and cultural analysis.

Established Theoretical Frameworks

Literary Criticism & Theory
Structuralism & Post-Structuralism
Marxist Criticism
Feminist & Gender Studies
Psychoanalytic Criticism

Contemporary Critical Approaches

Postcolonial Criticism
Eco-criticism
Queer Theory
Reader-response Theory
Cultural Materialism

Linguistics & Language Studies

Research at the intersection of language, literature, and communication.

Applied & Theoretical Linguistics

Applied Linguistics
Sociolinguistics
Psycholinguistics
Historical Linguistics
Discourse Analysis

Translation & Language Pedagogy

Translation Studies
Computational Linguistics
Semiotics and Stylistics
Second Language Acquisition
Language Pedagogy

Culture & Interdisciplinary Studies

Research exploring cultural phenomena and interdisciplinary connections between literature and other fields.

Cultural & Media Studies

Cultural Studies & Popular Culture
Media, Film & Performance Studies
Comparative Literature
Folklore and Mythology
Diaspora & Migration Studies

Identity & Interdisciplinary Connections

Identity, Race & Ethnicity Studies
Philosophy & Literature
Religion & Literature
Visual Arts & Literature
Music and Literature

Historical & Contextual Studies

Literary research situated within specific historical periods and contexts.

Historical Period Studies

Medieval & Renaissance Studies
Enlightenment & Romanticism
Victorian Literature
Modernism & Postmodernism
Contemporary Literature

Contextual & Thematic Studies

Literature of War & Conflict
Colonial & Postcolonial Histories
Nationalism & Literature
Globalization & Literature
Digital Age Literature

Specialized & Emerging Areas

Innovative and emerging research areas at the forefront of literary and cultural studies.

Emerging Interdisciplinary Fields

Literature & Technology
Environmental Humanities
Disability Studies
Memory & Trauma Studies
Literature & Law

Contemporary Research Frontiers

Literature & Medicine
Gender & Sexuality Studies
Urban Studies in Literature
Narrative & Storytelling Studies
Digital Humanities

Submission Guidelines

Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that align with these research areas. All submissions should demonstrate original research, methodological rigor, and contribute to scholarly conversations in their respective fields.

Manuscripts must follow MLA 9th Edition style
Articles should be 4,000-8,000 words
Include 250-300 word abstract

Provide 5-8 keywords
Include ORCID iD for all authors
Submit by the 20th of each month

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Questions about Research Areas?

For inquiries about the suitability of your research topic, please contact our editorial office:

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