Guidelines

International Journal of English and Literary Studies (IJELS) follows a systematic approach in its process of manuscript submission, which is transparent and effective to facilitate the publication of scholarly work of high quality. Authors are advised to go through the journal's policies and guidelines in the aim of submitting a high-quality paper.

Before Submitting, Authors Should Ensure That:

• The manuscript is original and not published elsewhere.
• The manuscript is not being considered by any other journal at the same time.
• All authors have approved the manuscript in its final form.
• The work is within the scope of the journal IJELS.
• The ethical considerations, if any, have been addressed.
• If there are any conflicts of interest, then they have been declared.
• All sources of funding have been acknowledged.
• All references have been cited accurately.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

It is the duty of authors to prepare their manuscripts in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. The manuscript must have a logical organization and must present research in a professional manner.

A typical manuscript should include:

• Title
• Author Names and Affiliations
• Corresponding Author Information
• Abstract
• Keywords
• Introduction
• Literature Review (where applicable)
• Research Methodology
• Results or Findings
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgements (if applicable)
• Funding Information
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• Author Contributions (where applicable)
• References

General Formatting Recommendations

To facilitate efficient editorial assessment and peer review, authors should ensure that:

• The paper is typed in a clear and readable font.
• Pages are numbered sequentially.
• Headings and subheadings are consistent throughout the paper.
• Any abbreviation is clearly explained upon first mention.
• Figures and tables are correctly numbered and captioned.
• Citation format adheres to that of the journal.
• The paper is thoroughly edited before submission.

Properly formatted manuscripts help expedite the editorial and review process.

Submission Process

• Step 1 – Prepare Your Manuscript
• Step 2 – Editorial Screening
• Step 3 – Double-Blind Peer Review
• Step 4 – Editorial Decision
• Step 5 – Final Production
• Step 6 – Online Publication