About the Journal

Aims and Scope

Lapis Lazuli: An International Literary Journal (ISSN 2249-4529) is a distinguished open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed e-journal published by the Pinter Society of India. Dedicated to advancing scholarship in the fields of Literature in English, language studies, and related interdisciplinary areas, the journal provides a vibrant platform for rigorous academic inquiry and creative expression.

Since its inception, Lapis Lazuli has published a wide range of scholarly and creative works, including original research articles, critical essays, short stories, poetry, translations from world literature, memoirs, fiction, book reviews, and interviews. The journal welcomes contributions from both established scholars and emerging researchers, fostering meaningful dialogue across diverse literary and cultural traditions.

Committed to academic excellence and intellectual innovation, LLILJ seeks to nurture a dynamic literary culture among scholars, teachers, writers, and students. By encouraging original, innovative, and impactful research, the journal aims to contribute significantly to contemporary debates in literary and language studies while promoting a deeper understanding of world literatures and cultures.

Recognizing the vital role of language and literature in shaping intellectual, social, and cultural discourse, Lapis Lazuli is dedicated to publishing cutting-edge scholarship that expands the boundaries of knowledge and enriches global academic conversations. Through its open-access model, the journal ensures that high-quality research remains freely accessible to readers, researchers, and institutions worldwide.

Open Access policy

The journal strongly believes in Open access  and also spreading awareness about the benefits of  Open access in India and abroad. The content of the journal is available from the very first publication of the journal .The Lapis Lazuli  has a firm belief  in Open Access philosophy and strongly support the idea. The content published in the journal  is free to access from any corner of the world.

Frequency

The Journal is biannual i.e., it has two issues: each to be released in SPRING and AUTUMN every year.

Licensing terms

The journal allows readers to freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of its articles and to use them for any other lawful purpose. The articles and book reviews and other published items are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Areas of Publication

  • Literatures in English
  • Gender Studies: critical discussion, case study, survey
  • Indian literature in English
  •  Dalit Literature
  • Comparative literature
  • Translations,
  •  Literature and Cinema
  • Culural studies
  •  Literatures in English in the global perspective
  • World History of Literature
  • World literatures and indigenous studies
  • Linguistics and Language Teaching

 

INDEXING

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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the articles and other content appearing in the journal are purely those of the respective authors, reflecting in no way the opinions or concerns of the Editorial team of Lapis Lazuli. Authors submitting their work for publication in Lapis Lazuli are responsible for getting proper approval for any copyright material they might use in their articles.

L L I L J (Lapis Lazuli : An International Literary Journal) will not be held responsible for any infringement of copyright laws. The journal retains the right to republish any of the contributions in its future publications. It is a refereed and registered online journal. The decision of the Editorial Advisory Board as regards the selection of a manuscript shall be conveyed to the author ideally within three months from the date of receipt. The recommendations of the Editorial Advisory Board shall be final and binding.

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