The Asian Journal of Literature operates as a subsidiary of The Asian Group of Literature. Operating from Sri Lanka, The Asian Group of Literature manages a prestigious international literary prize called ‘The Asian Prizes’, a well-received literary magazine known as ‘The Asian Review’, The Asian Literary Agency, and The Asia Books (Publisher and Bookstores). The Asian Review operates in three languages, namely English (The Asian Review International), Sinhala (The Asian Review Sinhala operating from Sri Lanka), and French (The Asian Review French operating from Montreal, Canada). The core purpose of the Asian Journal of Literature is to facilitate a peer-reviewed publishing platform for academics across different sectors globally, promoting the exchange of learning and research beyond geographical boundaries.
Publishing Guidelines
Publishing guidelines
The Humanities Research covers a diverse array of streams within the field of humanities, including but not limited to:
- Literature: This stream encompasses the study of written works, including fiction, poetry, drama, and literary criticism. Research may focus on analyzing literary texts, exploring literary movements and genres, or investigating the cultural and historical contexts of literature.
- History: History examines the past through the study of events, people, societies, and cultures. Research in this stream may include political history, social history, economic history, cultural history, and intellectual history, among others.
- Philosophy: Philosophy explores fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and the nature of reality. Research topics may include metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, and the philosophy of science.
- Linguistics: Linguistics investigates the structure, function, and evolution of language. Research in this stream may cover areas such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and historical linguistics.
- Religion and Theology: Religion and theology examine the beliefs, practices, and doctrines of religious traditions. Research may focus on specific religions, comparative religion, religious texts, theology, spirituality, and religious studies.
- Cultural Studies: Cultural studies analyze the production, dissemination, and reception of cultural artifacts and practices. Research in this stream may include media studies, popular culture, cultural theory, cultural anthropology, and cultural criticism.
- Art and Visual Culture: Art and visual culture explore the creation, interpretation, and significance of visual art forms. Research topics may include art history, art criticism, aesthetics, visual culture studies, and the intersections between art and society.
- Interdisciplinary Research: The Humanities Research Journal welcomes interdisciplinary research that integrates multiple streams within the humanities or bridges the gap between humanities and other disciplines such as social sciences, natural sciences, or technology.
The Natural Sciences Research covers a wide range of streams within the field of natural sciences, including but not limited to:
- Biology: This stream encompasses the study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. Topics may include genetics, ecology, evolution, physiology, and biodiversity.
- Chemistry: Chemistry focuses on the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter. Research in this stream may cover areas such as organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.
- Physics: Physics explores the fundamental principles governing the behavior of matter and energy in the universe. Research topics may include classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and astrophysics.
- Earth Sciences: Earth sciences encompass the study of the Earth’s physical structure, composition, and processes. This stream may include research in geology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, and environmental science.
- Environmental Science: Environmental science focuses on understanding the interactions between humans and the natural environment. Research in this stream may cover topics such as pollution, conservation, sustainability, and climate change.
- Mathematics and Statistics: Mathematics and statistics provide the theoretical framework and analytical tools for understanding natural phenomena and interpreting experimental data. Research in this stream may include mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and computational methods applied to natural science disciplines.
- Interdisciplinary Research: The Natural Sciences Research Journal also welcomes interdisciplinary research that integrates multiple streams within the natural sciences or bridges the gap between natural sciences and other disciplines such as engineering, technology, or social sciences.
The Social Sciences Research covers a broad spectrum of streams within the field of social sciences, encompassing various disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches. Some of the key streams covered in the journal include:
- Sociology: Sociology explores the study of society, social behavior, and social institutions. Research in this stream may include topics such as social stratification, social inequality, social movements, sociology of education, sociology of family, and sociology of religion.
- Psychology: Psychology investigates human behavior and mental processes. Research in this stream may cover areas such as developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and industrial-organizational psychology.
- Anthropology: Anthropology studies human societies, cultures, and evolution. Research in this stream may include cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, and applied anthropology.
- Economics: Economics examines the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Research in this stream may cover microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, labor economics, environmental economics, and international economics.
- Political Science: Political science analyzes political systems, institutions, behavior, and processes. Research in this stream may include comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public policy, political economy, and political sociology.
- Communication Studies: Communication studies explore the processes of human communication and interaction. Research in this stream may include mass communication, media studies, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, and rhetoric.
- Education: Education focuses on teaching, learning, and educational systems. Research in this stream may include educational psychology, curriculum development, educational technology, teacher training, and educational policy.
- Geography: Geography examines the spatial distribution and relationships of physical and human phenomena on Earth. Research in this stream may include human geography, physical geography, environmental geography, and geographic information systems (GIS).
- Social Work: Social work addresses social issues and provides support to individuals, families, and communities. Research in this stream may include social welfare policy, clinical social work, community development, social justice, and advocacy.
- Interdisciplinary Research: The Social Sciences Research Journal welcomes interdisciplinary research that integrates multiple streams within the social sciences or bridges the gap between social sciences and other disciplines such as humanities, natural sciences, or technology.
- These streams represent the diverse range of topics and methodologies within the social sciences, providing insights into human behavior, society, and the world at large.
General Guidelines to publish :
Micro Research Snapshot is a concise and impactful format designed to showcase cutting-edge research in a brief and accessible manner. Authors interested in publishing their work in Micro Research Snapshot are encouraged to follow the submission guidelines outlined below:
- Scope: Micro Research Snapshot accepts submissions across a wide range of disciplines within the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary fields. The research presented should be novel, relevant, and of interest to a broad audience.
- Format: Submissions should adhere to the prescribed format for Micro Research Snapshot, which typically includes a brief abstract summarizing the research findings, key insights, and implications. The article should be accompanied by a concise description of the research methodology, results, and conclusions, presented in a clear and engaging manner.
- Length: Micro Research Snapshot submissions should be concise, typically consisting of 500-1000 words. The goal is to provide readers with a succinct overview of the research findings while highlighting its significance and potential impact.
- Language: Submissions should be written in clear and accessible language, free from jargon and technical terminology. Authors should strive to communicate their research findings in a manner that is easily understandable to a diverse audience.
- References: While citations are encouraged to support the research findings, authors should limit the number of references included in Micro Research Snapshot submissions. Only essential references directly relevant to the research should be included, and they should be formatted according to the specified citation style.
- Submission Process: Authors can submit their manuscripts for consideration through e mail to the ………….on the Micro Research Snapshot website. Submissions will undergo peer review by experts in the field to assess their quality, clarity, and relevance.
- Publication: Accepted manuscripts will be published online on the Micro Research Snapshot platform, making them accessible to a global audience of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public. Authors will receive recognition for their contributions to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.
Referencing Style:
The Asian Journal of literature follows a commonly accepted referencing style, such as the American Psychological Association (APA) style, the Modern Language Association (MLA) style, or the Chicago Manual of Style. Authors are required to adhere to the specified referencing style guidelines when preparing their manuscripts for submission.
The chosen referencing style should be consistently applied throughout the manuscript for citing sources in the text and compiling the reference list or bibliography. Proper citation and referencing ensure the accuracy and integrity of the research and provide readers with the information needed to locate and verify the sources cited in the manuscript.
By following these guidelines, authors can effectively communicate their research findings and contribute to the dissemination of knowledge through Micro Research Snapshot.