About the Journal

The Journal of Narrative Studies and Literary Research (JNSLR) is an international peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research in narrative studies, literary criticism, storytelling, and interdisciplinary humanities.

Academic Platform

The journal serves as an academic platform for scholarly discussion and interdisciplinary research focusing on:

  • Literary works and narrative techniques
  • Storytelling culture and practice
  • Literary genres and their development
  • Historical and cultural contexts
  • Identity and representation in narrative
  • Modern forms of digital storytelling

Scope of Scholarly Inquiry

Traditional Areas Emerging Areas
Novels Digital Literature
Poetry Interactive Narratives
Drama AI and Literary Creativity
Short Fiction Computational Literary Studies
Autobiography Social Media Narratives
Memoir Digital Storytelling
Oral Traditions Interactive Media
Folklore New Forms of Authorship
Literary Criticism Technology-Mediated Narratives

Research Areas

Narrative Theory Narratology Comparative Literature Cultural Studies Gender Studies Postcolonial Theory Memory Studies Digital Humanities Translation Studies Media Studies

What the Journal Values

  1. Originality
  2. Research Rigor
  3. Theoretical Engagement
  4. Interdisciplinary Research
  5. Cultural Diversity
  6. Contemporary Relevance

Our Mission

The journal welcomes submissions from established scholars, early-career researchers, doctoral students, and interdisciplinary academics worldwide. Through rigorous peer review and ethical publishing, the journal seeks to advance knowledge of narratives as literary, cultural, historical, and intellectual expressions.