Author Guidelines

The Journal of Narrative Studies and Literary Research (JNSLR) encourages authors to prepare manuscripts that demonstrate academic clarity, originality, methodological rigor, and compliance with the journal's submission requirements.

Suggested Manuscript Elements

Section Expected Content
Title Clear and specific description of the research.
Abstract Background, objective, methodology, findings, and contribution.
Keywords Relevant concepts, themes, texts, or methods.
Introduction Research context, problem, gap, and objectives.
Literature Review Critical engagement with previous scholarship.
Theoretical Framework Relevant theory and conceptual foundation.
Methodology Research approach and methods.
Analysis Evidence-based interpretation.
Discussion Significance and contribution of findings.
Conclusion Key insights and broader implications.
References Complete and accurate source list.

Title and Abstract

The title should accurately represent the manuscript's central subject.

The abstract should briefly communicate:

  • Research background
  • Research objective
  • Methodology or theoretical approach
  • Major findings or argument
  • Scholarly contribution

Literature Review

  • Identify major scholarly debates.
  • Discuss relevant previous research.
  • Identify research gaps or limitations.
  • Position the study within existing scholarship.

Theoretical Framework

Narratology
Structuralism
Poststructuralism
Reader-response Theory
Feminist Literary Theory
Postcolonial Theory
Psychoanalytic Criticism
Marxist Criticism
Cultural Studies
Ecocriticism
Digital Humanities

Methodology

Close Reading
Textual Analysis
Comparative Analysis
Historical Research
Archival Research
Discourse Analysis
Digital Humanities Methods
Interdisciplinary Research

Analysis and Discussion

  • Develop arguments logically.
  • Support arguments with textual or scholarly evidence.
  • Engage critically with existing research.
  • Avoid unsupported generalizations.
  • Clearly demonstrate the significance of findings.

References and Citations

  • Follow the journal's referencing style.
  • Cite all sources accurately.
  • Ensure in-text citations match the reference list.
  • Use reliable and relevant scholarly sources.

AI-Assisted Tools

Where AI tools are used during research or manuscript preparation, authors should follow the journal's policies regarding:

Transparency
Disclosure
Authorship
Originality
Research Integrity

Authors remain responsible for:

  • Accuracy of the manuscript
  • Originality of the research
  • Interpretation of findings
  • Correctness of citations
  • Ethical integrity
  • The final submitted version