Creativitas: Critical Explorations in Literary Studies (E-ISSN 3048-8575) is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that provides a vibrant platform for innovative research in English and Cultural Studies. Published annually, Creativitas encourages scholarly conversations that cross disciplinary, linguistic, and cultural boundaries.

The journal welcomes original work that explores literature, language, culture, theory, and media through diverse critical frameworks. It values interdisciplinary dialogue and seeks to advance critical thought that redefines how literature and culture are read, interpreted, and engaged with globally.

Committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, peer review, and ethical publishing, Creativitas aligns with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA).

By fostering global collaboration, inclusivity, and critical innovation, Creativitas seeks to enrich the study of literature and culture and to serve as a trusted forum for contemporary academic exchange.

About Creativitas

An international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly inquiry in English and Cultural Studies.

Creativitas: Critical Explorations in Literary Studies (E-ISSN 3048-8575) is an international, double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scholarly inquiry in English and Cultural Studies. The journal serves as a global forum for the exchange of ideas, critical debates, and theoretical innovation across the humanities.

Published annually, Creativitas brings together diverse scholarly voices that interrogate literature, language, and culture through contemporary, comparative, and interdisciplinary frameworks. By encouraging new methodologies and cross-cultural perspectives, the journal seeks to enrich and expand the global discourse surrounding the study of texts, ideas, and aesthetics.

Vision and Mission

Creativitas was founded with the conviction that literary and cultural studies thrive in spaces of open dialogue and intellectual inclusivity. The journal's mission is to:

• Provide an open-access platform for original and high-quality research in English and allied fields.
• Foster critical engagement among scholars from varied geographical, linguistic, and theoretical backgrounds.
• Encourage innovative intersections between literature, culture, philosophy, and digital media.
• Contribute to global knowledge democratization by removing financial and access barriers to academic research.

By promoting free and equitable access to knowledge, Creativitas reaffirms its commitment to open scholarship and global collaboration.

Scope of the Journal

The scope of Creativitas encompasses a wide range of disciplines and critical approaches, including but not limited to:

The journal welcomes both traditional humanities research and emergent cross-disciplinary approaches that rethink how we engage with culture, language, and representation in the modern world.

Academic Standards and Reputation

Creativitas is guided by a distinguished editorial board comprising scholars from leading institutions across the globe. The journal is recognized for its intellectual rigor, editorial transparency, and commitment to ethical publishing practices.

With its registered E-ISSN (3048-8575) and adherence to COPE and OASPA guidelines, Creativitas upholds the highest standards of international academic publishing.

Open Access Philosophy

As a diamond open-access journal, Creativitas makes all its publications freely accessible online. There are no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees for authors, and all readers worldwide can access its content without restriction.

This model reflects the journal's belief that knowledge should circulate freely, fostering collaboration and inclusivity across borders.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their published work in Creativitas. All content is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.

This license permits readers to share articles with proper attribution, while prohibiting commercial use or derivative works, ensuring both open accessibility and the preservation of authorial integrity.

Collaborations and Community

Creativitas actively collaborates with academic institutions, research centres, and literary forums to promote interdisciplinary engagement and dialogue. The journal aims to cultivate a vibrant community of scholars, educators, and students who contribute to shaping the evolving landscape of literary and cultural studies.

By bridging global perspectives and emerging critical paradigms, Creativitas continues to establish itself as a leading platform for innovative thought, ethical scholarship, and creative inquiry.

Editorial Policies

Principles of editorial independence, scholarly rigor, and ethical responsibility.

1. Editorial Philosophy

Creativitas upholds the principles of editorial independence, scholarly rigor, and ethical responsibility in academic publishing. The journal operates as a transparent and merit-based platform that values intellectual integrity, inclusivity, and global collaboration.

The editorial team is dedicated to curating scholarship that advances critical thought in English and cultural studies. Decisions regarding publication are made solely on the basis of academic merit, without influence from institutional, ideological, or commercial interests.

2. Peer Review Policy

To ensure fairness and scholarly excellence, Creativitas follows a double-blind peer-review process.

• Every submission is initially assessed by the editorial team for scope relevance and quality.
• Eligible manuscripts are sent to two or more expert reviewers who evaluate originality, argumentation, and contribution to the field.
• Reviewers remain anonymous to authors, and authors remain anonymous to reviewers.
• Final publication decisions rest with the Editor-in-Chief, based on reviewers' feedback and the journal's academic standards.

The peer-review process is designed to maintain transparency, objectivity, and confidentiality throughout.

3. Authorship and Ethical Conduct

Authors submitting to Creativitas must ensure that their work:

• Is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Reflects genuine intellectual contribution from all listed authors.
• Properly acknowledges all sources and avoids plagiarism, falsification, or duplication.

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before review. Any detected misconduct results in immediate rejection and possible blacklisting.

Authors are required to disclose conflicts of interest and confirm adherence to ethical standards in research and publication.

4. Use of AI and Data Integrity

Data integrity is paramount. Authors are expected to ensure the accuracy of all cited materials, sources, and research data included in their submissions.

5. Open Access and Publication Charges

6. Editorial Ethics and Compliance

Creativitas adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and aligns its practices with the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA).

Ethical responsibilities are shared across all participants:

• Authors must maintain honesty, originality, and scholarly integrity.
• Reviewers must uphold confidentiality, impartiality, and professionalism.
• Editors must ensure transparency, accountability, and respect for author autonomy.

Any allegations of misconduct, conflict of interest, or ethical violation will be investigated in accordance with COPE procedures.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their published work. Upon acceptance, they grant Creativitas the right of first publication under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.

This license allows readers to share published work with proper attribution, while prohibiting commercial use and derivative creation. This ensures open accessibility alongside protection of intellectual integrity.

8. Editorial Independence and Accountability

The editorial board operates with complete independence. Editorial decisions are not influenced by external funding sources, advertising, or institutional affiliations.

Editors and reviewers serve voluntarily and are selected for their scholarly expertise, commitment to academic ethics, and disciplinary representation.

The journal values transparency, diversity, and accountability as cornerstones of its governance structure.

9. Complaints and Appeals

Creativitas provides authors and reviewers the opportunity to appeal editorial decisions or raise concerns regarding the review process. Complaints are handled confidentially by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editorial Advisory Board, following COPE's recommended best practices.

Guidelines for Authors

Everything you need to know to prepare and submit your manuscript to Creativitas.

1. General Submission Policy

Creativitas: Critical Explorations in Literary Studies welcomes submissions of original, unpublished research in English studies and allied disciplines. The journal seeks to promote critical, creative, and interdisciplinary engagements that enrich literary scholarship and cultural discourse.

All submissions must adhere to the MLA Ninth Edition for citation, referencing, and formatting.

2. Abstract Submission

Authors are required to submit an abstract of approximately 300 words, accompanied by up to five keywords. The abstract should concisely outline the research problem, theoretical framework, methodology, and key argument of the proposed paper.

Submission Format and Procedure

Element	Requirement
File format	Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Subject line	Abstract Submission for Creativitas (Volume [insert number], Issue [insert number])
Send to	creativitasjournal@gmail.com (CC: sapientia2024@gmail.com)

Evaluation Criteria

All abstracts are reviewed by the editorial board based on originality, scholarly potential, clarity of purpose, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Notification

Authors whose abstracts are accepted will receive a formal invitation to submit the full manuscript within the specified timeframe.

3. Full Manuscript Submission

Once an abstract is accepted, the corresponding author will be invited to submit the full manuscript.

Length and Format

Element	Requirement
Word count	4,000–7,000 words, including notes and references
Format	Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Citation Style	MLA Ninth Edition
Subject line	Manuscript Submission for Creativitas (Volume [insert number], Issue [insert number])

Anonymization

All manuscripts must be anonymized for double-blind peer review. Authors should:

• Remove all identifying details (name, institution, acknowledgments, biography).
• Clear document metadata.
• Replace self-citations with neutral references such as "the author" or "this study."

4. Peer Review and Editorial Decision

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two qualified reviewers. Each submission is assessed on:

• Originality and intellectual contribution
• Theoretical and methodological strength
• Clarity and structure of argument
• Relevance to the journal's disciplinary focus

Authors typically receive a decision—acceptance, revision, or rejection—within 8–10 weeks of submission.

5. Ethical and Editorial Standards

Creativitas upholds the highest standards of academic integrity.

• All submissions are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin and Drillbit, internationally recognized plagiarism detection software.
• Any instance of plagiarism, duplication, or unethical conduct results in immediate disqualification.
• Authors must ensure transparent acknowledgment of all sources, funding, or institutional support.
• The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for best practices in research publication and editorial management.

6. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

7. Open Access and Article Processing Charges (APC)

8. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their published work. Upon publication, they grant Creativitas the right of first publication under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.

This license allows readers to:

• Share the work with proper attribution;
• Not use it for commercial purposes;
• Not alter, transform, or create derivatives.

This ensures that Creativitas remains both freely accessible and protective of authorial integrity.

9. Frequency and Eligibility

Creativitas is published annually, though abstracts are accepted throughout the year.

The journal welcomes submissions from academics, independent researchers, and postgraduate scholars in English and Cultural Studies and allied fields.

By maintaining an inclusive and selective submission process, Creativitas fosters academic diversity, rigorous scholarship, and constructive global dialogue.

10. Correspondence and Queries

Editorial Board

A distinguished international board of scholars committed to advancing literary and cultural studies.

Founder and Managing Editor

Associate Editors

Assistant Editors

Advisory Board

Distinguished scholars and educators who guide the journal's vision, standards, and scholarly direction.

Archive

Browse previous volumes and calls for papers.

Call for Papers

• Volume 3, Issue 1 (2026)
• Volume 2, Issue 1 (2025)
• Volume 1, Issue 1 (2024)

Volumes

• Volume 3, Issue 1 (2026)
• Volume 2, Issue 1 (2025)
• Volume 1, Issue 1 (2024)

Apply as Reviewer

Join our international network of peer reviewers and contribute to rigorous, ethical scholarly publishing.

Creativitas: Critical Explorations in Literary Studies is expanding its international panel of expert peer reviewers. We welcome applications from academics, researchers, and doctoral scholars with demonstrated expertise in literary studies, cultural studies, and allied disciplines. As a reviewer, you will play a vital role in maintaining the journal's scholarly standards and advancing critical discourse in the humanities.

Reviewer Policies

All reviewers appointed to the Creativitas panel are expected to adhere to the following policies and ethical commitments:

Eligibility & Qualifications

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Hold a PhD in English, Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, or a closely allied discipline. Exceptional doctoral candidates in the final stages of their degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Demonstrate an active research profile with recent publications in peer-reviewed journals or scholarly volumes.
• Possess expertise in one or more of the journal's focus areas: literary criticism, postcolonial studies, gender and sexuality studies, digital humanities, media studies, linguistics, translation studies, or interdisciplinary cultural research.
• Have prior experience in peer review (preferred but not mandatory for early-career scholars with strong publication records).
• Commit to reviewing at least two manuscripts per year and adhering to all reviewer policies outlined above.

Application Procedure

Interested scholars should submit a formal application comprising the following:

Document	Details
Cover Letter	A brief statement (300–500 words) outlining your interest in reviewing for Creativitas, your areas of expertise, and your reviewing philosophy.
Curriculum Vitae	A current CV listing academic qualifications, publications, conference presentations, and any prior reviewing or editorial experience.
Areas of Specialisation	A concise list of keywords or thematic areas (e.g., postcolonial theory, Victorian literature, ecocriticism, digital humanities) in which you are qualified to review.
ORCID ID	Your ORCID identifier, if available, to facilitate accurate attribution of your reviewing contributions.

Selection & Appointment

All applications are reviewed by the editorial board. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a brief virtual interview or asked to complete a trial review of a sample manuscript. Successful applicants will receive a formal letter of appointment and will be added to the reviewer database for future manuscript assignments.

We deeply value the time, expertise, and intellectual labour that peer reviewers contribute to scholarly publishing. We look forward to welcoming you to the Creativitas reviewing community.

Events

Announcements

Opportunities for academic partnership, collaboration, and scholarly exchange.

Creativitas: Critical Explorations in Literary Studies is actively seeking collaborative partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) worldwide. We believe that meaningful academic exchange flourishes through institutional cooperation, and we warmly invite universities, colleges, departments, and research centres to join hands with us in advancing the frontiers of literary and cultural scholarship.

Collaboration Opportunities

We are open to a range of collaborative initiatives that enrich scholarly discourse and foster global intellectual networks. Institutions interested in academic partnership are encouraged to explore the following avenues:

Why Partner with Creativitas?

• Diamond Open Access: All published content is freely accessible worldwide, with no article processing charges, maximizing the visibility and impact of collaborative research.
• Rigorous Peer Review: Every submission undergoes a transparent double-blind peer-review process, ensuring the highest standards of academic integrity.
• Global Reach: Indexed in ROAD, DOAJ, and the MLA Directory of Periodicals, with a growing international readership across the humanities.
• DOI-Assigned Publications: All published articles and proceedings are assigned a unique DOI, ensuring persistent identification, long-term preservation, and enhanced discoverability in global scholarly databases.
• Ethical Publishing: The journal adheres to COPE and OASPA guidelines, guaranteeing responsible and equitable scholarly communication.
• Institutional Visibility: Partner institutions receive prominent acknowledgment in all collaborative publications and event documentation.

We look forward to building enduring academic partnerships that advance critical thought and enrich the global humanities community.

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