Creativitas: Critical Explorations in Literary Studies (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.

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:

• Literary criticism and theory
• Comparative and world literature
• Postcolonial, diaspora, and cultural studies
• Gender and sexuality studies
• Linguistics and translation studies
• Philosophy, history, and the arts
• Media and performance studies
• Digital humanities and interdisciplinary research

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 ISSN (3048-8575) and adherence to COPE and OASPA guidelines, Creativitas upholds the highest standards of international academic publishing. The journal is currently pursuing inclusion in major indexing and abstracting services, including:

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• MLA International Bibliography
• EBSCOhost and ProQuest
• Institutional and national repositories

Through these initiatives, Creativitas continues to strengthen its visibility, credibility, and scholarly impact.

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.