Experience as a path to Acquisition: Gamified Tasks for Integrated Development of English Writing Skills and Human Values

Aim and Scope International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies (IJELLS) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal that seeks to promote the dissemination of advanced scholarship in the fields of English language and literature studies. The journal aims to provide a global forum for scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners to engage in critical dialogue and to contribute original, high-quality research that advances theoretical and practical understanding in these fields. English Language Studies Applied linguistics and language theory Second and foreign language acquisition (SLA) English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) English language teaching methodologies and innovations in pedagogy English Language testing, assessment, and curriculum development Discourse analysis, pragmatics, and stylistics Sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and cognitive linguistics Corpus linguistics and computational approaches to language Bilingualism, multilingualism, and translanguaging practices Global Englishes and World Englishes Translation studies involving English texts English Literature Studies British, American, and Anglophone literatures Postcolonial and diaspora literatures Comparative and world literature with a focus on English texts Literary theory and critical approaches (e.g., structuralism, postmodernism, feminism) Gender, race, and identity in literature Adaptations and intermediality (literature in film, theatre, and digital platforms) Literature and globalization Literature and linguistics interface The primary aim of IJELLS is to foster intellectual exchange and scholarly excellence in English language and literature studies. By offering a platform for both established and emerging voices in the academic community, the journal aspires to: Encourage rigorous and innovative research that explores the dynamics of the English language and its literary traditions across cultures and historical periods. Bridge theoretical frameworks and pedagogical practices in English studies. Facilitate interdisciplinary discourse that connects language, literature, and the broader humanities. Support the development of language policy, curriculum design, and educational strategies related to English teaching and learning. Editorial Objectives IJELLS accepts submissions from different regions of the world and aims to publish articles that can be linked with English language and literature studies . Target Market Being an international journal, the natural audience for IJELLS includes students, academics, researchers, and professionals in the fields of English language and literature studies. Likely subscribers are universities, research institutions, research funding organizations, governmental and international agencies, regulatory institutions and individual researchers. Peer Review Process The editor/academic editor/managing editor determines whether the manuscript fits the journal’s focus and scope. Next a check for the similarity rate is done using CrossCheck, powered by iThenticate. Any manuscripts out of the journal’s scope or containing plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, are rejected. The journal uses double-blind system for peer-review; both reviewers and authors’ identities remain anonymous. The paper will be peer-reviewed by three experts; two reviewers from outside and one editor from the journal typically involve in reviewing a submission. Copyright and Reprint Permission All Rights is Reserved by AESS Publications. Abstracting or Indexing is allowed with acknowledgment to the journal source. The personal use of the journal articles is acceptable. However, approval to reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution to servers or lists, or to reuse any copyrighted component of this work in other works must be obtained from the journal. Average Time The average time between submission and final decision is 60 days and the average time between acceptance and final publication is 30 to 40 days. DOIs at the article level Each paper published in IJELLS is assigned a DOI number, Click HERE to know what is DOI (Digital Object Identifier). Publication Frequency The journal is published Quarterly (4 issues per year: March, June, September, December). Contact Us For any inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].