Call For Papers

ALT Language and Text Journal (ALTJ) invites submissions for its inaugural issue (Volume 1, Issue 1, 2026).

As a newly established, peer-reviewed journal based in the United Kingdom, ALT Language and Text Journal (ALTJ) is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship in language, literature, translation, textual studies, and cultural analysis. The journal seeks to foster intellectual exchange across languages, cultures, and literary traditions through innovative and globally engaged research.

 Theme:

World Literature and Translation in Times of Conflict and Displacement

This inaugural issue aims to explore the role of literature and translation in contexts shaped by conflict, migration, exile, and cultural transformation. We are particularly interested in how literary texts and translation practices respond to crises, preserve memory, and enable cross-cultural dialogue.

 Suggested Topics (not limited to)

  •  Translation as cultural mediation in conflict zones
  •  Literature of exile, diaspora, and displacement
  •  War narratives and literary memory
  •  Comparative approaches to world literature
  •  Translation and power, ideology, and representation
  •  Marginalised voices in global literary systems
  •  Intersections of language, identity, and migration
  •  Ethical and political dimensions of translation

 Submission Categories

  •  Research Articles (5,000–8,000 words)
  •  Scholarly Essays (2,000–6,000 words)
  •  Literary Translations (with critical introduction)
  •  Book Reviews (1,000–2,000 words)

 Submission Requirements

  •  All submissions must be original and unpublished
  •  Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere
  •  Submissions must follow APA (7th edition) referencing style
  •    Abstract (150–200 words)
  •    4–6 keywords
  •  Translations must include the original text and proof of permission

 Review Process

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by double-blind peer review.

Authors will be notified of the editorial decision within 6–10 weeks.

 Important Dates

  •  Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026
  •  Notification of Decision: 17 December 2026
  •  Publication Date: 17 March 2027

 Publication Policy

ALT Language and Text Journal (ALTJ) operates under a strict academic and ethical framework.

 No submission or publication fees

 All contributions are evaluated solely on scholarly merit

 Submission Method

Please submit your manuscript via the official submission page:

👉 https://altliterarypressltd.co.uk/

 Contact

For inquiries, please contact:

📧 contact@altliterarypressltd.co.uk

Editorial Statement

AALT Language and Text Journal (ALTJ) is committed to amplifying diverse voices and fostering inclusive scholarship. We particularly welcome submissions from scholars and writers working across underrepresented languages, regions, and traditions.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and to launching a journal that contributes meaningfully to global literary and translation studies.