Mechanism
Submission System
e-LitVista
- Accepts research papers, scholarly essays, book reviews, and creative criticism.
- Ensures only original, plagiarism-free submissions.
- Operates through a double-blind refereed review system managed by experienced academicians from various Indian regions.
- Ensures objectivity, fairness, and academic integrity.
Editorial Workflow
The editorial board screens manuscripts for relevance, depth, originality, and overall contribution to the field. Only manuscripts meeting the journal’s academic standards progress to publication.
Publication Frequency
Published quarterly (four issues per year). Available in digital format only.
A National Intellectual Platform
Bringing together diverse literary voices from across India, promoting multicultural and multilingual perspectives within English studies.
A Hub for Emerging Scholars
Providing opportunities for young researchers to publish, grow academically, and participate in scholarly dialogue.
A Resource for Academic Institutions
Serving as a valuable repository for universities, colleges, research centers, and libraries.
A Contributor to Literary Innovation
Encouraging new theoretical frameworks, modern approaches, and interdisciplinary research.
A Bridge Between Tradition and Modernity
Supporting research that integrates classical Indian literature with global literary developments.
LitVista – Instructions for Contributors/ Subscribers
Authors are free to select any topic for the publication. The manuscript may take the form of a review article, conceptual paper, or theoretical analysis, as long as it fits into the scope of the volume.
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
1. File Format
The manuscript must be submitted in MS Word Document (.doc/.docx) format.
2. Font & Formatting
Font: Times New Roman
Font Size:
Title: 14 pt, Bold
Body Text: 12 pt
Alignment: Justified
Line Spacing: 1.5
Page Size: A4
Language: British/US English
3. Referencing Style
MLA Handbook, (9th Edition) must be strictly followed. In-text citations and works cited must adhere to MLA 9th edition guidelines.
4. Word Limit
The manuscript must be typed, as specified above, between 1500–2000 words (excluding references).
5. Originality & Plagiarism free.
The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and plagiarism-free. Authors must submit a plagiarism free report/ self -declaration along with the manuscript.
Acceptable similarity index: Below 15%.
6. Additional Requirements
Ensure the work is well-structured, grammatically sound, and properly vetted. Tables, figures, and charts (if included) should be clearly numbered and captioned. The manuscript should demonstrate clarity, coherence, academic rigor, and scholarly contribution to the chosen theme.