Editorial
It is with profound editorial pride and scholarly conviction that I present this issue of LitVista to the readers. As editor, I regard each publication not merely as a collection of research articles but as a consciously curated intellectual space where inquiry is strengthened, academic dialogue is deepened, and new perspectives find meaningful resonance. Every manuscript that reaches our desk contributes to a larger scholarly tapestry—one woven with precision, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
LitVista has been established with a vision to reflect India’s intellectual richness and cultural plurality. Our contributors—from the northern plains to the southern coasts, from the eastern literary heartlands to the western academic corridors—bring diverse scholarly methods, cultural insights, and critical frameworks. This multiplicity is not peripheral; it is fundamental to our mission. In an era of increasing interdisciplinarity, such diversity becomes essential for producing scholarship that is both nationally rooted and globally relevant.
As editor, my role extends far beyond compilation; it involves upholding rigorous academic standards, safeguarding ethical scholarship, and ensuring that every publication reflects the e-journal’s intellectual ethos. Editorial responsibility begins with meticulous screening—assessing whether manuscripts align with the e-journal’s aims, demonstrate conceptual clarity, and meet academic expectations. This initial gatekeeping preserves the quality of research entering our peer-review system and reinforces the credibility of the e-journal.
Equally important is the responsibility of maintaining research integrity. Every submission is scrutinized for originality, proper authorship, ethical approval, transparency of data, and adherence to publication ethics. We strictly follow COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines, ensuring that issues such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data manipulation are handled with seriousness and fairness. Ethical stewardship remains one of the most important dimensions of editorial practice.
Our peer-review process—structured as a rigorous double-blind system—is central to LitVista’s commitment to scholarly precision. As editors, we carefully identify expert reviewers who bring subject knowledge, balanced judgment, and constructive insight. Their evaluations help strengthen manuscripts, clarify arguments, refine methods, and advance the scholarly merit of each article. Editorial judgment does not end with receiving reviewer comments; it extends to synthesizing perspectives, mediating contradictory evaluations, and guiding authors through the revision process. This collaborative intellectual engagement ensures that every accepted article stands on firm academic ground.
Evaluating research submissions involves a comprehensive and layered approach. We assess originality, relevance, theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, coherence of structure, and quality of presentation. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies are examined for transparency, reliability, conceptual depth, and alignment with research objectives. Strong manuscripts demonstrate logical clarity, sound scholarship, and meaningful contribution to ongoing academic conversations. Those that require development are guided toward improvement, and those that do not meet foundational standards are declined with constructive feedback intended to support future scholarship.
What distinguishes LitVista is its commitment to bridge tradition with modernity. The e-journal embraces classical, modern, regional, postcolonial, comparative, and contemporary literary inquiries. As scholarship increasingly intersects with cultural studies, linguistics, media, digital humanities and communication, we continue to offer a platform that welcomes such interdisciplinary engagements. Literature and language acquire enriched meaning when explored through historical, cultural, technological, and socio-political lenses.
To our authors, reviewers, readers, and supporters, I extend sincere gratitude for their unstinted assistance and co-operation. Your trust, contributions, and engagement sustain the e-journal’s vision and strengthen its impact within India’s academic sphere. As LitVista continues its journey, I invite scholars across the nation to join us—through publication, critique, and collaborative exploration. Together, we can reinforce the e-journal’s role as a distinguished repository of literary insight, linguistic scholarship, and critical thought.
May this issue inspire deeper reflection, renewed scholarly curiosity, and enduring appreciation for the transformative power of literature, language, and research.
Prof. S.S. Rehal
Editor-in-Chief
LitVista: e-Journal of English Language and Literary Studies