Sri Guru Granth Sahib International Journal of English Studies (SGGSWU_IJES)

Aims and Scope of the Journal

The Sri Guru Granth Sahib International Journal of English Studies (SGGSWU_IJES) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to fostering high-quality scholarship in the field of English Studies. Established under the patronage of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, the journal reflects the institution’s commitment to academic integrity, inclusivity, and the pursuit of enlightened knowledge.

The journal provides a dynamic forum for scholars, educators, and researchers across the globe to engage critically with the evolving intersections of literature, language, and culture. It welcomes contributions that examine canonical works as well as marginalized narratives, employing a range of methodologies from traditional literary criticism to emerging interdisciplinary frameworks.

SGGSWU_IJES particularly encourages submissions that challenge dominant paradigms, interrogate established hierarchies of thought, and propose new modes of understanding within English literary and linguistic studies. The journal seeks to advance intellectual exchange across a spectrum of disciplines, including cultural studies, postcolonial theory, translation studies, digital humanities, environmental humanities, and de-colonial thought.

At its core, the journal embodies a belief that English Studies is not merely the study of texts, but a reflective inquiry into human experience, ethics, and social transformation. Through its commitment to rigorous scholarship and ethical publishing, SGGSWU_IJES positions itself as a vibrant space for global academic dialogue and critical innovation.

In alignment with the IKS framework, the journal particularly encourages studies that

engage with indigenous epistemologies and ethical frameworks rooted in compassion, inclusivity, and interdependence. It aims to examine literary and linguistic traditions through comparative perspectives that integrate Indian philosophical, aesthetic, and linguistic insights, and to reclaim narratives of local knowledge, spirituality, ecology, and gender from within Indian and global contexts.

The journal believes that English Studies, when viewed through the lens of IKS, transcends the study of texts and becomes a reflective inquiry into the human condition, ethical responsibility, and collective harmony. It seeks to foster an academic environment where critical reasoning co-exists with spiritual and cultural wisdom, thereby cultivating a dialogue between Western and Indic intellectual traditions.

SGGSWU_IJES aims to emerge as a globally recognized, intellectually vibrant, and ethically grounded platform that bridges cultures and disciplines. Rooted in the educational ideals of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, it promotes research that nurtures empathy, justice, sustainability, and inner awakening. By integrating IKS principles with contemporary literary scholarship, the journal aspires to create a transformative academic space where knowledge serves both intellectual and moral evolution.

To emerge as a globally recognized and intellectually robust platform that advances the frontiers of research and thought in English Studies. The journal envisions a scholarly community where critical inquiry, interdisciplinary engagement, and ethical reflection coexist harmoniously. Rooted in the values of truth, openness, and humanistic inquiry, SGGSWU_IJES aspires to nurture transformative scholarship that bridges cultures, disciplines, and intellectual traditions.

Aligned with the educational ideals of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, the journal aims to foster a culture of academic excellence that is both globally informed and locally grounded. It seeks to bring together scholars who challenge established boundaries, integrate innovative perspectives, and reaffirm the role of the humanities in promoting empathy, justice, and intellectual freedom.

Relevance of the Journal in the Field of English Studies

English Studies today represents a vast and continually evolving field that engages with diverse disciplines such as philosophy, sociology, cultural theory, gender studies, media studies, and the environmental humanities. The SGGSWU_International Journal of English Studies (SGGSWU_IJES) seeks to meaningfully contribute to this dynamic intellectual landscape by publishing scholarship that embodies both the plurality and transformation of twenty-first-century thought.

Recognizing that the study of English language and literature now extends far beyond textual analysis, the journal embraces critical engagements with power, identity, ethics, pedagogy, ecology, and technology. It endeavors to bridge traditional humanistic inquiry with contemporary interdisciplinary paradigms, drawing upon frameworks such as digital humanities, postcolonial theory, and decolonial thought while remaining rooted in the ethical and philosophical insights of the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).

Through this synthesis, SGGSWU_IJES promotes scholarship that reflects the dialogic interplay between Eastern and Western epistemologies, emphasizing interconnectedness, compassion, and reflective reasoning. The journal recognizes the relevance of Indic traditions—such as the ethical humanism of Gurbani, the ecological consciousness of ancient Indian thought, and the pedagogical spirit of Gurmat—in reshaping contemporary critical inquiry.

As a vital academic resource, the journal offers a platform for teachers, researchers, and students to explore comparative, cross-cultural, and multilingual dimensions of literature and linguistics. It upholds the principles of inclusivity, critical pluralism, and ethical scholarship, nurturing a global academic dialogue that values diversity of thought and expression.

Ultimately, SGGSWU_IJES envisions itself not merely as a repository of research but as a catalyst for intellectual and ethical transformation, inspiring scholarship that is reflective, socially responsive, spiritually grounded, and globally resonant.