Journal of Language and Literature Studies is an open access journal which provides perspectives of languages, language teaching, and literature studies. This journal has the Focus and Scope at presenting and discussing outstanding contemporary issues in line with Applied Linguistics, English Language Teaching, Literatures, Literature in Teaching, and Curriculum Design of Language and Literature Teaching. Readers have the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, or link to the full text of all articles in JoLLS. The aim of this journal is to promote outstanding language and literature issues to research by encouraging enquiry into relationship between theoretical and practical studies.

Please read this guideline carefully. Every manuscript sent to the editorial office of the journal ought to follow the writing guidelines. If the manuscript does not meet with the author guidelines or any manuscript written in a different format, the article will BE REJECTED before further review. Only submitted manuscripts that meet the journal's format will be processed further.

Journal Information

Journal title Journal of Language and Literature Studies
Language English
Initials JOLLS
Abbreviation JOLLS. Lang. Liter. Studies
Frequency 4 issues per year (March, June, September, and December)
DOI Prefix 10.36312
ISSN 2808-1099 (online)
Editor-in-chief Dr. Haerazi, M.Hum
Managing Editor Heri Hidayatullah
Publisher LITPAM
Indexed Garuda | Google Scholar | Dimensions 

Announcements

Dear Authors

2025-04-13

We invite authors to submit original research articles for our September 2025 issue. Manuscripts should align with the journal’s scope, demonstrate methodological rigor, and clearly articulate contributions to theory and/or practice. All submissions must be prepared in English, follow our template and citation style, and be uploaded through the online system. Each paper will undergo double-blind peer review to ensure quality and relevance. The submission deadline is 20 August 2025, and accepted papers will be scheduled for publication in the September 2025 issue.

Note: 20 August 2025 is prior to September 2025—if you intended a later deadline, let me know and I’ll adjust the paragraph.

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Current Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): December

All articles of this issue have been reviewed in a blind review process, and the authors and co-authors are from five countries (Indonesia, Nigeria, Philippines, India, and Malaysia)

Published: 2025-12-17

Articles

  • Innovative Learning of Fiction Writing through an E-Module Integrating Local Wisdom “Andum Alpukat”

    Ninuk Sumiyarsih, Heru Subrata, Hendratno Hendratno, Neni Mariana, Putri Rachmadyanti
    851-864
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/r7yhp459

  • Melody and Morphology: The Role of Songs in Teaching Verbal Structures of Foreign Languages

    Nsikak Bernard Amos
    865-877
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/ffhc3v75

  • Exploring the Structure and Language Features of Successful Business Letters: A Case Study of a Tour Travel Agency

    Hudan Ahmad Dardiri Witono, Nuriadi Nuriadi, Mahyuni Mahyuni
    878-888
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/vts8bw64

  • Using TikTok for English Language Learning in Indonesian Formal Education: A Systematic Literature Review

    Christina Novita Apriliana Pascha Ahen, Ikhsanudin Ikhsanudin, Eni Rosnija
    889-904
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/yz1k8196

  • Development of Google Sites Featuring Jombang Legends as a Teaching Media for Indonesian Language

    Any Trisnawati, Heru Subrata, Nurul Istiq'faroh, Neni Mariana, Putri Rachmadyanti
    905-917
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/px3a5m38

  • Understanding Students’ Experiences with Project-Based Assessment across Educational Levels and Contexts

    Cindy Radita, Utami Widiati, Nur Hayati
    918-931
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/7bxak004

  • A Jungian Psychological Study of Nora Seed’s Introverted Personality in The Midnight Library: A Literary Analysis

    Namira Az Zahra Siregar, Moh Zawawi
    932-944
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/a8xx5n25

  • A Critical Look into the Language Ideologies of Filipino ESL Teachers in Korean-run ESL Centers in the Philippines

    Rowell de Guia
    945-956
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/4v1ayf92

  • Linguistic Innovation through Blend Words in Jakarta Smart City Annual Report

    Enggar Mulyajati, Hilma Erfiani Baroroh
    957-966
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/c56dvs93

  • Trends in Google Docs Application for Collaborative Academic Writing: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Publications

    Edi Sukmojati, Shafira Alifya Rahma, Hoirul Ummah, Rendi Dwi Putra, Muhammad Haikal Attabik
    967-981
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/xb2dnq65

  • Representation of Violence Against Women in the Novel Rumah untuk Alie by Leen Liu (An Existentialist Study of Simone de Beauvoir)

    Ukhtul Iffah Daat Arina, Eka Nova Ali Vardani, Dina Merdeka Citraningrum
    982-995
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/ftsxdj17

  • The Shackles of Patriarchy in the Short Story Collection Sepotong Hati yang Baru by Tere Liye: A Feminist Literary Sudy

    Az-Zahra Diva Rabbani Yunior, Hartono Hartono, Wiyatmi Wiyatmi
    996-1011
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/v7cc7z13

  • AI and Digital Literacy in Language Education: A Systematic Review on Critical Thinking Development

    Zelvi Iskandar, Nurul Izhan Pepridel Yulanda, Shibani Basu Dubey, Eka Apriani
    1012-1024
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/pyz75g90

  • The Integration of Digital Tools in EFL Grammar Instruction in Indonesia’s Digital Age: Prospects and Challenges

    La Sunra La Sunra, Suci Amaliah, Muhammad Rifqi Syamsuddin, Mansyur Mansyur
    1025-1036
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/4n0c6g86

  • A Barthesian Semiotic Analysis of Domination and Opression Myths in Osama Hajjaj’s Israel-Palestine Caricatures on Instagram

    Aini Rohtul Nadhiyah, Dien Nur Chotimah
    1037-1047
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/t74kx884

  • The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict in Tamim Al-Barghouti’s Nafsi Al-Fida’: A Sociological Study of Literature

    Ummu Kultsum Naviza, Moh. Zawawi
    1048-1063
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/phhxzr80

  • Representation of Javanese Beliefs in the Film Sumala (2024):Magical Realism

    Anindya Oktaviona, Hasan Suaedi, Dzarna Dzarna
    1064-1076
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/w2e3ep60

  • Developing an AI and Generative AI Literacy Framework: A Lesson from an Islamic Higher Education Institution

    Tedi Rohadi, Dini Utami
    1077-1086
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/7tjb1p58

  • Exploring the Effectivenss of Critical Thinking Skills in Speaking Skills: Insights from a Vocational School Context

    Tri Setianingsih, I Made Permadi Utama, Kamarudin Kamarudin, Baiq Sumarni
    1087-1099
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/89pxa558

  • Discourse on Character Education of the Main Character Enong in the Novel Padang Bulan by Andrea Hirata

    Irfan Kholid Sofhan, Hasan Suaedi, Mohamad Afrizal
    1100-1111
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/pqw04h20

  • Writing Poetry with the Development of Associative Meaning in Chairil Anwar's Poetry Collection: A Lesson of Poetry Writing Instruction

    Bagas Eko Firmansyah, Fitri Amilia, Astri Widyaruli Anggraeni
    1112-1123
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/azhyzf09

  • The Read–Cover–Remember–Retell (RCRR) Technique in Enhancing EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension: A Lesson from Junior High School Context

    Agusriani Agusriani, Syahrul Munir, Agussatriana Agussatriana
    1124-1133
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/9m90mg56

  • Gamification in Language Assessment: Challenges and Pedagogical Strategies Across Three Assessment Types in EFL Contexts

    Vina Ayuningtryas, Ive Emaliana
    1134-1147
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/sfczrj36

  • AR-Based Flashcards to Improve Primary School Students’ English Vocabulary Mastery: Insights from Vocabulary Learning Research

    Arandha May Rachmawati, Bunga Ayu Lestari
    1148-1159
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/rxsmg853

  • Exploring Social Media on Gender Identity Development Among Generation Z: A Discourse Analysis on Opportunities, Challenges, and Societal Tensions

    Yulianingtyas Dwi Damayanti, Aulia Sagita Ananda, Yanti Rosalinah
    1160-1170
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/f9ay1h21

  • Maxim Violations and Humor in Trevor Noah’s Stand-Up Comedy: A Pragmatic Analysis

    Joseph Colin Pratama, Putu Nur Ayomi, Baby Lyn Aquino Lumabas
    1171-1181
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/220ac891

  • Intersectional Identity and Representation of a Young Girl in Elemental of Force of Nature (2023): A Contemporary Literary Analysis

    Nabillah Qotrunnada
    1182-1192
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/3j0kmt51

  • Enhancing Career Development for Engineering Students Through Role Play: Developing English Speaking Skills For Professional Settings

    Yanik Lailinas Sakinah, Candrika Citra Sari, Aly Imron
    1193-1204
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/79vns193

  • The Efficacy of the Anagram Technique in Stimulating EFL Learners’ Creativity and Enhancing Vocabulary Mastery: An Empirical Evidence

    Muhammad Reski Lamadjido, Aminah Suriaman, Agussatriana Agussatriana
    1205-1214
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/ty2ws452

  • Referential Semantics of Coastal Toponyms: A Case Study Central Java

    Ilma Zulfa, Hendrokumoro Hendrokumoro
    1215-1224
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36312/z9xrhk88
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