Submissions Invited for Upcoming Issues

Dear Colleagues and Researchers,

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Travel Literature Studies (JTLS) warmly invites scholars, experts, and young researchers from the global academic community to submit their original, unpublished manuscripts for our upcoming issues.

JTLS is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to bridging the fields of literary criticism, cultural geography, anthropology, and translation studies through the lens of travel. We aim to provide a vibrant, international platform for cutting-edge research on how travel shapes human text, culture, and history.

1. Scope and Core Columns

We welcome theoretical innovations, empirical analyses, text-based criticisms, and interdisciplinary approaches. Manuscripts can be submitted to any of our regular columns:

• Theoretical Studies of Travel Literature: Innovations, histories, and methodologies in travel writing theory, spatial criticism, and mobile aesthetics.
• Studies on Chinese Travel Literature: Critical analysis of classical and contemporary Chinese travelogues, geographical poetry, and diaspora narratives.
• Studies on Foreign Travel Literature: Interpretations of global travel writing, colonial/post-colonial expeditions, and Western/Eastern travel canons.
• Travel Culture and Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchanges: Investigations into how travel facilitates historical, political, and cultural dialogues between China and the world.
• Translation Studies of Travel Literature: Linguistic, cultural, and historical analyses of the translation and reception of travel texts across different languages.
• Book Reviews and Interviews: Critical evaluations of recent milestone publications in travel literature, or dialogues with prominent scholars in the field.

2. Submission Guidelines

To ensure a smooth editorial process, please adhere to the following technical and academic requirements:

• Language: Manuscripts should be written in clear, grammatical English.
• Word Count: For English submissions, articles should typically range between 6,000 and 10,000 words (including abstract, keywords, footnotes, and references).
• Components: Each submission must include a title, an abstract, 3–5 keywords, the main text, and a complete bibliography.
• Citation Style: Please follow latest standard academic formatting (APA).
• Originality: Submissions must represent original research that has not been published previously or is not currently under consideration elsewhere.

3. Why Publish with JTLS?

• Rigorous Peer Review: We employ a strict double-blind peer-review process handled by international experts to maintain the highest scholarly integrity.
• No Publication Fees: JTLS operates with No Article Processing Charges (APCs) and no submission fees. Publishing with us is completely free of charge.
• Academic Leadership: Spearheaded by a distinguished editorial board of leading experts in travel literature studies.

4. How to Submit

Please submit your manuscript directly to the editorial office via our official email address:

Editorial Email: jtls2026@163.com

Subject Line Format: JTLS Submission -  [Author's Name] - [Paper Title]

For further inquiries regarding formatting or the status of your submission, please feel free to contact the Editorial Secretariat at the email listed above or visit our official website: https://www.tlsjournal.com.

Sincerely,

The Editorial Board Journal of Travel Literature Studies (JTLS)