About the Journal
Smart Moves Journal IJELLH (SMJI) is a peer-reviewed journal of English from India dedicated to publishing high-quality, original research in English Language, Literature, and Linguistics. Established in 2013, SMJI has earned recognition as one of India’s leading peer-reviewed academic journals in the field of English studies.
The journal is indexed in the Modern Language Association (MLA) Directory of Periodicals, USA, underscoring its international credibility and scholarly standing within the global academic community.
Peer-Reviewed and Recognized in India
Smart Moves Journal IJELLH (SMJI) maintains a rigorous double-blind peer review process. It is listed as a refereed (peer-reviewed) publication in Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory, one of the world’s most authoritative databases for academic journals.
Authors publishing in IJELLH are eligible to claim API scores in accordance with UGC (University Grants Commission, India) guidelines—affirming the journal’s alignment with academic quality and professional advancement.
Aims and Scope
Smart Moves Journal IJELLH welcomes original and unpublished research papers that advance knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
English Language
Grammar and Syntax, Stylistics, Sociolinguistics, Comparative Linguistics, English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL), Language Teaching Methodologies, Phonetics and Phonology, Language Acquisition, Language Assessment and Testing, Discourse Analysis, and Language Planning & Policy.
English Literature
British, American, Indian, and World Literature; Literary Theory and Criticism; Comparative Literature; Literary History and Movements; Postcolonial and Postmodern Studies; Literature and Gender Studies; Literature and Culture; and Literary Adaptations across Media.
Linguistics
Applied Linguistics, Philosophy of Language, Morphology and Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics, Corpus Linguistics, Translation and Interpreting Studies, Writing Systems, and Language in Context.
Open Access and Copyright Policy
SMJI follows a gold open-access model, ensuring that all published research is freely accessible worldwide.
Authors retain copyright of their work and grant publication rights under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY)license—allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper citation.
ISSN and Publication Details
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Online ISSN: 2582-3574
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Print ISSN: 2582-4406
The journal is published by Smart Moves Publications, headquartered in Bhopal, India, with a consistent commitment to academic excellence, ethical publishing, and global visibility.
Transition and Legacy
Previously published as the International Journal of English Language, Literature in Humanities (IJELLH) (ISSN: 2321-7065) from June 2013 to November 2019, the journal evolved into Smart Moves Journal IJELLH to reflect its growing international presence and diversified academic mission.
Our Mission
At Smart Moves Journal IJELLH (SMJI), our mission is to promote high-quality scholarly research in the fields of English Language, English Literature, and Linguistics through a rigorous peer-reviewed process.
As a leading peer-reviewed journal of English in India, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive platform for academic exchange, critical discussion, and innovative thought. We especially encourage submissions from Indian researchers, early-career scholars, and global academics whose work contributes to the advancement of English studies.
Our Peer Review Policy ensures transparency, fairness, and scholarly integrity—core values that guide all publications in IJELLH.
(Read more about our Peer Review Policy
