Aim and Scope

Aim

Saksama: Jurnal Sastra (E-ISSN 2986-4550) aims to provide a high-quality, open-access academic platform for scholars and researchers to explore and publish studies in literature and popular narratives. Published biannually in June and December, the journal is dedicated to presenting critical perspectives on literary works and enriching contemporary academic discussions across various media landscapes.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles and critical reviews that utilize structural, post-structural, postmodern, comparative, and postcolonial approaches. The scope of Saksama encompasses, but is not limited to, the following core areas:

  • Textual Analysis: In-depth examination and critique of traditional and contemporary literary works.

  • Intermedial Studies: Exploration of the intersections and adaptations between literature and film.

  • Comparative Studies: Cross-media comparisons analyzing how narratives operate across different formats.

  • Contemporary Literary Theory: Application and advancement of modern literary frameworks and discourse.

  • Popular Narratives: Critical analysis of modern storytelling mediums, including video game narratives, song lyrics, and music album narrations.