Welcome to the Persian Literary Studies Journal (PLSJ)

A Quarterly, Open-Access, and International Forum

Persian Literary Studies Journal (PLSJ) is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary academic journal hosted by Shiraz University in collaboration with the Iranian Society for the Promotion of Persian Language and Literature.

🔴 Relaunch and New Vision (February 2026)

We are pleased to announce the official relaunch of PLSJ under a new editorial management team. Following a strategic revitalization, the journal has upgraded its publication schedule from semiannual to Quarterly (4 issues per year) to ensure timely dissemination of cutting-edge research.

Our mission is to serve as the premier bridge between the rich scholarship produced within Iran and the global academic community.

Scope and Focus

PLSJ is the only university-based journal in Iran dedicated to Persian Literature and Iranian Studies published entirely in English. We invite scholars to explore the "Persianate World" in its broadest historical and geographical sense—from ancient languages and mythology to modern literature, cinema, and visual arts. We particularly welcome contributions with cross-cultural, comparative, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Why Publish with PLSJ?

• Diamond Open Access: All articles are freely available immediately upon publication.
• No Fees: There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs) or submission fees for authors.
• Copyright Retention: Authors retain the copyright to their work under a CC BY 4.0 license.
• Fast & Rigorous Review: We are committed to a professional double-blind peer review process with an average turnaround time of two months.
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Submission Types

In addition to original research papers, we actively seek:

• Short Articles (Concise research notes or theoretical critiques).
• Book Reviews (Fiction and Non-fiction).
• Translation Studies and high-quality translations of Persian literature.

Call for Papers & Collaboration

We warmly invite researchers from around the globe to submit their manuscripts via our online system.

Additionally, in line with our internationalization strategy, we are currently inviting distinguished scholars (Associate Professor rank and above) to join our Editorial Board or serve as Reviewers.

Before submitting, please kindly review our Aims and Scope, Guide for Authors, and Publication Ethics.