Focus
The journal Litikon (full title Litikon – Journal for Literature Research) focuses on the research of artistic literature and its place within broader aesthetic, historical, and socio-cultural contexts.
Aims
a) The journal aims to stimulate contemporary literary research. It provides a platform for presenting the latest research and theoretical discussions in the field.
b) Litikon is open to a wide spectrum of scholarly approaches, ranging from traditional to contemporary ones. The editorial board accepts submissions in the fields of poetics, textual criticism, genology, literary history, comparative literature, etc.
c) The journal is not thematically restricted to Slovak literature; studies reflecting other national literatures are also welcome. Furthermore, works with a transcultural or global scope are published, allowing Litikon to foster a broader international context for literary research.
d) A distinct feature of the journal is the integration of diverse genres. Its pages feature research articles, review articles, discussion papers, surveys, interviews, book reviews, and reports.
Frequency
The journal is published twice a year.
Languages
The journal accepts submissions in Slovak, Czech, and English.
Open Access
Litikon is a fully open-access journal, meaning all content is available free of charge. In accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition, users have the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without prior permission from the publisher or the author. To maximize open access to scientific knowledge, the journal’s website is integrated with Google Search Console tools.
Copyright
Authors publishing in Litikon retain full and unrestricted copyright to their works. By submitting a manuscript, authors agree that, upon acceptance, their work will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits others to share and adapt the work provided that the original authorship is properly credited.
Fees
The journal charges authors no submission fees nor any article processing or publication charges (APCs).
Databases and Catalogs
- Central Register of Publication Activity: CREPČ – serial detail
- Slovak Library: Copy details | Online catalog
- Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra: Record details
DOI
Articles published in Litikon are assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring their unambiguous identification and a persistent link online. DOIs are registered through Crossref (https://www.crossref.org/), an international registration agency.
Print Edition
Print copies of the journal are available at the CPU course materials and publication shop: Shop
Archiving
The digital content of the journal is archived in cooperation with the global digital archive Internet Archive (Wayback Machine). This system ensures the permanent preservation of published articles and protects references from link rot.
Publisher
The journal is published by the Department of Slavic Philologies, Faculty of Arts, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra: Litikon
EV 5380/16
ISSN 2453-8507
