JBASTRA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra welcomes submissions that explore the intricacies of language and literature from diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives. The journal's scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Linguistics: Studies on phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics.
• Literary Studies: Analysis of literary texts across different genres, periods, and regions, including comparative literature, literary theory, and criticism.
• Translation Studies: Research on translation theory, practice, and the role of translation in cross-cultural communication.
• Discourse Analysis: Examination of spoken, written, or signed language use in social contexts.
• Language Teaching and Acquisition: Investigations into the processes and methods of language learning and teaching.
• Cultural Studies: Interdisciplinary research linking language and literature to cultural practices, identities, and ideologies.