k@ta: A biannual publication on the study of language and literature is a refereed journal published twice a year in June and December by the English Department, Faculty of Humanities and Creative Industries, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia. k@ta has been indexed by international databases including the DOAJ, EBSCO, Index Copernicus, ASEAN Citation Index, BASE, WorldCat, Dimensions, Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar. It currently holds a SINTA 2 ranking from the Indonesian Ministry of Research and Higher Education.

With 12 authors representing six academic institutions in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Iran, Volume 26, Number 2 of k@ta Journal highlights diverse scholarship. Our deep gratitude is extended to the authors and reviewers for their dedication, which continues to enrich this publication.