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.

Volume 26, Number 1 of k@ta Journal brings together seven articles authored or co-authored by 12 scholars from eight academic institutions in five different countries: Indonesia, Iran, Ghana, the USA, and the Philippines. We are truly thankful to our authors and reviewers for their significant scholarly contributions, which greatly enhance the quality of this publication. 

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.

This special issue (Volume 26.00) marks the second part of a series featuring selected papers from the International Conference "Language in the Online & Offline World 7: Texts and Practices in Times of Pandemics: The Multitude," which was held virtually on June 3-4, 2022. Continuing the discussions initiated in the first part (Volume 25.00), this issue delves deeper into the impacts of pandemics on language, literature, media, communication, and arts. 

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.

Vol 25 No 2 of k@ta Journal features six articles authored or co-authored by 11 scholars from three different countries (Indonesia, South Africa, and Iran) across six institutions. We extend our gratitude to our contributors and dedicated reviewers who play a vital role in maintaining the quality and integrity of this publication.

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.

Volume 25, Number 1 of k@ta Journal includes five articles. These papers are authored or co-authored by 12 scholars coming from three countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, and Ghana) across seven different institutions. We are deeply thankful to our contributors and the committed reviewers whose efforts are crucial in upholding the quality of our journal.

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.

This special issue (Vol. 25.00) features selected papers from the International Conference "Language in the Online & Offline World 7: Texts and Practices in Times of Pandemics: The Multitude," held virtually on June 3-4, 2022. The first part, published in this issue, presents a carefully curated selection of articles exploring significant themes discussed during the conference. Another special issue (Volume 26.00) will contain the second part, which continues this exploration with additional papers.

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.

Volume 24, Number 2 of k@ta Journal presents five articles written or co-written by nine scholars based in four countries—Indonesia, Vietnam, Turkey, and the USA—affiliated with six different institutions. We are grateful to our authors for their contributions. Additionally, we thank our reviewers whose feedback continues to enhance the high quality and integrity of k@ta Journal. 

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.

Volume 24, Number 1 of k@ta Journal features five articles written or co-written by nine scholars based in three countries—Indonesia, Iran, and Malaysia—representing five different institutions. We extend our gratitude to our authors for sharing their research. Furthermore, we appreciate our reviewers, whose detailed assessments help to refine and perfect the articles published in this volume. 

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.

Volume 23, Number 2 of k@ta Journal includes five articles written or co-written by nine scholars from two countries (Indonesia and Iran) across four distinct institutions. We express our sincere thanks to our authors for their valuable research contributions. Special acknowledgment is due to our reviewers whose expertise greatly contributes to the success of this publication.

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.

Volume 23, Number 1 of k@ta Journal showcases five articles written or co-written by ten scholars from two countries—Indonesia and Iran—affiliated with five different institutions. Our sincere thanks go to the authors for their invaluable research findings. Our heartfelt thanks also go to the reviewers, whose insightful critiques continue to enhance the scholarly standards of k@ta Journal.

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.

Volume 22, Number 2 of k@ta Journal features six articles contributed by nine scholars from four countries (Indonesia, Nigeria, Taiwan, and Iran) representing seven distinct institutions. We gratefully acknowledge our authors for enriching our journal with their scholarly work. A special thanks to our reviewers, whose commitment to scholarly rigor, significantly shapes the quality of this publication. 

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 Languages and Literature, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia. It presents articles on the study of language, literature and culture. Papers can be submitted for consideration throughout the year.

This journal was first published in 1999 and was nationally accredited in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2016. The online version with DOI number for each article is now available at http://kata.petra.ac.id and it can also be accessed from ProQuest e-journal (http://www.proquest.com). k@ta has also been covered by Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCO, Index Copernicus, Asean Citation Index, BASE, Worldcat, Dimensions, Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar. 

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 Languages and Literature, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia. It presents articles on the study of language, literature and culture.

This journal was first published in 1999 and was nationally accredited in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2016. The online version with DOI number for each article is now available at http://kata.petra.ac.id and it can also be accessed from ProQuest e-journal (http://www.proquest.com). k@ta has also been covered by Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCO, Index Copernicus, Asean Citation Index, BASE, Worldcat, Dimensions, Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar. 

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 Languages and Literature, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia. It presents articles on the study of language, literature and culture.

This journal was first published in 1999 and was nationally accredited in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2016. The online version with DOI number for each article is now available at http://kata.petra.ac.id and it can also be accessed from ProQuest e-journal (http://www.proquest.com). k@ta has also been covered by Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCO, Index Copernicus, Asean Citation Index, BASE, Worldcat, Dimensions, Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar. 

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 Languages and Literature, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia. It presents articles on the study of language, literature and culture.

This journal was first published in 1999 and was nationally accredited in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2016. The online version with DOI number for each article is now available at http://kata.petra.ac.id and it can also be accessed from ProQuest e-journal (http://www.proquest.com). k@ta has also been covered by Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar. 

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 Languages and Literature, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia. It presents articles on the study of language, literature and culture.

This journal was first published in 1999 and was nationally accredited in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2016. The online version with DOI number for each article is now available at http://kata.petra.ac.id and it can also be accessed from ProQuest e-journal (http://www.proquest.com). K@ta has also been covered by Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar. 

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 Letters, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia. It presents articles on the study of language, literature and culture.

This journal was first published in 1999 and was nationally accredited in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2016. The online version with DOI number for each article is now available at http://kata.petra.ac.id and it can also be accessed from ProQuest e-journal (http://www.proquest.com). K@ta has also been covered by Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar. k@ta is now in its bid to develop into an international journal (to be indexed in Scopus).

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 Letters, Petra Christian University, Surabaya, Indonesia. It presents articles on the study of language, literature and culture.

This journal was first published in 1999 and was nationally accredited in 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, and 2016. The online version with DOI number for each article is now available at http://kata.petra.ac.id and it can also be accessed from ProQuest e-journal (http://www.proquest.com). K@ta has also been covered by Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Mendeley, CrossRef, and Google Scholar. k@ta is now in its bid to develop into an international journal (to be indexed in Scopus).