Volume 1, Number 1 (December 2025) marks the inaugural issue of Luminance: English Language & Literary Inquiry (LUMEN). This issue presents a collection of peer-reviewed scholarly articles that explore various topics in English language teaching, applied linguistics, and literary studies.

The articles published in this issue reflect diverse theoretical perspectives and empirical approaches, offering meaningful contributions to contemporary academic discussions in English studies.

As the first issue, this publication signifies LUMEN’s commitment to academic quality, ethical publishing practices, and the dissemination of original research at national and international levels.