http://cirdjournals.com/index.php/llcj <p>The <strong>Language, Literature, and Communication Journal (LLCJ)</strong> is a distinguished peer-reviewed, open-access journal that provides a scholarly platform for the dissemination of research and theoretical studies in the interconnected fields of language, literature, and communication. The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering academic dialogue among scholars, educators, and practitioners worldwide.</p> <p>LLCJ aims to promote a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic relationship between language, literature, and communication by publishing high-quality research that: <span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Explores the nuances and complexities of language use in various cultural and social contexts, </span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Analyzes literary works from diverse traditions and periods, offering new interpretations and insights, </span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Investigates communication practices, theories, and their implications in the modern world, </span><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">Encourages interdisciplinary approaches that bridge the gaps between language studies, literary analysis, and communication theories. The editorial board of LLCJ consists of esteemed scholars and experts in the fields of language, literature, and communication. The board is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence and scholarly rigor.</span></p> CIRD Publication en-US Language, Literature and Communication Journal http://cirdjournals.com/index.php/llcj/article/view/1367 <p>This study examined the cryonics and digital immortality: ethical reflection on communication and humanity's post-biological future. The technological determinism theory was anchored in this study. This study adopted the Interpretivist research philosophy. The research employed a descriptive research design. The population comprised&nbsp;150&nbsp;professionals, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of bioethics, communication, and digital technology across major Nigerian universities and research institutions (National Universities Commission [NUC],&nbsp;2023). A sample size of 30 participants was determined as adequate for qualitative inquiry and was obtained through purposive sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. The collected data were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that The study found that cryonics and digital immortality fundamentally challenge traditional notions of human identity and authenticity, raising profound ethical questions about what it means to be human in a post-biological future The study concluded that the cryonics and digital immortality fundamentally redefine human identity and authenticity, indicating that traditional understandings of what it means to be human must evolve in response to these transformative technologies. The study recommended that governments and ethical bodies should develop guidelines and public awareness campaigns to address the evolving definitions of human identity in the context of cryonics and digital immortality</p> Chigozi Eke Copyright (c) 2025 Language, Literature and Communication Journal 2025-11-13 2025-11-13 7 4 1 12 http://cirdjournals.com/index.php/llcj/article/view/1368 <p>This study assessed the Strategic Communication and Power Politics in Nuclear Diplomacy: Analysing the UK, Germany and France's UN Security Council Snapback Sanctions on Iran. The communication theory of international signalling was anchored in this study. This study adopted the Interpretivist research philosophy. The research design employed was a qualitative exploratory design. The population of the study comprises foreign policy documents, communiqués, press releases, official statements, and policy reports from the governments of the UK, Germany, France, and Iran, as well as records from international organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union, estimated at&nbsp;520&nbsp;official documents and public statements published between&nbsp;2015&nbsp;and&nbsp;2024&nbsp;(European External Action Service [EEAS],&nbsp;2024). The sample size for the study consists of 50 purposively selected documents and statements, drawn from official publications, policy briefs, and international news archives that specifically address the E3’s role in the Iran nuclear negotiations. The sampling technique and process involved three stages: identifying official repositories (such as the UN Digital Library, EEAS archives, and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office); filtering materials by relevance to the E3–Iran nuclear discourse; and selecting those that represent both governmental and international perspectives to ensure a balanced analytical scope. The method of data collection relied on documentary analysis, focusing on retrieving textual materials, official records, and secondary data from credible institutional sources and peer-reviewed literature. The method of data analysis employed was thematic and discourse analysis. The findings revealed that The study found that the United Kingdom, Germany, and France (E3) consistently employed strategic communication to project unity, legality, and credibility in managing the UN Security Council snapback sanctions, using coordinated rhetoric, public diplomacy, and symbolic actions to frame their enforcement as multilateral, responsible, and norm-driven. The study concluded that the E3 effectively employed strategic communication to project unity, legality, and credibility, demonstrating that coordinated messaging and symbolic actions are central to influencing perceptions and reinforcing authority in nuclear diploma. The study recommended that E3 should strengthen coordinated strategic communication through the European External Action Service (EEAS) and national foreign ministries to maintain consistent messaging and reinforce credibility in international diplomacy</p> Chigozi Eke Copyright (c) 2025 Language, Literature and Communication Journal 2025-11-13 2025-11-13 7 4 13 29