Yes, the following things indicate that the article is scholarly:

• The authors are affiliated with universities.
• The text constains a substantial number of references.
• The article is published in a peer-reviewed journal: Peer review information.

Since the article is indexed in the MLA International Bibliography, we can assume that it does not originate from a predatory journal. The fact that it is also published by the reputable academic publisher Cambridge University Press provides further indication of this.