Journal of Arts and Social Sciences

Journal of Arts and Social Sciences is published by Sultan Qaboos University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Media Studies and Communication, Language, Linguistics, Cultural Analysis and Islamic Thought and Society Studies, together about 20.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)

The Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (JASS) is an open-access, refereed journal that promotes scholarly research on the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Special focus is given to articles that support interdisciplinary studies or contribute to area studies of the Arab world and beyond. The journal publishes original research, including theoretical and applied contributions. JASS is dedicated to publishing scholarship that responds to contemporary social, cultural, historical, and economic realities through empirical and critical studies. It welcomes scholarship that deepens our understanding of human societies, their changes over time, and the respective intellectual traditions that emerged in relation to such societies and their transformations. Core Disciplines JASS is an interdisciplinary, selective journal in the arts and social sciences, covering research on (but not limited to): Sociology and Social Work – Studies on social structures, community development, social policies, and welfare interventions. Historical Analysis and Cultural Studies – Research on historiography, heritage preservation, and socio-cultural changes. Linguistics and Literature – Studies in Arabic and English linguistics, translation, discourse analysis, and literary criticism. Political Science and International Relations – Research on governance, diplomacy, public policy, and political philosophy. Economic and Development Studies – Analyses of economic policies, sustainable development, and financial systems. Psychological and Behavioral Studies – Research on cognition, mental well-being, and social psychology. Information Studies and Digital Culture – Studies on knowledge management, digitalization, and the impact of information systems on society. The journal remains committed to publishing high-quality empirical and theoretical articles that contribute to academic debates within these disciplines. While it is open to interdisciplinary work, the primary focus is on research that aligns with its core academic fields to maintain a clear scope and scholarly identity. JASS also welcomes review articles addressing emerging trends and challenges relevant to the scope of the journal. All articles must be original and unpublished and should contribute to the body of knowledge in a field. The Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (JASS) publishes a wide range of scholarly works, including research articles, review articles, theoretical papers, case studies, and book reviews. The

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Database indexing

DOAJLetPub

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Impact

h-index

6OpenAlex · 2026-11-01

i10-index

3OpenAlex · 2026-11-01

2-year mean citedness

0.04OpenAlex · 2026-11-01

Share of gold OA articles

0%LetPub · 2026-11-01

Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.

Average review time (community reports)

about 8 weeksLetPub · 2026-11-01

Submission to publication (journal-reported)

about 16 weeksDOAJ · 2026-11-01

Peer review

Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ

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Publisher

Sultan Qaboos University

Country or region

Oman

Language

English, Arabic

ISSN

2312-1270

Electronic ISSN

2522-2279

Latest issue on the website

Volume 17, Issue 3 (2026)

Official links

• Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
• Submission system ↗Publisher website
• Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
• Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
• Special issues ↗Publisher website
• APC information ↗DOAJ
• Open access statement ↗DOAJ
• License & copyright ↗DOAJ
• Peer review process ↗DOAJ
• Editorial board ↗DOAJ
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