Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change

Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change is published by Lectito Journals. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research and Public Administration in Developing Nations, together about 19.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)

The journal welcomes a wide range of scholarly contributions, including original research articles, theoretical essays, critical reviews, methodological papers, and in-depth case studies. Our interdisciplinary scope spans the breadth of the social sciences, often intersecting with the humanities, arts, and applied sciences. Core Areas of Inquiry Cultural Sociology and Anthropology Analysis of cultural production, consumption, and transmission. Exploration of identity, tradition, ritual, and symbolic systems. Comparative and cross-cultural studies of social change. Political Science and International Relations The cultural dimensions of governance, public policy, and political discourse. Social movements, activism, and resistance through cultural forms. Cultural diplomacy, nationalism, and transnational identity politics. Economics, Development, and Inequality Studies Cultural influences on economic behavior, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Social policy analysis incorporating cultural contexts. Cultural perspectives on poverty, inequality, and sustainable development. Media, Communication, and Digital Cultures The role of mass media, digital platforms, and algorithms in shaping culture. Online communities, digital activism, and information flows. Representations of identity, diversity, and social change in media. History and Historical Sociology Cultural interpretations of historical events and societal transformations. The politics of memory, heritage, and collective narratives. Historical trajectories of modernization, colonization, and decolonization. Education, Knowledge, and Pedagogy Intercultural education, multilingualism, and global citizenship. Pedagogical strategies for fostering cultural awareness and social responsibility. The role of education in transmitting and transforming cultural values. Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies Cultural constructions of gender and sexuality in diverse societies. Intersectional analysis of discrimination, empowerment, and activism. Changing norms and their impact on identity and equality. Urban, Environmental, and Migration Studies Cultural dimensions of urban development, gentrification, and community life. Environmental justice, climate activism, and sustainability movements. Migration, diaspora identities, and cultural integration. Law, Human Rights, and Ethics Interaction between cultural norms and formal legal systems. Cultural relativism and universal human rights debates. Ethical framework

From the journal's Aims & Scope

Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Cultural Studies

Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United Kingdom 5, India 5, United States 3, Spain 3, Malaysia 3 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website · 2026-11-01

CAS Journal Ranking

CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)

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Database indexing

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Impact

CiteScore 2026-06

0.9LetPub · 2026-11-01

SJR 2026-06

0.19LetPub · 2026-11-01

SNIP 2026-06

0.25LetPub · 2026-11-01

h-index

11OpenAlex · 2026-11-01

i10-index

13OpenAlex · 2026-11-01

2-year mean citedness

0.25OpenAlex · 2026-11-01

Share of gold OA articles

0%LetPub · 2026-11-01

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Average review time (community reports)

about 16 weeksLetPub · 2026-11-01

Peer review

Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub

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Publisher

Lectito Journals

Country or region

Netherlands

Language

English

ISSN

2589-1316

Latest issue on the website

Volume 11, Issue 3 (2026)

Official links

• Journal homepage ↗LetPub
• Author guidelines ↗LetPub
• Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
• Peer review process ↗LetPub
• Editorial board ↗LetPub