Journal profile
MAST
ISSN 2691-1566 · University at Buffalo · United States
MAST: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 24 weeks (community reports); 8 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
MAST is published by University at Buffalo. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Art, Technology, and Culture, Visual Culture and Art Theory and Cybernetics and Technology in Society, together about 44.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Visual Arts and Performing Arts. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
MAST : The Journal of Media Art Study and Theory, is an online, diamond open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal dedicated to interdisciplinary scholarship in media studies. The journal bridges theory and practice by publishing work by scholars, artists, and artist-researchers working at the intersection of art, science, technology, and media theory. MAST supports diverse forms of research and publication, including traditional scholarly articles, practice-led and practice-based research, video essays, interviews, book reviews, and special issues engaging media, art, and technology. The journal is published digitally twice a year, in spring and fall.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 13, Canada 3, United Kingdom 1, Italy 1, Australia 1 (23 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Art, Technology, and CultureArts and Humanities18.8%
- Visual Culture and Art TheoryArts and Humanities13.5%
- Cybernetics and Technology in SocietyArts and Humanities11.8%
- Sound Studies and AuralityPsychology8.6%
- Cultural Studies and PostmodernismSocial Sciences7.4%
- Cinema History and CriticismArts and Humanities5.7%
- Media and Digital CommunicationComputer Science4.5%
- Art, Politics, and ModernismArts and Humanities3.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
CrossrefPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.1OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 4Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 101 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| 2025 | 8 | 8 | 14 |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 37 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 38 | 38 | 10 |
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.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 24 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Chicago
- Not considered
- received after the deadline
Article types accepted6, with length limits
- full paperhe editors at editors@mast-journal.org. Full Papers Full paper submissions must be between 5,000 and 6,000 words, including bibliography and footnotes, and must…main text ≤ 6,000 words
- full papersFull paper submissions must be between 5,000 and 6,000 words, including bibliography and footnotes, and must include an abstract (max. 250 words) with 5–8 keywo…Length not stated
- interviews and book/exhibition reviewsFor interviews and book/exhibition reviews, please contact the editors in advance and submit a short proposal.Length not stated
- practice-based studiesSubmissions in this category include an original media artwork accompanied by a short essay (1,000–2,000 words) that frames the work in relation to the issue’s …Length not stated
- reviewMAST uses a blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scholarly rigor of research articles. All submissions are first reviewed by the ed…Length not stated
- video essaysSubmissions in this category include a video essay and are not accompanied by a written essay.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools
Authors must disclose any use of generative AI tools in the preparation of submitted work, including uses related to writing, editing, image generation, translation, data analysis, or other research processes. AI tools may not be listed as authors, as authorship requires accountability for the integrity, originality, and accuracy of the work. Authors remain fully responsible for all submitted cont…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship
Authors retain copyright. Model summary
Authors retain the copyright and full publishing rights to their work.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Open Access, Copyright, and Licensing
CC BY 4.0 license. Model summary
MAST is a diamond open-access journal. All published content is made freely available to readers immediately upon publication, and no fees are charged to authors or readers. Authors retain the copyright and full publishing rights to their work. Authors may reuse or republish their article as part of a book or other materials, provided that acknowledgment is given to MAST as the original source and…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access, Copyright, and Licensing
Diamond open access; no fees to authors or readers. Model summary
MAST is a diamond open-access journal. All published content is made freely available to readers immediately upon publication, and no fees are charged to authors or readers. Authors retain the copyright and full publishing rights to their work. Authors may reuse or republish their article as part of a book or other materials, provided that acknowledgment is given to MAST as the original source and…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
Blind peer review. Model summary
MAST uses a blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scholarly rigor of research articles. All submissions are first reviewed by the editors, who assess whether the work fits the scope of the journal and the specific theme of the issue. Submissions that fall outside the journal’s scope, do not follow the submission guidelines, or do not meet the requirements of the issue m…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism
Zero-tolerance plagiarism policy. Model summary
MAST has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism and is committed to maintaining publication ethics based on original research, responsible authorship, and proper citation of sources. Authors are expected to follow the citation and documentation standards of Chicago Style, 17th edition. Any identified plagiarism, including unattributed use of another author’s words, ideas, images, or other material…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- University at Buffalo
- Country or region
- United States
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2691-1566
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about MAST
How long does peer review take at MAST?
Authors report an average review time of about 24 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of MAST?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Chicago. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of MAST based?
Of the 23 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (13), Canada (3) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index MAST?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, MAST is indexed in DOAJ.
Is MAST open access, and what is the APC?
MAST is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .