Journal profile · LITERATURE, BRITISH ISLES
Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance
ISSN 2083-8530 · eISSN 2300-7605 · Sciendo · Poland
Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance: CAS Zone 4 · Literature (2025 upgraded edition); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 13 weeks (community reports); 27 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance is published by Sciendo and is in Zone 4 of Literature in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Shakespeare, Adaptation, and Literary Criticism, Theatre and Performance Studies and Philippine History and Culture, together about 52.9% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aims and Scope of the Journal Multicultural Shakespeare is an international journal devoted to Shakespearean studies; it is a forum in which researchers, especially those from non-English-speaking backgrounds, can air local concerns and themes that contribute to the creation and understanding of Shakespeare as a global phenomenon. Initially devoted mainly to translations, Multicultural Shakespeare developed into a publication mediating vigorous discussions on the adaptation of Shakespeare’s texts, their ontology and cross-cultural significance. It created an opportunity to present the universal dimension of Shakespeare’s works by focusing on the local values found in diverse cultures of the world. Multicultural Shakespeare appeared for the first time in 1972 as "Shakespeare Translation" on the initiative of Professor Toshikazu Oyama, the President of Seijo University in Japan. Since then, it has undergone various changes. In 1986 it became "Shakespeare Worldwide: Translation and Adaptation," whose editor was Professor Yoshiko Kawachi, and in 2003, it took on its present title (and since then was edited by Professor Yoshiko Kawachi and Professor Krystyna Kujawińska Courtney). Since 2023, the journal's Co-editors-in-chief have been Professor Yoshiko Kawachi and Dr Monika Sosnowska, who served as the journal's academic secretary. From its very beginning, Multicultural Shakespeare has aroused interest around the world and attracted many prominent scholars, soon becoming an important publication in Shakespeare studies on a global scale. First printed in Japan, now published in Łódź, Poland, Multicultural Shakespeare seeks co-operation with people who make, teach or simply enjoy theatre and literature, and who are interested in addressing the problems of translating, staging, reading and teaching Shakespeare worldwide. We welcome contributions in various areas of Shakespearean studies, page and stage renditions of his plays; translations, critical analyses, book and theatre reviews. Thematic issues: – vol. 16 (2017) „(Re)Translations: Diachronic and Synchronic Perspectives on Giving New Voice to Shakespeare” (red. Lily Kahn, Márta Minier)– vol. 15 (2017) „Shakespeare in Cross-Cultural Spaces” (red. Robert Sawyer, Varsha Panjwani)– vol. 14 (2016) „Shakespeare in Modern Japan” (red. Yoshiko Kawachi)– vol. 13 (2016) „Shakespeare, National Origins and Nationality” (red. José Manuel González)– vol. 12 (2015) “Diversity and Homogeneity: Shakespeare and the Politics of
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): LITERATURE, BRITISH ISLES
Editor-in-chief Yoshiko KawachiPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 5%); most named United States 6, Japan 6, Poland 5, Mainland China 2, United Kingdom 2 (37 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Shakespeare, Adaptation, and Literary CriticismArts and Humanities29%
- Theatre and Performance StudiesArts and Humanities12.8%
- Philippine History and CultureSocial Sciences11.1%
- Historical Art and Culture StudiesArts and Humanities6.2%
- Translation Studies and PracticesArts and Humanities6%
- Joseph Conrad and LiteratureArts and Humanities3.7%
- Theater, Performance, and Music HistoryArts and Humanities3.4%
- Irish and British StudiesSocial Sciences2.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Literature Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Literature, British Isles | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Literature Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Literature | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Literature, British Isles | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 0.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.1LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.79LetPub ·
- h-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.02OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 381 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 | 29 | 29 | 1 |
| 2023 | 36 | 36 | 3 |
| 2022 | 35 | 35 | 10 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 | 20 |
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 13 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 13 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, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| 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)
Article types accepted1
- editorialThe Editorial Board of the Multicultural Shakespeare: Translation, Appropriation and Performance recommends preparing papers according to the guidelines present…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, Open access, Peer review
- Publication ethics cope
Most read in 90 days Toward “Reciprocal Legitimation” between Shakespeare’s Works and Manga 545 Kabbalah, "Dybbuks", and the Religious Posthuman in the Shakespearean Worlds of "Twin Peaks" 531 From Social Justice to Metaphor: The Whitening of Othello in the Russian Imagination 521 A Cognitive Approach to Shakespeare Plays in Immersive Theatre: With a Special Focus on Punchdrunk’s "Sleep No More" i…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
The basic license for publishing articles in the journal is CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 (Attribution – Non-Commercial Use – No Derivatives). At the author's request it is possible to publish it under the CC-BY (Attribution) license.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
The review process is arranged by double-blind system. Every text is subject to at least two reviews. Journals of the University of Lodz are publishing scientific articles only after double-blind review, language and technical edition. We do not share our articles in pre-publication. Submissions are accepted all year round unless a definite date is stated, usually in the case of thematic volumes. …
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
- Sciendo
- Country or region
- Poland
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2083-8530
- Electronic ISSN
- 2300-7605
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 31, Issue 46 (2025)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- 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
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance
What CAS zone is Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance is in Zone 4 of Literature, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Literature, British Isles. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Literature. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance?
Authors report an average review time of about 13 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.
Where are the editorial board members of Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance based?
Of the 37 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (6), Japan (6) and Poland (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance open access, and what is the APC?
Multicultural Shakespeare-Translation Appropriation and Performance 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, OpenAlex, Publisher website, 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .