'nsq

'nsq is published by Qatar University Press. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies, Legal and Regulatory Analysis and Military Technology and Strategies, together about 63.5% of its articles. Its main subfields are Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)

Ansaq in Arts and Humanities is a peer-reviewed regional journal focusing on multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies. It aspires to be a research lighthouse for the Middle East region, where various specialized knowledge fields in humanities, social sciences, and arts intersect. Research Scope: Ansaq encourages research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries and presents innovative perspectives beyond classical/traditional models, contributing to a deeper understanding of complex and compound phenomena. The journal welcomes contributions in the following fields: Linguistic Studies: The journal accepts fundamental linguistic research in various specialized subfields (syntax, semantics, pragmatics, semiotics, etc.) and interdisciplinary linguistic research, particularly in sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, cognitive linguistics, and neurolinguistics. Translation Studies: Ansaq in Arts and Humanities aims to create a knowledge space dedicated to translation, both in theory and practice. It provides researchers and interested scholars with a research platform to study translation theories in their philosophical, linguistic, and literary dimensions. This space also seeks to explore knowledge integrations between translation studies and other fields of knowledge, transcending the traditional boundaries of translation, and embracing historical, social, cultural, philosophical, and religious aspects of the translation act. Philosophical Research: The journal welcomes philosophical research that reconsiders traditional questions in epistemology, logic, ethics, philosophy of language, and mind through new approaches that challenge prevailing paradigms in philosophical thought. Media Studies: Ansaq encourages studies that examine the multifaceted relationship between media, communication, society, and culture, including communication theories, media content analysis, discourse analysis, and the effects of communication media on society. Identity and Cultural Studies: Ansaq attracts research work related to social identities and interpretative models that facilitate better understanding of the factors controlling identity formation and representation. The journal also encourages comparative cultural studies and the examination of cultural expression forms and interactions across various cultural or societal contexts. Literary and Critical Studies: The journal welcomes methodological studies related to literature and critical theories, enhancing

From the journal's Aims & Scope

Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Qatar 14, United States 3, Egypt 2, France 1, Canada 1 (25 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website · 2026-09-29

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Impact

h-index

2OpenAlex · 2026-10-01

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0OpenAlex · 2026-10-01

2-year mean citedness

0OpenAlex · 2026-10-01

Share of gold OA articles

0%LetPub · 2026-09-13

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Average review time (community reports)

about 26 weeksLetPub · 2026-09-13

Peer review

Double anonymous peer reviewLetPub

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Publisher

Qatar University Press

Country or region

Qatar

Language

English, French, Arabic

ISSN

2520-713X

Electronic ISSN

2520-7148

Official links

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• Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
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• Editorial board ↗LetPub