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The Journal of Asian Studies (JAS)

A project of Duke University Press (see other related projects).

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The Journal of Asian Studies (JAS) has played a defining role in the field of Asian studies for over 65 years. JAS publishes the very best empirical and multidisciplinary work on Asia, spanning the arts, history, literature, the social sciences, and cultural studies. Experts around the world turn to this quarterly journal for the latest in-depth scholarship on Asia's past and present, for its extensive book reviews, and for its state-of-the-field essays on established and emerging topics. With coverage reaching from South and Southeast Asia to China, Inner Asia, and Northeast Asia, JAS welcomes broad comparative and transnational studies as well as essays emanating from fine-grained historical, cultural, political, or literary research and interpretation. The journal also publishes clusters of papers representing new and vibrant discussions on specific themes and issues.

Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 1941

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication
Published 4 x per year

AI Policy

AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details)

Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: 8,000 - 10,000 words.

Styles:

Academic, Critical.

Topics:

History: History of countries/regions, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Performing Arts: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Politics/Political Science: International relations, See guidelines.
Social Sciences: See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Sociology: Cultural sociology, See guidelines.
Visual Arts: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 11 Sep 2026

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