Open Cultural Studies

Scope & Guideline

Empowering Voices, Enriching Cultures

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Open Cultural Studies with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2451-3474
PublisherDE GRUYTER POLAND SP Z O O
Support Open AccessYes
CountryGermany
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2017 to 2024
AbbreviationOPEN CULT STUD / Open Cult. Stud.
Frequency1 issue/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressBOGUMILA ZUGA 32A STR, 01-811 WARSAW, MAZOVIA, POLAND

Aims and Scopes

Open Cultural Studies is dedicated to exploring the intersections of culture, society, and various forms of expression through interdisciplinary research. The journal aims to present diverse methodologies and perspectives that contribute to cultural studies, with a strong emphasis on contemporary issues and their implications.
  1. Interdisciplinary Cultural Analysis:
    The journal encourages research that bridges multiple disciplines, including literature, art, sociology, and environmental studies, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of cultural phenomena.
  2. Focus on Contemporary Issues:
    Research often addresses pressing contemporary issues such as disability, environmental concerns, and the impacts of pandemics, reflecting the journal's commitment to relevance and social engagement.
  3. Exploration of Non-Human Agency:
    The journal uniquely explores themes of non-human agency, particularly in relation to ecological and technological contexts, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human and non-human entities.
  4. Intersectionality in Cultural Narratives:
    Open Cultural Studies promotes discussions surrounding intersectionality, examining how various identities (e.g., gender, race, class) interact within cultural narratives and practices.
  5. Cultural Translation and Adaptation:
    The journal includes research on cultural translation and adaptation processes, particularly how cultural products are transformed across different contexts and languages.
Open Cultural Studies is witnessing significant trends and emerging themes that reflect current societal shifts and academic interests. These themes underscore the journal's adaptability and commitment to addressing contemporary challenges.
  1. Ecocriticism and Environmental Studies:
    Recent publications highlight a growing interest in ecocriticism, exploring the interactions between culture and the environment, and emphasizing the importance of non-human agency and ecological awareness.
  2. Disability Studies:
    There is an emerging focus on disability studies, examining representations of disability in literature and media, as well as societal attitudes towards disability, reflecting a broader cultural dialogue.
  3. Cultural Responses to Pandemics:
    The journal has increasingly published works that analyze cultural narratives surrounding pandemics, particularly COVID-19, assessing how literature and media respond to and shape societal understandings of health crises.
  4. Transnational and Postcolonial Perspectives:
    There is a trend towards exploring transnational identities and postcolonial critiques, reflecting the complexities of migration and cultural exchange in a globalized world.
  5. Digital Culture and Technology:
    Emerging themes include the impact of digital culture and technology on human interaction and cultural practices, highlighting how virtual environments shape contemporary cultural experiences.

Declining or Waning

While Open Cultural Studies has a broad range of topics, certain themes have seen a decline in prominence over time. This reflects the evolving landscape of cultural studies and shifting academic interests.
  1. Traditional Literary Criticism:
    There appears to be a waning interest in conventional literary criticism, as the journal increasingly favors interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate broader socio-cultural contexts.
  2. Historical Perspectives:
    Themes focused on historical analysis, particularly those that do not connect to contemporary issues, have become less frequent, indicating a shift towards more current and applicable cultural studies.
  3. Static Cultural Practices:
    Research that examines static or traditional cultural practices without considering their dynamic nature and transformation in modern contexts is becoming less prevalent.
  4. Overemphasis on Western Canon:
    The journal has shifted away from an overemphasis on the Western literary canon, as it increasingly seeks to diversify perspectives and include global cultural narratives.
  5. Narrowly Defined Gender Studies:
    While gender studies remain a significant theme, there is a noticeable decline in research that does not engage with broader intersectional frameworks, suggesting a movement towards more inclusive and expansive discussions.

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