About the Journal
Journal Mission and Focus
Publishing Studies: Cultural Heritage and Information Science is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Nasirus Publishing twice annually (spring and fall issues). The journal publishes original research, theoretical discussions, and critical analysis in publishing history, cultural heritage studies, information science, library and archive management, and digital humanities.
Scope
The journal serves the mission of advancing scholarly research on the preservation, access, and interpretation of cultural materials and heritage in the Middle East and Central Asian regions. We adopt an interdisciplinary approach, welcoming contributions from history, sociology, anthropology, literature, art history, and museum studies that engage with publishing and information practices.
Article Types
The journal accepts manuscripts in the following categories: Research Article (8,000–12,000 words): original, peer-reviewed scholarly work; Review Article (6,000–10,000 words): a comprehensive analysis of current knowledge and scholarly discourse on a topic; Book Review (1,500–3,000 words): critical examination of recently published works of significance to the field; Archive Note (2,000–4,000 words): introduction and analysis of newly discovered or understudied archival collections; Translation (pre-approved only): translations of important articles previously published in other languages, identified with the translator’s name.
Publication Schedule
The journal publishes two issues annually: Spring issue (February–April) and Fall issue (August–October). Each issue typically contains 200–300 pages with 5–8 articles. Submission deadlines are three months prior to the intended publication date.
Language Policy
The journal accepts manuscripts in Turkish and English. Turkish manuscripts must include an English abstract (200–250 words) and keywords; English manuscripts must include Turkish abstracts and keywords. All published articles appear with abstracts in both languages on the journal platform.
Open Access and Licensing
The journal operates on a diamond open access model with no article processing charges (APC) or subscription fees to authors. Published articles are available under the Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. Readers are free to download, share, and create derivative works provided they attribute the author and distribute under the same license.
ISSN and Indexing
The journal holds the ISSN 2792-1182 (print) and 2792-1190 (electronic). All articles receive a DOI upon publication via Crossref. The journal is indexed in Google Scholar, DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), Web of Science (Emerging Sources Citation Index), and Scopus. In Turkey, it is registered with Dergi Park and YÖK BAM.
Submission Process Overview
1. Author registers on the online platform and links ORCID. 2. Manuscript is submitted with cover page removed and copyright transfer agreement. 3. Editorial office conducts initial screening within two weeks. 4. Qualified manuscripts proceed to double-blind peer review (6–8 weeks typical). 5. Editor notifies author of decision based on reviewer reports. 6. Accepted manuscripts enter production contract and copyediting.