Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Cultural Studies (UKAD) is an international peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that aims to publish original, high-quality scientific studies in the fields of culture and human sciences. The journal provides a platform for theoretical and applied research that examines the relationships between individuals, society, and culture through multi-dimensional approaches, encouraging studies that address culture in both historical and contemporary contexts.

UKAD supports culturally based research that is directly or indirectly related to various fields of social sciences such as psychology, sociology, education, philosophy, history, geography, language and literature, archaeology, anthropology, art, law, communication, and philology. The journal prioritizes studies with high theoretical depth and methodological diversity, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

The journal publishes qualitative and quantitative research articles, meta-analysis studies, systematic reviews, and review articles that contribute to the field. The basic requirement for submitted articles is that they be original, not previously published elsewhere, and have scientific contribution potential. UKAD, which is published in Turkish and English, is published twice a year—in May and December. All submission, review, and publication processes are conducted through a double-blind peer review system, and no processing or publication fees are charged to authors.

The International Journal of Cultural Studies has developed its publication philosophy by drawing on the institutional heritage and academic expertise of the Sociology department. UKAD aims to combine this traditional foundation with contemporary social science perspectives to encourage the production of new knowledge, expand areas of scientific interaction, and contribute to the international academic community.