General CFP
An international biannual print and on-line publication of the American Studies Association of Turkey, the Journal of American Studies of Turkey (JAST) operates with a double-blind peer review system and publishes work in English by scholars of any nationality on American studies. JAST aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue by encouraging contributions that integrate perspectives from multiple disciplines, offering fresh insights into American culture, society, and institutions. Articles that explore the intersections of literature, history, art, music, film, politics, economics, popular culture, institutions, politics, economics, geography and related subjectsare welcomed to have a comprehensive understanding of the American experience.
In addition to original research articles, JAST offers a platform for interviews with prominent figures in American studies, critical reviews of books and films that reflect on contemporary cultural and academic debates. Standard book and film reviews should be no longer than 1,500 words although depending on the work being reviewed, they may be longer or shorter. Book/film reviewers should discuss the length of the review with the editors before writing.
JAST is indexed in the MLA International Bibliography, Index Islamicus and Jufo Portal. It appears in the Ulrich’s International Periodicals Directory and the MLA Directory of Periodicals. It can be accessed in print and online through Dergi Park database and ASAT website. It appears in the Ulrich’s International Periodicals Directory and the MLA Directory of Periodicals.
The copyright of all material published will be vested in the Journal of American Studies of Turkey unless otherwise specifically agreed. This copyright covers exclusive rights of publication of printed or electronic media. Contributors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any material for which they do not own copyright.
The deadline for the Spring 2026 issue is February 20, 2026.
Please see our submission guidelines for more information.
Please use the DERGIPARK link for general submissions: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/pub/jast
Correspondence should be directed to:
Dr. Nisa Harika Güzel Köşker, Editor-in-Chief
Ankara University, Turkey
Dr. Tarık Tansu Yiğit, Editor
Başkent University, Turkey
Dr. Duygu Beste Başer Özcan, Editor
Hacettepe University, Turkey
Dr. Cem Kılıçarslan, Managing Editor/ Reviews Editor
Hacettepe University, Turkey
Imprint Address: American Studies Association of Turkey, Cinnah Caddesi No. 20, Kat 4, Oda 48, Kavaklıdere,
Ankara, Turkey