Aims & Scope

The Ases International Journal of Culture, Art and Literature (ASES JCAL) aims to contribute to the advancement of culture, art, and literature by publishing interdisciplinary, original, and high-quality research articles that address contemporary academic debates at both national and international levels. In an era shaped by globalization, digital transformation, and intensified cultural interaction, the journal seeks to provide a scholarly platform capable of examining cultural, artistic, and literary phenomena beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.

ASES JCAL is established to respond to the growing need for academic studies that integrate theoretical, historical, and empirical perspectives while situating local, regional, and national case studies within broader transnational and comparative frameworks. By doing so, the journal aims to bridge culturally specific research with global academic discussions and to contribute to the production of internationally relevant scholarly knowledge.

The journal does not focus solely on theoretical approaches; it also welcomes studies that analyze cultural and artistic productions, aesthetic practices, and language and literature within their social, economic, political, historical, and technological contexts. In this respect, ASES JCAL promotes comprehensive and critical evaluations of culture, art, and literature that are relevant to both academic research and applied practices.

ASES JCAL encourages submissions from academics and researchers across different disciplines who engage with culture, art, and literature through interdisciplinary and methodologically sound approaches. The journal seeks to foster cross-cultural dialogue and intellectual exchange by bringing together diverse scholarly traditions and perspectives.

The main areas covered by the journal include, but are not limited to, the following fields:

Cultural Studies:
Cultural theories and methodologies, cultural identity, multiculturalism, cultural interaction, cultural policies, political culture, economic culture, communication and culture, popular and entertainment culture, food culture, belief and culture, health and culture, folklore, entrepreneurship culture, tourism and cultural tourism, urbanization policies, urban culture, urban transformation, gender and culture, migration and culture.

Art Studies:
Philosophy of art, art history, sociology of art, art education, painting, sculpture, architecture, music culture, performing arts, opera, ballet, theatre, traditional Turkish arts, decorative arts, calligraphy, ceramics, glass, textiles, fashion design, graphic design, industrial design, contemporary art movements, digital art, new media art, and the use of technology in artistic production.

Literary Studies:
Literary theories and criticism, comparative literature, folk literature, classical Turkish literature, modern Turkish literature, world literatures, linguistics, history of language, textual analysis, literature and society, literature and culture, literature and identity, translation studies, discourse analysis, and the interaction between language and culture.

In addition to these areas, ASES JCAL also accepts original and innovative studies from related disciplines that demonstrate methodological rigor, contribute meaningfully to the literature, and offer new theoretical or empirical perspectives on culture, art, and literature.

ASES International Journal of Culture, Art and Literature (ASES JCAL) publishes scholarly articles in Turkish, English, Russian, and various Turkic languages. The journal aims to promote intercultural and multilingual academic dialogue in the fields of culture, art, and literature, particularly among regions sharing historical, linguistic, and cultural ties.

All submitted manuscripts are initially evaluated by the editors in terms of compliance with the journal’s aims and scope, writing guidelines, and ethical standards, including plagiarism screening. Manuscripts deemed suitable are then subjected to a double-blind peer-review process and evaluated by at least two independent referees based on scientific originality, methodological adequacy, contribution to the literature, ethical compliance, and language quality.