The Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies (now SOAS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of SOAS University of London. It covers a wide range of subjects related to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, including history, politics, anthropology, linguistics, religion, and art history. The journal aims to publish original research that contributes to the understanding of these regions.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
HistoryQ1
Cultural StudiesQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Asian Studies
Scopus Categories
HistoryCultural Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Chinese history and philosophyEurasian Exchange NetworksIslamic Studies and HistoryArchaeology and Historical StudiesAfrican history and culture analysisHistorical and Linguistic StudiesIndian and Buddhist StudiesLinguistics and language evolutionGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesAncient Near East History