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Journal of Sonic Studies

Leiden University Press (LUP) · Netherlands

eISSN2212-6252
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
58
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total58
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Aims & Scope

The Journal of Sonic Studies (JSS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes research on all aspects of sound and listening. It aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue between scholars and practitioners in fields such as musicology, sound studies, anthropology, sociology, media studies, cultural studies, art history, and performance studies. JSS welcomes submissions that explore the social, cultural, political, and aesthetic dimensions of sound and listening, as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to the field of sonic studies. The journal is particularly interested in research that engages with contemporary issues and debates in sonic culture, including but not limited to soundscape ecology, sound art, digital sound, sound and identity, sound and technology, and the politics of sound.

General Information

Country / RegionNetherlands
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published—
StatusActive
Total Publications—
Publisher OrgLeiden University Press (LUP)
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY-SA
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/12 · 67%
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Do you know the journal / publisher?
Leiden University Press (LUP)
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2212-6252
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Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Diverse Musicological StudiesMusic Technology and Sound StudiesMusic History and CultureSound Studies and AuralityNoise Effects and ManagementMusicology and Musical AnalysisCybernetics and Technology in SocietyTheatre and Performance StudiesArt, Politics, and ModernismRadio, Podcasts, and Digital Media

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Sonic Studies

Is Journal of Sonic Studies a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Journal of Sonic Studies: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Journal of Sonic Studies?

Journal of Sonic Studies is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Journal of Sonic Studies indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Sonic Studies is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Journal of Sonic Studies?

The Journal of Sonic Studies (JSS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes research on all aspects of sound and listening. It aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue between scholars and practitioners in fields such as musicology, sound studies, anthropology, sociology, media studies, cultural studies, art history, and performance studies. JSS welcomes submissions that explore the social, cultural, political, and aesthetic dimensions of sound and listening, as well as theoretical and methodological contributions to the field of sonic studies. The journal is par

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