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The Georgian Journal of American Studies is a scholarly, peer-reviewed publication. Each manuscript submitted to the journal is evaluated by a minimum of two independent reviewers. The journal welcomes original scholarly contributions in the fields of Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary American Studies, including: history and politics, American-Georgian relations, culture and social issues. Furthermore, American Studies encompasses not only the United States, but also Latin America and Canada.
As a professional academic platform, GJAS seeks to foster the exchange of theoretical perspectives, research findings, and practical insights across various disciplines within the American Studies. It provides opportunities for scholarly communication and publication at pre-doctoral and post-doctoral levels.
The journal operates under the name GJAS (Georgian Journal of American Studies), a distinctive title that is unlikely to cause confusion or misidentification among prospective authors and readers.
The journal is bilingual and published in Georgian and in English. Submissions are accepted in both languages, and all published contributions appear in the same languages.
Year of establishment: 2002 (The journal was originally titled “Journal of American Studies”)
E-ISSN: 1512-1585
DOI registration: Crossref (10.55804/jtsu.1512.1585)
Annual submission period: December 1 – April 1.
Publication Fees
GJAS follows a no-fee publishing policy. Neither authors nor their affiliated institutions are charged for manuscript submission, editorial assessment, or publication. The journal does not impose any of the following fees:
- Submission fees;
- Editorial processing charges;
- Article Processing Charges (APCs);
- Page charges;
- Color reproduction charges.
Publication Schedule and Processing Times
The journal is published once a year, with each annual volume appearing during the final quarter of the calendar year.
The approximate timeframes associated with the editorial and publication process are as follows:
- Preliminary manuscript assessment: approximately 2 months;
- Peer-review process: approximately 2 months;
- Overall time from submission to publication: approximately 6 months.
Ownership and Management
The Georgian Journal of American Studies, GJSA, was established at the initiative of, and is operated by the Institute of American Studies at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (IASTSU), in partnership with the Georgian Association of American Studies (GASA)
The journal is managed by an Editor who is a full-time member of the TSU academic staff.
Governing body: Editorial Board (see: Editorial Board).
Editorial team/contact information: (see: Editorial Board).
Revenue and Financial Support
The journal's activities are supported institutionally. It does not generate revenue through author payments, as neither individual contributors nor their affiliated institutions are required to pay submission or publication fees.
Advertising and Direct Marketing
E-GJAS does not publish commercial advertisements and does not engage in direct marketing activities.
Publisher
GJAS is published by TSU Publishing House, an integral part of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Founded in 1933, the Publishing House contributes to the advancement of the University's academic, research, and educational activities. Its publications include scholarly and literary works, dictionaries, textbooks, monographs, academic collections, journals, and other educational and scientific materials.
Contact information:
14 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, Tbilisi 0176, Georgia
Telephone: +995 (32) 225 04 84 (extensions 6278, 6284, or 6283)
Website: https://www.tsu.ge/en/publishing-house
