Aims and Scope

Anthropology: Open Access is a scholarly journal that aims to promote the study of human societies, cultures, and their development through interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange. Our journal welcomes original contributions from researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the field of anthropology and related disciplines. The following are the key areas of focus within our aims and scope:

1. Cultural Anthropology: We encourage research that explores the diversity of human cultures, examining topics such as social structures, kinship systems, religious beliefs, rituals, cultural practices, and the impact of globalization on local cultures.

2. Biological Anthropology: We welcome studies that investigate human biological variation, evolution, and adaptation. This includes research on human genetics, primatology, human paleontology, forensic anthropology, and the study of human remains.

3. Archaeology: We invite contributions that delve into the study of past human societies through the analysis of material remains. This includes archaeological fieldwork, artifact analysis, cultural heritage management, and the interpretation of archaeological sites and landscapes.

4. Linguistic Anthropology: We encourage research that explores the relationship between language, culture, and society. This includes studies on language diversity, language change, sociolinguistics, language ideologies, and the intersection of language with identity and power.

5. Applied Anthropology: We welcome research that applies anthropological theories, methods, and insights to address contemporary social issues. This includes studies on community development, public health, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and social justice.

6. Cross-Cultural Studies: We encourage research that compares and contrasts cultural practices, social institutions, and belief systems across different societies. Such studies contribute to a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, human universals, and the dynamics of cultural change.

7. Human-Environment Interactions: We invite research that explores the complex relationships between humans and their environments. This includes studies on environmental anthropology, human ecology, the impact of climate change on societies, and sustainable resource management.

Anthropology: Open Access is committed to promoting open and inclusive scholarly communication. We publish original research articles, reviews, critical essays, editorials, book reviews, and interviews to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and encourage scholarly dialogue within the field of anthropology.

We invite researchers and scholars to contribute their work to Anthropology: Open Access, providing a platform for the exchange of ideas, the advancement of anthropological knowledge, and the promotion of cross-cultural understanding.