Aims & Scope

Bearing Witness: Joyce Carol Oates Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to exploring the works of Joyce Carol Oates and related subjects. Our primary aim is to advance knowledge and foster in-depth discussions about Oates's extensive literary project.

We welcome submissions on all aspects of Joyce Carol Oates's writing, with a particular interest in exploring lesser-studied works and genres. Our goal is to provide a platform for scholars to share their research and insights, contributing to a deeper understanding of Oates's literary legacy.

The journal is indexed in the MLA International Bibliography and DOAJ (The Directory of Open Access Journals), ensuring that our content is widely accessible and recognized within the academic community.

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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.


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This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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