Bolivian Studies Journal

Aims & Scope

The Bolivian Studies Journal is an international, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, open access journal published by the University Library System, University of Pittsburgh.

While interdisciplinary in scope and publication, the journal particularly aims to disseminate research knowledge produced in Bolivia and make it widely accessible.

The journal also welcomes original and innovative research that will stimulate critical thought on the current and future role of Bolivia in the new millennium.

The journal publishes in Spanish, English, Português and indigenous languages.

We welcome research articles, review articles, case studies, discussions and interviews in the areas of Andean Studies, Amazonian Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Activism, Cultural Studies, Education, Ethnography, Feminism, History, Indigeneity, Law Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Queer Studies, Sociology, and Visual Arts.

The criteria for acceptance and publication of a manuscript will be originality, theoretical rigor, analytical capacity, and interest to a wide audience of readers.

BSJ does not charge submission or article processing fees.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

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.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Afro and Indigenous Life-Visions in/and Politics. (De)colonial Perspectives in Bolivia and Ecuador

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Catherine

• Cosmovivencia Andina. Vivir y convivir en armonía integral – Suma Qamaña

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Simón

• Despatriarcalización. Una respuesta categórica del feminismo comunitario (descolonizando la vida)

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Julieta

• Bolivian Oil and Natural Gas under State and Private Control, 1910-2010

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Herbert S., José Alejandro

• Bolivia hoy: rupturas, inercias y desafios

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Pablo

• Estado Plurinacional: entre el nuevo proyecto y la factualidad neocolonial

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Pablo

• What Drives Evo’s Attempts to Remain in Power? A Psychological Explanation

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Ignacio

• Conexiones revolucionarias: repercusiones de la expropiación petrolera mexicana en Bolivia, 1938

  Citation: 4

  Authors: María Cecilia

• Racial Ideologies, State Bureaucracy, and Decolonization in Bolivia

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Marcelo A.

• The Decolonization of Bolivia's Antinarcotics Policy

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Alba