The Journal of Sophia Asian Studies | The Sophia University Institute of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies (IAAMES)

First published in 1983. Issued once a year, every December. B5 size, each issue contains approx. 200 pages. The languages used are Japanese (with a synopsis in English since Vol. 2) and English, French, and others. We accept submissions from Institute Fellows and other researchers (subject to screening).

It includes articles, research notes, documents, reports on research activities, etc., relating to Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Since Vol.11 (1993), each issue includes a Special Feature. The Journal of Sophia Asian Studies has been changed to as Sophia Journal of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies from No.34.

The latest issue is Vol.42 (2024), featuring “ Challenges Facing Transnational Migrant Families:Integration, Reintegration, and Those Who Remain Behind”.


Publications Sophia Journal of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies(The Journal of Sophia Asian Studies) Rules for Submission Contents of the latest volume List of Titles Electronic Edition Occasional Papers(Monograph Series) Rules for Submission List of Titles&Electronic Edition SOIAS Research Paper Series List of Titles Other Publications License Conditions of the Institute of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies for Papers Contained in Its Publications	Sophia Journal of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies(The Journal of Sophia Asian Studies) First published in 1983. Issued once a year, every December. B5 size, each issue contains approx. 200 pages. The languages used are Japanese (with a synopsis in English since Vol. 2) and English, French, and others. We accept submissions from Institute Fellows and other researchers (subject to screening). It includes articles, research notes, documents, reports on research activities, etc., relating to Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Since Vol.11 (1993), each issue includes a Special Feature. The Journal of Sophia Asian Studies has been changed to as Sophia Journal of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies from No.34. The latest issue is Vol.42 (2024), featuring “ Challenges Facing Transnational Migrant Families:Integration, Reintegration, and Those Who Remain Behind”.

Sophia Journal of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies(The Journal of Sophia Asian Studies)