Zagros Folklore Studies

Zagros Folklore Studies

The Zagros Folklore Studies is a biannual scholarly publication issued by the Lorestanology at Lorestan University. The journal is dedicated to publishing original research in diverse fields related to popular culture, including customs and traditions, folk literature, folklore, music, traditional arts, history, archaeology, linguistics, and other social and cultural manifestations of the Zagros region.


Publication Details

  • Place of Publication: Iran

  • Publisher: Lorestan University

  • Year of Inaugural Issue: 2026

  • Frequency: Biannual

  • Languages: Bilingual (Persian & English)

  • Peer Review Process: Double-blind, electronic; minimum of two reviewers

  • Initial Editorial Screening: Within one week

  • Review Duration: 1–2 months

  • Article Processing and Publication Charges: None

  • Access Policy: Open access (full text available)

  • Plagiarism Screening: Yes (Samim Noor, HemtaJoo)

  • Email: zagfolk@lu.ac.ir