Aims and Scope of Journal of Folklore Research
The Journal of Folklore Research: An International Journal of Folklore and Ethnomusicology is a triannual peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on folklore, folklife, and ethnomusicology.
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Journal of Folklore Research Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | INDIANA UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 1983 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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