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African Human Rights Law Journal

Published by Pretoria University Law Press in South Africa

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African Human Rights Law Journal is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by Pretoria University Law Press in South Africa. Its ISSN is 1996-2096 (online) and 1609-073X. It uses peer review. It is indexed in Scopus and Google Scholar. Articles are published under a CC BY licence and authors retain copyright without restriction. The journal charges no other fees such as submission or page charges.

Article processing charge: None — free to publish
Open access: Yes, fully open access
ISSN (online): 1996-2096
ISSN (print): 1609-073X
Publisher: Pretoria University Law Press
Country: South Africa
Peer review: Peer review
Licence: CC BY
Time to publication: 24 weeks (average)
Open access since: 2001
Indexed in: Scopus, Google Scholar
Other fees: None
Waiver policy: Not applicable (no fees charged)

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Peer review: Peer review
Plagiarism screening: Yes
Licence: CC BY
Author retains copyright: Yes
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 24 weeks
Open access since: 2001

Charges to authors

Article processing charge: None; This journal does not charge an APC.
Other fees: None; No submission, page or colour charges recorded.

Fee policies change. Always confirm on the journal's own website before submitting.

Frequently asked questions

Does African Human Rights Law Journal charge an article processing charge?

No. African Human Rights Law Journal charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It also records no other fees such as submission or page charges.

Is African Human Rights Law Journal peer reviewed?

Yes. African Human Rights Law Journal uses peer review. A documented peer review process is required for a journal to be listed in this directory.

Where is African Human Rights Law Journal indexed?

African Human Rights Law Journal is recorded in this directory as indexed in Scopus and Google Scholar. Indexing coverage changes over time, so verify current status with the indexing database before relying on it.

How long does it take to publish in African Human Rights Law Journal?

African Human Rights Law Journal reports an average of 24 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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