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Cultural Anthropology

Published by American Anthropological Association in United States

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Cultural Anthropology is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by American Anthropological Association in United States. Its ISSN is 1548-1360 (online) and 0886-7356. It uses double anonymous peer review. It is indexed in Scopus, Crossref and Google Scholar. Articles are published under a CC BY-NC licence and authors retain copyright without restriction.

Article processing charge: None — free to publish
Open access: Yes, fully open access
ISSN (online): 1548-1360
ISSN (print): 0886-7356
Publisher: American Anthropological Association
Country: United States
Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Licence: CC BY-NC
Time to publication: 52 weeks (average)
Open access since: 2014
Indexed in: Scopus, Crossref, Google Scholar
Other fees: Yes — see journal site
Waiver policy: Not applicable (no fees charged)

Indexing and abstracting

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Policies and practices

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Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Plagiarism screening: No
Licence: CC BY-NC
Author retains copyright: Yes
Persistent identifiers: DOI
Preservation: CLOCKSS, Portico, Scholars Portal
Deposit policy: Open Policy Finder
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 52 weeks
Open access since: 2014

Charges to authors

Article processing charge: None; This journal does not charge an APC.
Other fees: Yes; Submission, page or similar charges may apply — check the journal. Fee details

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cultural Anthropology charge an article processing charge?

No. Cultural Anthropology charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It does record other charges, such as submission or page fees — check the journal website for current details.

Is Cultural Anthropology peer reviewed?

Yes. Cultural Anthropology uses double anonymous peer review. A documented peer review process is required for a journal to be listed in this directory.

Where is Cultural Anthropology indexed?

Cultural Anthropology is recorded in this directory as indexed in Scopus, Crossref 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 Cultural Anthropology?

Cultural Anthropology reports an average of 52 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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