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Geographica Helvetica

Published by Copernicus Publications in Germany

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Geographica Helvetica is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by Copernicus Publications in Germany. Its ISSN is 2194-8798 (online) and 0016-7312. It uses double anonymous peer review. It is indexed in Scopus, Crossref 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): 2194-8798
ISSN (print): 0016-7312
Publisher: Copernicus Publications
Country: Germany
Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Licence: CC BY
Time to publication: 53 weeks (average)
Open access since: 1946
Articles indexed: 2,259
Indexed in: Scopus, Crossref, Google Scholar
Other fees: None
Waiver policy: Yes

Indexing and abstracting

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Policies and practices

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Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Plagiarism screening: Yes
Licence: CC BY
Author retains copyright: Yes
Machine-readable licensing: Yes
Persistent identifiers: DOI
Preservation: CLOCKSS, LOCKSS, Portico, Library of Congress
Deposit policy: Open Policy Finder
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 53 weeks
Open access since: 1946

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 Geographica Helvetica charge an article processing charge?

No. Geographica Helvetica charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It also records no other fees such as submission or page charges.

Is Geographica Helvetica peer reviewed?

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

Where is Geographica Helvetica indexed?

Geographica Helvetica 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 Geographica Helvetica?

Geographica Helvetica reports an average of 53 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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