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International Journal of Speleology

IJS

Published by University of South Florida Libraries in United States

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International Journal of Speleology is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by University of South Florida Libraries in United States. Its ISSN is 1827-806X (online) and 0392-6672. 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. 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): 1827-806X
ISSN (print): 0392-6672
Publisher: University of South Florida Libraries
Country: United States
Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Licence: CC BY-NC
Time to publication: 12 weeks (average)
Open access since: 2002
Articles indexed: 523
Indexed in: Scopus, Crossref, Google Scholar
Other fees: None
Waiver policy: Not applicable (no fees charged)

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Policies and practices

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Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Plagiarism screening: Yes
Licence: CC BY-NC
Author retains copyright: Yes
Machine-readable licensing: Yes
Persistent identifiers: DOI
Preservation: LOCKSS, Portico
Deposit policy: Open Policy Finder
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 12 weeks
Open access since: 2002

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 International Journal of Speleology charge an article processing charge?

No. International Journal of Speleology charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It also records no other fees such as submission or page charges.

Is International Journal of Speleology peer reviewed?

Yes. International Journal of Speleology uses double anonymous peer review. A documented peer review process is required for a journal to be listed in this directory.

Where is International Journal of Speleology indexed?

International Journal of Speleology 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 International Journal of Speleology?

International Journal of Speleology reports an average of 12 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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