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Manuscript Studies

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Published by University of Pennsylvania Press in United States

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Manuscript Studies is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by University of Pennsylvania Press in United States. Its ISSN is 2380-1190 (online) and 2381-5329. It uses double anonymous peer review. It is indexed in Scopus, Crossref and Google Scholar. Articles are published under a CC BY-NC-ND 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): 2380-1190
ISSN (print): 2381-5329
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Country: United States
Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Licence: CC BY-NC-ND
Time to publication: 39 weeks (average)
Open access since: 2024
Indexed in: Scopus, Crossref, Google Scholar
Other fees: None
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-ND
Author retains copyright: Yes
Machine-readable licensing: Yes
Persistent identifiers: DOI
Preservation: LOCKSS, Portico
Deposit policy: https://www.pennpress.org
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 39 weeks
Open access since: 2024

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 Manuscript Studies charge an article processing charge?

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

Is Manuscript Studies peer reviewed?

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

Where is Manuscript Studies indexed?

Manuscript Studies 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 Manuscript Studies?

Manuscript Studies reports an average of 39 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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