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Names

Names: A Journal of Onomastics

Published by University Library System, University of Pittsburgh in United States

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Summary and key facts

Names is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by University Library System, University of Pittsburgh in United States. Its ISSN is 1756-2279 (online) and 0027-7738. It uses 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.

Article processing charge
None — free to publish
Open access
Yes, fully open access
ISSN (online)
1756-2279
ISSN (print)
0027-7738
Publisher
University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
Country
United States
Peer review
Anonymous peer review
Licence
CC BY
Time to publication
52 weeks (average)
Open access since
2021
Articles indexed
2,391
Indexed in
Scopus, Crossref, Google Scholar
Other fees
Yes — see journal site
Waiver policy
Not applicable (no fees charged)

Indexing and abstracting

Recorded coverage for this journal. Verify with each database before relying on it for a research assessment exercise.

Policies and practices

What this journal publicly states about its own practices. Links go to the journal's own statements.

Peer review
Anonymous peer review
Plagiarism screening
No
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
52 weeks
Open access since
2021

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 Names charge an article processing charge?

No. Names 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 Names peer reviewed?

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

Where is Names indexed?

Names 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 Names?

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

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