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South African Journal of Chemistry

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South African Journal of Chemistry is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by Sabinet in South Africa. Its ISSN is 1996-840X (online) and 0379-4350. It uses peer review. It is indexed in Scopus and Google Scholar. Articles are published under a CC BY licence. 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): 1996-840X
ISSN (print): 0379-4350
Publisher: Sabinet
Country: South Africa
Peer review: Peer review
Licence: CC BY
Time to publication: 16 weeks (average)
Open access since: 2003
Indexed in: Scopus, Google Scholar
Other fees: None
Waiver policy: Not applicable (no fees charged)

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Peer review: Peer review
Plagiarism screening: No
Licence: CC BY
Author retains copyright: No
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 16 weeks
Open access since: 2003

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 South African Journal of Chemistry charge an article processing charge?

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

Is South African Journal of Chemistry peer reviewed?

Yes. South African Journal of Chemistry uses peer review. A documented peer review process is required for a journal to be listed in this directory.

Where is South African Journal of Chemistry indexed?

South African Journal of Chemistry is recorded in this directory as indexed in Scopus 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 South African Journal of Chemistry?

South African Journal of Chemistry reports an average of 16 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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