No other fees Fully open access

The African Journal of Information and Communication

Published by LINK Centre, School of Literature Language and Media (SLLM) in South Africa

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The African Journal of Information and Communication is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by LINK Centre, School of Literature Language and Media (SLLM) in South Africa. Its ISSN is 2077-7213 (online) and 2077-7205. It uses double anonymous peer review. It is indexed in 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): 2077-7213
ISSN (print): 2077-7205
Publisher: LINK Centre, School of Literature Language and Media (SLLM)
Country: South Africa
Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Licence: CC BY
Time to publication: 20 weeks (average)
Open access since: 2009
Articles indexed: 321
Indexed in: Crossref, Google Scholar
Other fees: None
Waiver policy: Not applicable (no fees charged)

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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: Portico
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 20 weeks
Open access since: 2009

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 The African Journal of Information and Communication charge an article processing charge?

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

Is The African Journal of Information and Communication peer reviewed?

Yes. The African Journal of Information and Communication uses double anonymous peer review. A documented peer review process is required for a journal to be listed in this directory.

Where is The African Journal of Information and Communication indexed?

The African Journal of Information and Communication is recorded in this directory as indexed in 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 The African Journal of Information and Communication?

The African Journal of Information and Communication reports an average of 20 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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