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Tropical Life Sciences Research

Published by Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia

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Tropical Life Sciences Research is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia. Its ISSN is 2180-4249 (online) and 1985-3718. It uses double anonymous 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): 2180-4249
ISSN (print): 1985-3718
Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
Country: Malaysia
Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Licence: CC BY
Time to publication: 20 weeks (average)
Open access since: 2006
Indexed in: Scopus, 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: No
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 20 weeks
Open access since: 2006

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 Tropical Life Sciences Research charge an article processing charge?

No. Tropical Life Sciences Research charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It also records no other fees such as submission or page charges.

Is Tropical Life Sciences Research peer reviewed?

Yes. Tropical Life Sciences Research uses double anonymous peer review. A documented peer review process is required for a journal to be listed in this directory.

Where is Tropical Life Sciences Research indexed?

Tropical Life Sciences Research 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 Tropical Life Sciences Research?

Tropical Life Sciences Research reports an average of 20 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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