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35 Critical theory Journals Without APC

Browse 35 peer-reviewed open access journals covering critical theory that charge authors no article processing charge. Compare indexing, peer review, licensing and time to publication.

Summary and key facts

This directory lists 35 peer-reviewed open access journals that name critical theory among their keywords. Every one is fully open access and charges authors no article processing charge (APC) to publish. Examples include Przegląd Krytyczny, Dancecult: Journal of Electronic Dance Music Culture and Tiede & edistys.

Keyword
Critical theory
Journals listed
35
Article processing charge
None (free to publish)
Peer reviewed
Yes — required for listing

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Frequently asked questions

How many open access critical theory journals charge no APC?

This directory lists 35 journals covering critical theory that charge no article processing charge. The list is built from the keywords each journal publishes about itself, so it reflects scope rather than a single subject classification.

How do I pick a critical theory journal for my paper?

Start with scope: read the aims and the two most recent issues to check your paper fits. Then compare the indexing databases your institution recognises, the peer review model, the licence and whether you keep copyright, and the typical time to publication. All of those are shown on each journal page here.

Are these journals really free to publish in?

Yes. Every journal in this directory charges no article processing charge. Some may still levy other fees such as submission or page charges — those are shown separately on each journal page, and you can filter to journals with no other fees at all.

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