Acta Academica is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by University of the Free State in South Africa, operating under an open-access model since 2017. The journal covers History of scholarship and learning. The humanities and Political science.
Authors publish in Acta Academica without paying any article processing charge (APC) — making it a fully diamond/platinum open-access venue, supported entirely by its publisher or sponsor. Articles are released under the CC BY license (see other journals using this license).
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
critical social theory, politics, society, culture
At a glance
- Publisher
- University of the Free State
- Country
- South Africa
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2017
- Review time
- 24 weeks
- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- 0587-2405
- electronic
- 2415-0479
Frequently asked questions
Is Acta Academica peer-reviewed?
Yes — Acta Academica operates a Anonymous peer review review process.
Does Acta Academica charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Acta Academica does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Acta Academica publish?
Acta Academica publishes research in History of scholarship and learning. The humanities and Political science.
What languages does Acta Academica accept?
Acta Academica accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of Acta Academica?
ISSN:
0587-2405 (print) · 2415-0479 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Acta Academica?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at Acta Academica?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 24 weeks.