Athena is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by University of Bologna in Italy, operating under an open-access model since 2021. The journal covers Political science and Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence: Jurisprudence. Philosophy and theory of law.
Authors publish in Athena 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
legal theory and legal philosophy, political philosophy, globalization, human rights, practical philosophy
At a glance
- Publisher
- University of Bologna
- Country
- Italy
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2021
- Review time
- 14 weeks
- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- electronic
- 2724-6299
Frequently asked questions
Is Athena peer-reviewed?
Yes — Athena operates a Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does Athena charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Athena does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Athena publish?
Athena publishes research in Political science and Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence: Jurisprudence. Philosophy and theory of law.
What languages does Athena accept?
Athena accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of Athena?
ISSN:
2724-6299 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Athena?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at Athena?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 14 weeks.