Discern is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by Art + Design: elearning lab - design for social change, Cyprus University of Technology in Cyprus, operating under an open-access model since 2020. The journal covers Social sciences (General) and Drawing. Design. Illustration.
Authors publish in Discern 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-NC-ND license (see other journals using this license).
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
social sciences, sustainability, innovation, social change, social design
At a glance
- Country
- Cyprus
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY-NC-ND
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2020
- Review time
- 5 weeks
- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- electronic
- 2184-6995
Frequently asked questions
Is Discern peer-reviewed?
Yes — Discern operates a Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does Discern charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Discern does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Discern publish?
Discern publishes research in Social sciences (General) and Drawing. Design. Illustration.
What languages does Discern accept?
Discern accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of Discern?
ISSN:
2184-6995 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Discern?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at Discern?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 5 weeks.