Leviathan is a peer-reviewed german-language open-access journal published by Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG in Germany, operating under an open-access model since 2025. The journal covers Social sciences (General).
Authors publish in Leviathan 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).
Keywords
political science, sociology, empirical studies, philosophy, social sciences, criticism
At a glance
- Publisher
- Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
- Country
- Germany
- Primary language
- German
- License
- CC BY
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2025
ISSN
- 0340-0425
- electronic
- 1861-8588
Frequently asked questions
Is Leviathan peer-reviewed?
Yes — Leviathan operates a Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does Leviathan charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Leviathan does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Leviathan publish?
Leviathan publishes research in Social sciences (General).
What languages does Leviathan accept?
Leviathan accepts manuscripts in German.
What is the ISSN of Leviathan?
ISSN:
0340-0425 (print) · 1861-8588 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Leviathan?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →