Nota Bene is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by Western Libraries, The University of Western Ontario in Canada, operating under an open-access model since 2008. The journal covers Music.
Authors publish in Nota Bene 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-ND license (see other journals using this license).
To date, Nota Bene has published 121 articles. Articles are minted with DOIs through the prefix 10.5206.
Keywords
musicology, ethnomusicology, music theory, music education, popular music studies
At a glance
ISSN
- 1920-8979
- electronic
- 1920-8987
Manuscript languages
Frequently asked questions
Is Nota Bene peer-reviewed?
Yes — Nota Bene operates a Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does Nota Bene charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Nota Bene does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Nota Bene publish?
Nota Bene publishes research in Music.
What languages does Nota Bene accept?
Nota Bene accepts manuscripts in English and French.
What is the ISSN of Nota Bene?
ISSN:
1920-8979 (print) · 1920-8987 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Nota Bene?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at Nota Bene?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 28 weeks.