Observational Studies is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by University of Pennsylvania Press in United States, operating under an open-access model since 2015. The journal covers Social Sciences and Medicine.
Authors publish in Observational Studies 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 license (see other journals using this license).
To date, Observational Studies has published 209 articles. Articles are minted with DOIs through the prefix 10.1353.
Keywords
statistics, non-randomized studies, causal inference, statistical methods, study design, study protocols
At a glance
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Country
- United States
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY-NC
- Peer review
- Peer review
- OA since
- 2015
- Review time
- 20 weeks
- DOI prefix
10.1353
ISSN
- electronic
- 2767-3324
Frequently asked questions
Is Observational Studies peer-reviewed?
Yes — Observational Studies operates a Peer review review process.
Does Observational Studies charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Observational Studies does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Observational Studies publish?
Observational Studies publishes research in Social Sciences and Medicine.
What languages does Observational Studies accept?
Observational Studies accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of Observational Studies?
ISSN:
2767-3324 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Observational Studies?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at Observational Studies?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 20 weeks.