Shima is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by Shima Publishing in Australia, operating under an open-access model since 2007. The journal covers Geography (General).
Authors publish in Shima 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).
To date, Shima has published 337 articles. Articles are minted with DOIs through the prefix 10.21463.
Keywords
cultural geography, island studies, environmental humanities
At a glance
- Publisher
- Shima Publishing
- Country
- Australia
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY-NC-ND
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2007
- Review time
- 26 weeks
- DOI prefix
10.21463
ISSN
- electronic
- 1834-6057
Frequently asked questions
Is Shima peer-reviewed?
Yes — Shima operates a Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does Shima charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Shima does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Shima publish?
Shima publishes research in Geography (General).
What languages does Shima accept?
Shima accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of Shima?
ISSN:
1834-6057 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Shima?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at Shima?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 26 weeks.