Article Processing Charge
The Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies (JECS) operates on a genuine diamond open access model. There are no fees at any stage of the publication process.
No Fees Policy
- ✓ No Article Processing Charges (APCs)
- ✓ No Article Submission Charges
- ✓ No Membership Fees
- ✓ No charges for colored figures or extra pages
- ✓ No hidden costs whatsoever
Both manuscript submission, processing, and article publishing services are completely free of charge for authors and readers.
Sustaining Model
Our diamond open access model is sustained through institutional support, ensuring that financial barriers never limit the dissemination of scholarly research in ethnic and cultural studies.
Journal Information
- ISSN: 2149-1291 (E-ISSN)
- Frequency: JECS publishes four regular issues annually, in February, May, August, and November. The journal may also publish special issues in addition to its four regular issues.
- License: CC BY 4.0 (since 2026; articles published between 2014–2025 are licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0)
- Model: Diamond Open Access – No fees for authors or readers
JECS is committed to removing all financial barriers to scholarly research and publication.
Last updated: March 2026 • Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies (JECS)
