Article Processing Charge

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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 Language Editing 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: Five issues per year (including special 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)