Free Submission, Processing, and Publication
The Albanian Journal of Roma Studies is committed to making academic research freely accessible to all readers worldwide without any financial barriers. We do not charge any fees for submission, processing, or publication of articles.
Our Commitment to Open Access
The Albanian Journal of Roma Studies operates on a diamond open access model, which means:
No Submission Fees
Authors can submit their manuscripts without any payment requirements.
No Processing Fees
All editorial processing, peer review, and manuscript handling is completely free.
No Publication Fees
Accepted articles are published without any article processing charges (APCs).
No Reader Fees
All content is freely available to read, download, and share without subscription.
Our Funding Model
The Albanian Journal of Roma Studies is supported by the Institute of Romani Culture in Albania (IRCA), which provides the necessary funding to maintain our operations without passing costs to authors or readers. This support reflects our commitment to:
- Promoting research on Romani culture and issues
- Ensuring equitable access to academic knowledge
- Supporting early-career researchers and scholars from developing regions
- Advancing the field of Romani studies without financial barriers
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there are absolutely no fees at any stage of the publication process. Our commitment to no-charge publishing is comprehensive and applies to all authors regardless of their geographic location or institutional affiliation.
The journal is fully funded by the Institute of Romani Culture in Albania, which recognizes the importance of making research on Romani studies accessible to all. Additional support comes from volunteer efforts of our editorial board and reviewers who are committed to the advancement of the field.
We are committed to maintaining our no-fees policy indefinitely. Our funding model is designed to ensure sustainable operations without requiring author payments.
Since we don't charge any fees, no waivers are needed. All authors receive the same free publishing services regardless of their circumstances.
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