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Journal of Western Archives

Utah State University · United States · Est. 2014

eISSN2154-7149

✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Western Archives is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the archival profession in the Western United States and Canada. It publishes scholarly articles, research notes, and book reviews on topics relevant to archival theory, practice, and history. The journal aims to foster dialogue and share knowledge among archivists, historians, librarians, and other information professionals.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2014

FrequencyAnnual

StatusActive

Total Publications—

Publisher OrgUtah State University

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Submission Info

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review

OA LicenseCC BY

OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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8/11 · 73%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Utah State University

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2154-7149

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Indexed in a trusted database?

DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Anonymous peer review

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

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Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Digital and Traditional Archives ManagementArchaeological Research and ProtectionMuseums and Cultural HeritageCultural Heritage Management and PreservationOral History, Memory, Narrative AnalysisLibrary Science and Information SystemsAgricultural Innovations and PracticesCopyright and Intellectual PropertyLatin American and Latino StudiesCuban History and Society

Frequently asked questions about Journal of Western Archives

Is Journal of Western Archives a predatory journal?

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What is the impact factor of Journal of Western Archives?

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Is Journal of Western Archives indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Journal of Western Archives is indexed in DOAJ.