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Medieval Worlds

Austrian Academy of Sciences Press · Austria · Est. 2014

eISSN2412-3196
DOAJOpen Access

Aims & Scope

Medieval Worlds is an open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the study of the "medieval" period, broadly defined, across the globe. It publishes original research articles, review essays, and book reviews that engage with the complexities of medieval societies, cultures, and interactions. The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and to make cutting-edge scholarship accessible to a wide audience.

General Information

Country / RegionAustria
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2014
FrequencyAnnual
StatusActive
Total Publications
Publisher OrgAustrian Academy of Sciences Press
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/11 · 73%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Austrian Academy of Sciences Press
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2412-3196
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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)

Medieval Literature and HistoryEurasian Exchange NetworksByzantine Studies and HistoryHistorical and Linguistic StudiesArchaeology and Historical StudiesIslamic Studies and HistoryMedieval History and CrusadesHistorical, Literary, and Cultural StudiesChinese history and philosophyHistorical and Archaeological Studies

Frequently asked questions about Medieval Worlds

Is Medieval Worlds a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Medieval Worlds: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Medieval Worlds?

Medieval Worlds is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.

Is Medieval Worlds indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Medieval Worlds is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Medieval Worlds?

Medieval Worlds is an open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the study of the "medieval" period, broadly defined, across the globe. It publishes original research articles, review essays, and book reviews that engage with the complexities of medieval societies, cultures, and interactions. The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and to make cutting-edge scholarship accessible to a wide audience.

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