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Spectrum

University of Alberta Library · Canada

eISSN2561-7842
DOAJOpen Access
52
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
DOAJ-listed52
Total52

Aims & Scope

Spectrum is a student-powered, collaborative undergraduate research journal supported by the Undergraduate Research Initiative at the University of Alberta. Spectrum is committed to publishing thought-provoking, insightful and dynamic interdisciplinary content. We seek to create an open-minded journal with a focus on connecting our readers with all areas of study and new methods of inquiry, from the liberal arts to the natural sciences. Spectrum strives to publish diverse and engaging research completed by undergraduate students within and across the areas of health sciences, natural sciences and engineering, social sciences, arts and humanities. We will consider submissions in a variety of formats, provided that the work is driven by an underlying research question.

General Information

Country / RegionCanada
Primary LanguageEnglish, French
1st Year Published
Frequencycontinuous publication schedule
StatusActive
Total Publications
Publisher OrgUniversité de Montréal
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-SA, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-SA, CC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 · 75%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
University of Alberta Library
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2561-7842
Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
Yes
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, French

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Literature: history, themes, analysisIndigenous Health, Education, and RightsCanadian Identity and HistoryRhetoric and Communication StudiesGothic Literature and Media AnalysisAsthma and respiratory diseasesChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentHealth disparities and outcomesMigration and Labor DynamicsBiblical Studies and Interpretation

Frequently asked questions about Spectrum

Is Spectrum a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Spectrum: it is indexed in DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 52/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Spectrum?

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

Is Spectrum indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Spectrum is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Spectrum?

Spectrum is a student-powered, collaborative undergraduate research journal supported by the Undergraduate Research Initiative at the University of Alberta. Spectrum is committed to publishing thought-provoking, insightful and dynamic interdisciplinary content. We seek to create an open-minded journal with a focus on connecting our readers with all areas of study and new methods of inquiry, from the liberal arts to the natural sciences. Spectrum strives to publish diverse and engaging research completed by undergraduate students within and across the areas of health sciences, natural sciences

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref