Journal at a Glance
Aims & Scope
OpenMind Journal of Humanities, Arts & Creative Studies publishes rigorous, original and accessible scholarship that advances understanding across the arts, humanities, criticism and literary studies. We welcome interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research that engages with theory, history, textual analysis, cultural practice, creative-critical methods, and digital humanities. Contributions are welcomed from established scholars and emerging researchers worldwide.
Typical topics include (but are not limited to):
- Literary studies, comparative literature, and translation studies
- Cultural studies, visual culture, film and media studies
- Philosophy, critical theory and aesthetics
- History of art, musicology and performance studies
- Digital humanities, archival studies and public humanities
- Interdisciplinary essays bridging arts, social theory and pedagogy
Article types accepted: Original research articles, review articles, essays, critical commentaries, book reviews, case studies and special-issue contributions. See Author Instructions for word limits and formatting.
Editorial Approach & Quality Assurance
We are committed to high editorial standards and transparent processes. Key points:
- Default double-blind peer review to reduce bias (authors should anonymize manuscripts). See the Peer Review & Editorial Policy for full details.
- Initial editorial triage for scope, ethical compliance and minimum quality checks.
- Plagiarism and similarity screening on all submissions.
- Data availability and reproducibility requirements — include Data Availability Statement and deposit data in Zenodo when possible.
- Clear correction and retraction processes in accordance with our Ethics & Integrity Policy.
APCs, Waivers & Funding
The Article Processing Charge for accepted articles in this journal is USD 200. Waivers and partial discounts are available for authors from eligible low-income economies and for authors with demonstrated financial need. APCs are invoiced only after formal acceptance. Full details and the waiver application form are available at our APCs & Waiver Policy.
Indexing & Archiving
OpenMind Journal of Humanities, Arts & Creative Studies is structured to meet the requirements of major indexing services. Our commitments include maintaining high standards for inclusion in global databases, directories, and persistent preservation archives.
Advertising, Sponsorship & Conflicts of Interest
The journal does not allow editorial interference by commercial sponsors. Any funding or sponsorship that could influence content must be declared. Authors and editors must disclose conflicts of interest; see the Ethics Policy for detailed guidance.
How to Cite Articles
Author(s). (Year). Article title. OpenMind Journal of Humanities, Arts & Creative Studies, Volume(Issue), page or article number. DOI: 10.xxx/zenodo.xxxxxx
Example: Sharma, A. (2025). Rethinking textual archives in digital age. OpenMind Journal of Humanities, Arts & Creative Studies, 1(1). DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1234567
For Librarians & Institutions
If your library would like to index, harvest, or negotiate institutional APC arrangements, contact us at contact@omrpublication.com. We provide MARCXML/JSON metadata on request and can discuss institutional invoicing or bulk APC agreements. See APCs & Waiver Policy for institutional arrangements.
News & Calls for Papers
Post special issues, CFPs and editorial announcements here. To propose a special issue or guest-edited collection, email a proposal (300–500 words + tentative guest editors and timeline) to editorial@omrpublication.com.