Benefits of Libertas Journals

Inclusive scope Libertas journals accept manuscripts from most disciplines of science and medicine.  Many types of submissions are accepted.  Large supplementary files are welcomed with no additional fees or delays.

Open access Articles our open access journals are published under a Creative Commons Attribution license, meaning easy compliance with the open access policy of the 80+ institutions and 40+ funders who make open access to publications mandatory.  Articles are immediately available on publication without registration or subscription barriers.

Professional author service Libertas staff are easily accessible and able to provide fast, clear responses to inquiries.  Processing systems are designed for efficiency and clarity and subject to monitoring and  refinement.   

Easy submission No restrictions on numbers of words or figures.  Simple manuscript preparation requirements do not compel presentation in a particular format: any appropriate format is accepted.  Authors may include audio, video, large tables or data files as supplementary files.

Rigorous peer review All papers are assessed fairly and objectively through blind peer review on the soundness of their science and the quality of their research.  Editorial decisions by objective Editors in Chief and Associate Editors.

Fast editorial process Review and decision making is clear.  Papers will be accepted or accepted subject to changes recommended by peer reviewers.  Rejections will be fully explained.  Papers will not be rejected owing to ability to attract citations.  Less than 3 weeks from submission to first editorial decision including peer review.

Broad scope, uniform standards Libertas journals are available in most subject areas of science and medicine.  Submission requirements and editorial and review processes are the same for all journals.  Staff are available to answer queries.

All scientifically valid data is worth sharing Often manuscripts are scientifically worthy but may be excluded because of word count or quantity of figures, or because the manuscript may not contribute to desired impact factors.  Libertas journals do not impose artificial limits.

Fast production From acceptance to publication in two weeks.  Custom-developed production system to achieve speed and quality.

Optional free services All authors may include a video abstract and author interview with their published paper.  These provide authors the opportunity to talk about the story behind their article and enhance its visibility to readers.

High visibility All papers are freely available to readers immediately on publication, and are announced through email alerts, multiple social media and other targeted news channels.  Journals are included in many bibliographical databases around the world.  Journal webpages are designed for a high ranking in search engine results.  Articles that have been highly viewed are highlighted in the journal, and articles of special importance may be endorsed by the Editor in Chief.  Updates on the visibility of your paper will be sent after publication.