Open Access Policy
- Introduction Uirtus is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to the free and unrestricted dissemination of scholarly research. Our Open Access Policy ensures that all published content is accessible to researchers, educators, and the general public without financial, legal, or technical barriers.
- Licensing and Copyright All articles published in Uirtus are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting Uirtus the right to publish and distribute it under open-access terms.Uirtus © 2021 by Uirtus Editorial Board is licensed under CC BY 4.0
- Access and Fees Uirtus provides immediate and free access to all its published content. There are no subscription fees, paywalls, or embargo periods. Authors are not required to pay article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees.
- Archiving and Preservation To ensure the long-term accessibility of published research, Uirtus collaborates with digital archiving services. All articles are assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to maintain a permanent and citable record.
- Self-Archiving and Repository Policy Authors are encouraged to deposit preprints and postprints of their work in institutional and subject-based repositories. The published version of record may also be shared, provided proper attribution to Uirtus is maintained.
- Compliance with Open Science Initiatives Uirtus aligns with global open science principles and supports compliance with mandates from funding agencies and institutions that require open access publication.
- Policy Updates This Open Access Policy may be periodically reviewed and updated to reflect best practices and emerging developments in scholarly publishing.
Aims and Scope
Uirtus is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing excellence in the arts and humanities. Established to uphold the tradition of academic and scientific excellence that has been the hallmark of universities since the 10th century, the journal seeks to publish rigorously researched and well-crafted scholarly articles. It serves as a platform for original contributions in arts and humanities, welcoming interdisciplinary approaches that foster a deeper understanding of human society and culture.
The journal publishes three issues annually—in April, August, and December—and accepts submissions in both English and French. Each issue features articles that employ robust research methodologies and theoretical frameworks, aiming to contribute significantly to their respective fields. By providing an open-access platform, Uirtus ensures that high-quality research is accessible to a global audience, promoting scholarly communication and the dissemination of knowledge.
Uirtus is committed to maintaining the highest standards of peer review, ensuring that each submission undergoes a thorough evaluation by experts in the relevant field. The journal encourages submissions that challenge existing paradigms, propose innovative theories, or offer new insights into contemporary issues in the arts and humanities. By doing so, Uirtus aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and development within these academic disciplines.
Publisher information
The publisher of Uirtus is Université de Lomé (Address: UL Bd Eyadema, 01 BP 1515 Lomé, Togo). The journal is dedicated to promoting scholarly works in the arts and humanities and upholding academic excellence.
Contact Information
- Contact Person: Komla M. Avono, Associate Professor, Editor-in-chief
- Journal Email: [email protected]
- Country of the Journal: Togo