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About the Journal

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts (ISSN digital: 2297-1874; ISSN print: 2504-2238) is an academic, peer-reviewed open access journal founded in 2016 and based in Paris. The journal is published by Bibliothèque de l’OProM and its editorial operations are hosted and coordinated by the Istituto di Studi Filologici Danteschi e Digitali Avanzati (ISFiDa).

Currently, Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts operates under a Diamond Open Access model, with no fees for authors or readers. The journal is evaluating the possibility of introducing modest Article Processing Charges (APCs) in the future to support operational costs. Any such changes will be communicated transparently to authors and readers. Editorial decisions are made independently of financial considerations. Should APCs be introduced, waiver policies will be available for authors without institutional or grant funding. A printed version is available on demand.

The journal focuses on theoretical and empirical research in the humanities, with special emphasis on philology, literature, visual arts, music, and digital humanities. It welcomes contributions from scholars in different disciplines, aiming to publish high-quality research in an international academic context. The journal’s readership includes scholars, researchers, and professionals in literature, arts, and digital humanities, as well as advanced students interested in interdisciplinary studies.

The journal’s title pays homage to Teoria e Critica, an academic periodical co-founded in Rome in 1971 by Luciano Rossi.

ISSN Display

Print ISSN: 2504-2238
Digital ISSN: 2297-1874
Both ISSNs are clearly displayed to ensure proper indexing and identification of the journal in bibliographic databases.

Aims & Scope

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts focuses on theoretical and empirical research in the humanities, with particular emphasis on philology, literature, visual arts, music, and digital humanities. The journal welcomes contributions from scholars in various disciplines, aiming to publish high-quality research in an international academic context. The intended readership includes academics, researchers, and professionals interested in interdisciplinary approaches to literary and artistic criticism.

Editorial Policy and Board

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts combines a stable Scientific Board with thematic Guest Editorial Boards for specific issues and special issues.

The permanent Scientific Board oversees the overall academic standards and strategic direction of the journal:

TCLA Scientific Board 2025

Maria Grazia Bonanno, Università di Roma «Tor Vergata», Italy
Romeo Bufalo, Università della Calabria, Italy
Philippe Guérin, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3, France
Lucia Lazzerini, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Italy
Leena Löfstedt, Universities of Jyväskylä and Helsinki, Finland
Raffaele Pinto, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Lucinia Speciale, Università del Salento, Italy

In addition, each issue or special issue is managed by a dedicated Guest Editorial Board composed of scholars with specific expertise in the thematic focus of that issue. The names and affiliations of Guest Editors are published within each volume and are available online alongside the respective issue.

This editorial structure ensures scientific rigour, thematic relevance, and international diversity of contributors and reviewers.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two anonymous reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. The review process typically takes between 2 and 4 weeks. Criteria for acceptance include originality, scholarly contribution, methodological soundness, and relevance to the journal’s scope. The journal does not guarantee acceptance or fast-track peer review under any circumstances.

Policy on Generative AI

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts does not accept manuscripts generated by artificial intelligence tools. Authors may use AI-based tools for language support, provided that they clearly disclose such use. All editorial decisions, the peer review process, and final approvals remain under human oversight to ensure the integrity and originality of the published content.

Plagiarism Screening Policy

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts applies a strict plagiarism screening policy. All submitted manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software and manual review to ensure originality. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected.

Open Access Policy and Licensing

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts is currently a Diamond Open Access journal. All articles are freely available without subscription fees, and no Article Processing Charges (APCs) are requested from authors. Starting from the Special Issues scheduled for 2026, the journal plans to adopt a Gold Open Access model for these thematic issues. This means that modest APCs may be introduced for articles published within Special Issues, in order to support editorial and operational costs. Regular issues will remain Diamond Open Access and free of charge for authors.

The journal publishes under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing readers to share and adapt the content for non-commercial purposes, with appropriate attribution.

Policy on Article Depositing

Authors may deposit preprints anywhere. Accepted manuscripts may be deposited in repositories with appropriate citation. The Version of Record may be deposited according to the terms of the Creative Commons license under which the article is published.

Digital Preservation

The journal’s digital content is archived and preserved via Zenodo and institutional backups managed by ISFiDa, ensuring long-term accessibility and preservation of scholarly records. Each issue is freely accessible through the official website, as well as on Google Play and Google Books for wider dissemination.

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts is indexed or listed in several international academic directories and bibliographic databases, including:

BnF (Catalogue général)
WorldCat (global library catalogue)
OpenAire (Open Access Infrastructure for Research in Europe)
ROAD (Directory of Open Access scholarly Resources)
HAL (Hyper Articles en Ligne, France)
Mir@bel (Portal for academic open access journals)
OpenAlex (Open Scholarly Graph)
Humanities Commons (Scholarly communication network)

The journal is also registered with Crossref for DOI assignment.

The journal is committed to pursuing inclusion in leading abstracting and indexing databases to enhance visibility and impact.

Frequency of Publication

The journal publishes normally two issues per year: a Spring issue (February–April) and a Summer issue (June–August). Special issues may be published in addition to regular issues. However, exceptional circumstances have occasionally affected this schedule. No issue was published in 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, only one issue was released, as the editorial team focused entirely on an extensive research project carried out by the Disiecta Coegi group, dedicated to the digital and scholarly reconstruction of twelve dismembered medieval manuscripts. Some Special Issues of the journal are published only in print; however, titles, authors, and abstracts are always made available online to ensure proper indexing and scholarly visibility.

Multiple Submissions and Redundant Publications

The journal does not accept simultaneous submissions to multiple journals or redundant publications. Authors must confirm that their manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal.

Publication Ethics

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts follows high standards of publication ethics.

Authorship and Contributorship: Authors must have substantially contributed to the research and writing of the manuscript. All contributors must be appropriately acknowledged.
Complaints and Appeals: Authors may appeal editorial decisions or lodge complaints by writing to the Editor-in-Chief, who will handle them confidentially and in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Conflicts of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any conflicts of interest that could influence their work.
Data Sharing and Reproducibility: Authors are encouraged to share data supporting their findings where possible, in compliance with ethical standards.
Ethical Oversight: The journal adheres to COPE guidelines and expects authors to follow ethical practices in research, including approval by relevant ethics committees where applicable.
Intellectual Property: Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons license but must ensure they have rights to all materials used.
Post-Publication Corrections: The journal will issue corrections, retractions, or updates as needed to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
Multiple Submissions: The journal does not accept redundant publications or manuscripts submitted elsewhere.
Revenue Sources

The journal operates under a Diamond Open Access model and is currently funded by the Bibliothèque de l’OProM and ISFiDa. No revenue is generated from author fees. Future introduction of modest APCs for Special Issues is under evaluation. Editorial decisions are independent of any financial considerations.

Advertising Policy

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts does not accept advertising under any circumstances. No commercial influence is permitted in editorial decisions or published content.

Direct Marketing

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts strictly avoids any form of unsolicited, aggressive, or misleading marketing. The journal categorically rejects predatory practices and guarantees that its editorial process is entirely independent of commercial motives.

Corrections, Retractions, and Updates

The journal follows COPE guidelines for handling corrections, retractions, and updates. If significant errors are discovered after publication, the editorial team will issue corrections, retractions, or updates as necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Post-Publication Discussion

The journal welcomes post-publication comments, letters, and discussions related to published articles. Readers may contact the editorial team to propose responses, commentaries, or discussions, which may be considered for publication.

COPE Statement

Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

Editorial Board Contacts

Publisher Address
Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts
c/o Organisation pour la Protection des Manuscrits Médiévaux (OProM)
60 rue François-1er, 75008 Paris, France

Editorial Office and Management
Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts
c/o Istituto di Studi Filologici Danteschi e Digitali Avanzati (ISFiDa)
Calle Major, 66, baixos
08461 Sant Esteve de Palautordera
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Links to individual issues can be found on this website and, for convenience, listed below (the only interruption in publication occurred in 2020 due to the pandemic):