About the Journal
Opus Incertum is a double-blind, peer-reviewed international journal that publishes significant original and interpretive research on the history of architectural theory, and architectural historiography, in all places and periods. Articles in Opus are intended to be rigorous, analytical, and, although closely focused, also contextualize their subject and explore its relevance in relation to wider issues concerning the history and understanding of architecture.
Peer Review Process
Opus Incertum publishes high quality research and review papers, after a timely and rigorous double blind peer review process. BAE also publishes book reviews. Submissions are first evaluated by the Editors / Board of Directors and by the members of the Editorial Boards. If the manuscript is considered suitable for publication, it is sent to at least two reviewers. The peer review process is double-blind, whereby both referees and authors are kept anonymous. If the reviews are positive, but the manuscript requires to be revised and resubmitted, the author is expected to submit the revised version. Publication decisions by the Editors / Board of Directors are final.
Publication Frequency
The journal is published one time per year.
Legal Deposit
Firenze University Press is experimenting a National legal deposition and long-term digital preservation service
(APC) Article Processing Charges
Opus Incertum does not ask for articles and submissions processing charges APC.
Open to all authors
Opus Incertum is committed to openness and inclusivity in scholarly publishing without author-facing charges for reading or publishing. We welcome submissions from all authors, regardless of their institutional affiliation, geographical location, or academic status. Submissions only must align with the aims and scope of the journal and meet the required quality standards once the reviewing process is completed.
Community-owned
Opus Incertum is owned by Firenze University Press, a public institution/organisation dedicated to advancing research and scholarship. The journal’s ownership and governance structure reflect its mission to support open and accessible academic publishing. We confirm that any commercial service providers involved in our operations only deal with service-related aspects of journal publishing. All content-related aspects of publishing, such as submission, peer review, acceptance, publication frequency, and scope of the journal, are controlled by the editors of the journal.