Momentum Quarterly (alternatively: Momentum Quarterly - Journal for Societal Progress) is a transdisciplinary scientific journal, aiming to improve the discursive and thematic connection between research and politics. Following this basic principle, Momentum Quarterly publishes specifically works that provide a well-founded scientific reflection of political topics and problems, thereby emphasizing thematic and disciplinary openness. By publishing progressive ideas and concepts as well as critical reflections of extant political praxis, Momentum Quarterly tries to balance conceptual autonomy and connection with politics.
Momentum Quarterly was founded in 2012, has been published by innsbruck university press (iup) since 2017, and is released four times a year online.
The ISSN (online) for the journal is: 2226-5538.
Momentum Quarterly is a diamond/platinum open access journal. All contributions are fully and freely available online from the moment of publication. All contributions are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Authors do not have to pay any submission or publication fees.
All articles published in Momentum Quarterly undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. This implies that the identities of the reviewers and the authors are always concealed from both parties. Submitted manuscripts are first screened by the editors. Those that fit within the Aims & Scope of the journal undergo peer review. Submitted manuscripts are treated confidentially by editors and reviewers.
Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two referees. Reviewers may be members of the editorial board or external reviewers, who are experts in their field. The final publication decision is made by the editors based upon the reviews. In case of doubt, i.e. with at least one vote in favor of publishing, the manuscript will be published.
Momentum Quarterly seeks to accomplish the review process in a timely manner. The average duration of the process, from submission to the final decision on the publication of a manuscript, is published regularly in the editorial of the first issue of a year. The average duration is currently 176 days.
Momentum Quarterly adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics’ (COPE) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. Please also refer to our Publication Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Momentum Quarterly is committed to maintaining an accurate and transparent academic record, including publishing corrections and retractions. Authors must contact the editors to identify and correct any errors upon discovery, whether prior or after publication of their work. Momentum Quarterly will always publish corrections, clarifications, retractions and apologies when needed.
Momentum Quarterly seeks to protect the reputation of the journal against malpractice. Submitted manuscripts will be checked with plagiarism-checking software as part of the editorial process. In case, we are made aware of any allegation of research misconduct or malpractice, we deal with allegations appropriately. This may include to take action including, but not limited to: publishing an erratum or corrigendum (correction); retracting the article; taking up the matter with the head of department or dean of the author's institution and/or relevant academic bodies or societies; or taking appropriate legal action.
If an author of a manuscript feels unduly treated, appeals should in the first instance be made directly to the editor concerned in writing. If the appeal is not resolved satisfactorily, the team of editors will discuss the appeal. The responsible editor will abstain from taking part in the ultimate decision on the appeal. If an issue cannot be resolved, any party involved can refer a complaint to the academic ombudsperson. Further details on the process are laid out in our Publication code of ethics and conduct.
All articles of Momentum Quarterly are permanently archived in the Public Knowledge Project Preservation Network (PKP PN). In the event that Momentum Quarterly ceases publication and its website is removed, all contributions will remain freely available in this network. In case of short-term website outages, all articles are also accessible via the Digital Library of the University of Innsbruck.
Momentum Quarterly is owned by Momentum - Society for Critical Science.
The journal is supported financially and organizationally by the following organizations:
Momentum Quarterly does not receive funding from advertisements.
