Open access scholarly publishing

Disseminating research with rigor, wherever it happens

Vaquita Publishing is a division of Vaquita Services LLC dedicated to scholarly publishing. We support researchers, academics and practitioners in disseminating original work through peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books, organized around two disciplinary areas.

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7journals and books in preparation
3publication languages
12issues per year, per journal

A standard built on international guidelines

Every editorial policy, fee structure and formal requirement we apply is grounded in the recommendations of the leading international bodies in scholarly publishing. This methodological rigor is the foundation of our journals' credibility, from their very first issue.

We believe a scientific journal is judged as much by the transparency of its practices as by the quality of its editorial board, which is why we communicate openly about our indexing status, our timelines, and our publication fees.

  • Committee on Publication EthicsScientific integrity, conflict of interest management, corrections and retractions.
  • ICMJEAuthorship criteria and mandatory disclosures.
  • DOAJTransparency principles and best practices in open access.
  • PRISMA · STROBEReporting standards for systematic reviews and observational studies.

Explore our publications by field

Our journals are organized into two disciplinary areas, each with its own editorial management portal.

Social Sciences, Law and Economics

A group of journals dedicated to the study of contemporary societies, economic and managerial dynamics, and legal systems.

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  • African Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies and ResearchUnderway
  • Journal of Economic, Management and Business SciencesUnderway
  • Journal of Social Sciences and Emerging ResearchUnderway
  • Journal of Law, Justice and SocietyUnderway
  • Revue Francophone Multidisciplinaire de RechercheUnderway
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Under construction

Applied Sciences and Health

A group of journals dedicated to technological innovation and public health, with a strong focus on development challenges specific to the African continent.

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  • Journal of Technology, Innovation and Applied SciencesUnderway
  • Journal of Public Health and Life SciencesUnderway
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Under construction

Scholarly Books

Monographs, edited volumes, conference proceedings and academic textbooks, for scholarly contributions that call for a longer format than a journal article.

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  • Vaquita Publishing book catalogFirst title forthcoming
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Vaquita Publishing applies a preferential fee policy for all researchers affiliated with an institution on the African continent, on both our publication fees and our additional services.

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Why publish with us

Rigorous peer review

Double-blind process, in line with Committee on Publication Ethics standards.

Open access distribution

Immediate, free visibility for readers, under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.

Full editorial transparency

Fees, timelines and indexing status clearly communicated, with no unconfirmed claims.

International support

Publication in English, French and Arabic depending on the journal, fostering cross-cultural scholarly dialogue.

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Calls for papers, issue releases, new titles added to the catalog.