Essence & Critique: Journal of Literature and Drama Studies follows a Diamond Open Access publishing model, meaning that neither authors nor readers are charged any fees at any stage of the publication process.

No Article Processing Charges

The journal does not charge any fees for:

• Article submission
• Editorial evaluation
• Peer review process
• Article processing
• Publication of accepted manuscripts

No Access Fees

All articles published in the journal are freely accessible to readers worldwide. Users may read, download, copy, distribute, and link to the full texts of articles without any financial barrier.

Diamond Open Access Model

As a Diamond Open Access journal, Essence & Critique ensures that:

• Authors publish their work without paying any publication fees.
• Readers can access all published content free of charge.
• The journal maintains academic independence and accessibility in scholarly publishing.

Commitment to Open Scholarship

By adopting the Diamond Open Access model, the journal supports the global dissemination of academic knowledge and encourages equitable access to scholarly research in literature and drama studies.