''Algebraic Combinatorics'' is a

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specializing in the field of

algebraic combinatorics Algebraic combinatorics is an area of mathematics that employs methods of abstract algebra, notably group theory and representation theory, in various combinatorial contexts and, conversely, applies combinatorial techniques to problems in algeb ...

. Established in 2018, the journal is published by the

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. It is a member of the

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History

The journal was established in 2018, when the

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of the

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Journal of Algebraic Combinatorics ''Journal of Algebraic Combinatorics'' is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering algebraic combinatorics. It was established in 1992 and is published by Springer Science+Business Media. The editor-in-chief is Ilias S. Kotsireas (Wilfrid Lauri ...

'' resigned to protest the publisher's high prices and limited accessibility. The board criticized Springer for "double-dipping", that is, charging large subscription fees to libraries in addition to high fees for authors who wished to make their publications open access.

Operations

''Algebraic Combinatorics'' operates on a diamond open access model, in which publication costs are underwritten by voluntary contributions from universities, foundations, and other organizations. Authors do not pay submission fees or

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. All content is published under a

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. The journal's

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are Akihiro Munemasa (

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), Satoshi Murai (

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), Hendrik Van Maldeghem (

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), Brendon Rhoades (

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), and David Speyer (

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Abstracting and indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in the

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, ''

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'', and

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References

External links

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