Publish a Book

FAQ
  • attach_moneyWho covers the cost of book publishing?
    Publishing costs are usually covered by the author’s affiliated institution. In exceptional cases, authors may self-fund only after a positive peer review.
  • calculateHow much does it cost to publish a book?
    Costs depend on length, complexity, and presence of images. Indicatively: €12 per page for Ca’ Foscari-sponsored books, €15–18 for others (+ 4% VAT).
  • tuneWhy do publishing costs vary?
    Each book project is unique. Complexity, language, iconographic materials, and typesetting all affect production costs.
  • editWhat editorial services are included?
    Peer review, language and style editing, professional typesetting, DOI assignment, and high-quality online publishing are all included.
  • request_quoteWill I receive a cost estimate?
    Yes. A detailed quote is provided before work begins, with a final invoice if there are any adjustments at publication.
  • publicHow does Open Access work for books?
    All books are published in Gold Open Access, with no embargo, immediate availability, and a standard CC BY 4.0 licence unless exceptions apply for protected content.
  • securityWho retains copyright?
    Authors retain copyright. ECF is granted a non-exclusive licence to publish and disseminate the work under Open Access terms.
  • fact_checkIs peer review required for books?
    Yes. All books undergo either double-blind or open peer review, involving two external reviewers for each submission.
  • calendar_todayWhat are the expected publication timelines?
    The full editorial process takes several months, depending on peer review, final preparation, and the publication window assigned.
  • draftsHow can I submit a book proposal?
    Fill in the dedicated proposal form on our website, choosing between monograph or edited volume, and direct it to the appropriate academic series.
BPCs of the digital edition

Edizioni Ca' Foscari adopts a Gold Open Access model for the publication of books, ensuring that the content is freely accessible to all, with no cost to readers.

Affiliated researchers: The publication costs are generally covered by the affiliating institutions (universities or research institutions), which finance the publication of the work of the researcher.

Independent researchers: In exceptional cases, if a researcher is not affiliated with an institution at the time of publication and lacks funding or a sponsoring institution, it may be possible for the researcher to cover the publication costs personally. However, this option is only available after receiving a positive evaluation from the peer review process, which ensures the scientific quality of the work. The decision to cover the costs will be exclusively made to avoid hindering the academic progress of the researcher, and is only allowed in specific circumstances. Edizioni Ca' Foscari does not allow self-publishing, nor does it accept works not subjected to peer review.

1. Publication fees per page

As the books published by Edizioni Ca’ Foscari are heterogeneous editorial objects, the cost of publication varies depending on several factors (such as the length of the text, its language, the complexity of the structure, and the presence of additional elements like images, tables, or other special content). Therefore, it is essential that each project be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

In general, the publication costs per page (1 page = 2,000 characters, spaces included) are:

  • Monographs or edited volumes promoted by Ca' Foscari University of Venice: 12 € per page (+ VAT 4%).
  • Monographs or edited volumes promoted by other universities or research institutions: 15/18 € per page (+ VAT 4%).
2. Variability of costs: why each book is unique

Books are complex editorial objects, and the costs may vary significantly depending on multiple factors that influence the amount of contribution to cover editorial costs:

  • Length and complexity of the text: large monographs and complex edited volumes require more editorial and typesetting work.
  • Language and multilingualism: the cost for texts written in languages other than Italian may vary, especially if they are in non-European languages or scripts (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, etc.).
  • Iconographic material: the presence of images, graphs, or complex tables increases the production cost, as it requires additional processing and typesetting.
  • Typesetting and typographic complexity: texts that include complex diagrams, mathematical formulas, or special formatting require more editorial care and specific processes.
3. Editorial care and included services

At Edizioni Ca’ Foscari, each publication is supported by a complete and advanced editorial service, which includes:

  • Peer review: every book undergoes a rigorous process of scientific evaluation by experts.
  • Linguistic and stylistic editing: we provide comprehensive editing, including the revision of the text’s language and style to ensure academic quality.
  • Professional typesetting: every book is carefully formatted, with high editorial quality, applied already to the digital version, ensuring an excellent final product. Our typesetting extends to the digital presentation, which is also professionally optimized for a pleasant and smooth reading experience on any device.
  • Online publication with DOI: every published book will receive a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) and will be archived on international platforms to ensure maximum visibility.

ECF does not practice self-publishing, nor does it accept camera-ready works. Every publication results from a thorough editorial process involving our team of experts at every stage, from manuscript reception to final publication.

4. Estimate and final accounting
  • Estimate: a detailed estimate, based on the length and complexity of the text, will be provided before the work begins and will be approved by the funding institution.
  • Final accounting: at the end of the publication, a final accounting will be provided, but only if there are differences compared to the initial estimate.
5. Contact

For more information on publication costs or to request a personalised estimate, feel free to contact our editorial team at ecf@unive.it.

Policy Open Access di Edizioni Ca’ Foscari
Open Access Declaration

ECF adopts the complete Open Access model, ensuring free and immediate access to all scientific publications for all users, with no embargo. Articles and books published by ECF can be read, downloaded, copied, distributed, printed, and used for any lawful purpose, with no restrictions except for proper attribution and the preservation of the integrity of the work.

Publication Licence

ECF adopts the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence for all publications, allowing anyone to read, download, copy, and reuse the content, with the obligation to attribute the authorship of the work. However, for texts containing protected resources, such as images, the author can choose more restrictive licences to protect third-party rights.

Self-Archiving Policies

ECF adopts an open self-archiving policy that encourages the dissemination of research. Authors are encouraged to archive pre-print versions (i.e. manuscripts prior to and following peer review) in public and/or institutional repositories before publication on the ECF website, with the sole exclusion of the typeset version during proofreading.

After the official publication of the article or book, ECF assigns a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to the final digital version, ensuring its citability and permanent accessibility. Authors can also deposit the post-print version (i.e. the final typeset version) in repositories.

Publication Types

ECF supports several Open Access models for its publications:

  • Gold Open Access: In ECF, this OA model applies only to books, which are published entirely in Open Access, with immediate availability and no paywall.
  • Diamond Open Access: ECF applies this model exclusively to journals, ensuring that authors do not have to bear Article Processing Charges (APC) for publishing articles.
Copyright Management

Authors retain copyright over their works, which are transferred to ECF only for the granting of publication and distribution rights according to the terms of the chosen licence. Authors are free to archive and distribute the pre-print or post-print versions of their works, following editorial policies to ensure free and immediate access.

Archiving and Preservation

ECF is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation of published works. All content is immediately archived in secure and accessible archiving systems to ensure the permanent availability of publications over time.

Monitoring and Adherence to International Standards

ECF is committed to complying with international standards for Open Access publishing. As a member of OASPA, the publisher aligns with the ethical and professional guidelines established for Open Access publishers, including editorial transparency policies, respect for authors' rights, and free accessibility for all readers without discrimination.

Sustainability and Financial Transparency

ECF adopts a sustainable financial model that ensures free access to publications without compromising editorial quality. The publisher may cover operational costs through public funding models, sponsorships, or other forms of institutional support, without imposing costs on authors. In line with the principle of transparency, ECF provides clear information about Article Processing Charges (APC) and Book Processing Charges (BPC).

Requirements for Authors

Authors wishing to publish with ECF must comply with the following conditions:

  • Open Access Declaration: Authors must sign a declaration agreeing to the Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licence to allow distribution of the content without restrictions.
  • Deposit in Repositories: Authors are encouraged to deposit the final versions of their works in institutional and public repositories, following editorial policies to ensure free and immediate access.
  • Completion of Bibliographic Information: Authors must provide all required information for publication, including metadata necessary to ensure the indexing and citability of the work.
Monitoring and Updates

ECF is committed to regularly monitoring the effectiveness of its Open Access policies and updating them in accordance with new global practices and directives. The policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with the latest international initiatives, such as Plan S and other emerging Open Access regulations.

Scientific certification

Publications by Edizioni Ca' Foscari (ECF) are evaluated according to rigorous scientific quality criteria, in line with the best international practices for open access publishing. Each scientific text undergoes review by experts external to the Scientific Committee of the series. The available methods are:

Double-blind peer review
Evaluation where authors and reviewers do not know each other's identities. ECF requires two independent reviews for each contribution.

Open peer review
Evaluation where authors and reviewers are mutually known. Reviewers' names will be disclosed in the publication. Soon, ECF will also make their evaluation forms available on the webpage containing the published versions of the approved content.

1. Scientific Review Methods
  • Monographs. Accepted review methods are:
    • Double-blind peer review
    • Open peer review
    Reviews are conducted by two reviewers external to the Scientific Committee of the series. Adoption of open peer review is possible if approved by the Editorial Board.
  • Edited Volumes. Accepted review methods are:
    • Double-blind peer review
    • Open peer review
    Reviews concern individual contributions, not the entire volume. Each contribution is subjected to a separate evaluation by two reviewers external to the Scientific Committee of the series.
2. Exceptions and Variations

In special cases, such as editions of sources, grammars, translations, conference proceedings, Festschrifts, exhibition catalogues, etc., exceptions or variations may be considered. These will be evaluated by the ECF Editorial Board.

Exceptions may include:

  • Mixed peer review, with one internal and one external reviewer
  • Single review (blind or open)

Under no circumstances can an entire edited volume undergo a collective review. Each contribution must be evaluated individually.

3. ECF Editorial Board

ECF is the University Press of Ca' Foscari University of Venice, which has established an Editorial Board composed of a coordinator and a representative from each of the University’s disciplinary areas. The Editorial Board is responsible for ensuring adherence to scientific quality criteria and editorial policies.

4. Proposal of New Publications

The ECF Editorial Board evaluates and approves:

  • Proposals for new series, which must meet criteria of originality, academic quality, and methodological rigor. Such proposals must include a Scientific Committee of proven value, preferably international, actively involved in scientific direction;

  • Annual editorial plans for the series, examining and approving each proposed volume.

Proposals can be submitted through the appropriate online forms available on the website. ECF welcomes both unsolicited proposals and contributions in response to periodically published calls for projects.

5. Autonomy of the Scientific Direction

The Scientific Direction of each book is autonomous in managing the review process and selecting peer reviewers, always in compliance with ECF guidelines.

6. Peer Review Platform

ECF provides the ECFPeerflow platform, developed internally, to manage the peer review process. Articles are uploaded anonymously, and each review is tracked and archived in the system.

7. External Reviewers

Reviewers must be external to the series' Scientific Committee, with an adequate curriculum and a significant number of scientific publications. Their selection is the responsibility of the Scientific Director.

8. Assignment of Articles to Reviewers

Articles are assigned to reviewers via the ECFPeerflow platform by the Scientific Director. Authors and reviewers must not contact each other during the evaluation process.

9. Removal of Personal Information

Authors must remove all information that could lead to personal identification (such as their data in file properties) before uploading documents to the platform.

10. Outcome of the Review

Reviewers decide whether the document is:

  • Accepted
  • Rejected

If accepted with modifications, the author must submit a revised version for further evaluation. If rejected, the Scientific Director may decide to submit the document to a third reviewer.

11. Review and Acceptance Process

Once all reviewers have provided their feedback, the Scientific Director assesses the results and decides whether the article can be accepted. Publication occurs only after meeting all scientific and formal quality criteria.

12. Archiving the Review Process

The entire review process is tracked, stored, and archived in the platform's database. Authors and reviewers can consult the archive through their respective profiles.

13. Technical Support

ECF offers continuous support for using the peer review platform via email at ecf_support@unive.it.

Publication times

The publication times of a monograph or edited volume depend on when the proposals are submitted and when the manuscripts are ready after the peer review process. The expected stages include:


Stage Duration
1 Proposal evaluation Approximately 4 weeks from the submission of the project to the start of the peer review
2 Peer review process Between 4 and 6 weeks
3 Receiving reviewer feedback and final drafting Between 2 and 4 weeks
4 Editing, typesetting, proofs, and online publication Approximately 8 weeks

These times may vary depending on specific factors and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the scientific boards of the series and the authors.


Publication Windows

ECF schedules four annual publication windows, considering those projects that complete stage 3 (final draft) by the following deadlines as eligible for publication in one of the windows:

Deadline Publication Window
Mid-February Publication between April and May
End of April Publication between June and mid-July
End of June Publication between September and October
End of September Publication between November and mid-December

Projects finalised after the end of September will be published between the second half of February and the end of March of the following year.

Archiving

ECF carries out systematic archiving of all content published in the PHAIDRA perennial conservation archive.

ECF is the Press of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, whose institutional archive is ARCA. Authors affiliated with Ca’ Foscari can, from the moment of publication, make the deposit of the full text in ARCA without the need for other authorisations. In parallel, ECF recommends that non-Ca’ Foscari authors make a similar deposit in the institutional archive of the universities of their affiliation.

ECF also uses the Internet Archive as an additional long-term international archive.

Indexes
Crossref and DOI

Edizioni Ca' Foscari is a member of Crossref, a non-profit organisation that manages a metadata and DOI (Digital Object Identifier) registry, enhancing global academic communication. Through Crossref, the metadata of our publications, including titles, authors, affiliations, and dates, are linked to a DOI that ensures permanent retrieval of the digital objects, even if the website changes.

In addition, Edizioni Ca' Foscari uses Crossmark, Crossref's service that allows tracking and monitoring updates and versions of publications, ensuring that readers are always informed about any significant changes or corrections.

Our commitment to Crossref makes our publications easily discoverable, citable, linkable, and evaluable, contributing to the dissemination and tracking of academic research outcomes. The metadata are distributed to numerous systems and organisations that support the visibility and use of the published works.

For more information, visit Crossref.

i4oc – Initiative for Open Citation Data

Thanks to our membership in Crossref, Edizioni Ca' Foscari participates in the i4oc initiative, which promotes the availability of structured and open citations. The metadata associated with our publications are freely accessible and can be reused, allowing systematic management of citations in common and machine-readable formats.

DOAJ – Directory of Open Access Journals

All Edizioni Ca' Foscari journals are indexed in DOAJ, an independent index that collects tens of thousands of peer-reviewed open access journals from around the world. DOAJ increases the visibility and impact of high-quality academic journals, promoting best editorial practices.

DOAB – Directory of Open Access Books

Edizioni Ca' Foscari also participates in DOAB, the Directory of Open Access Books, which collects a selection of open access academic books. DOAB provides an international index of peer-reviewed monographs, ensuring greater visibility and accessibility for our academic publications in book format.

ERIH PLUS – European Reference Index for the Humanities

All Edizioni Ca' Foscari journals are indexed in ERIH PLUS, the reference index for social sciences and humanities in Europe. This service increases the visibility and discoverability of published content, making bibliographic data accessible and up-to-date for researchers and institutions.

ANVUR – National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes

Edizioni Ca' Foscari ensures that its journals meet the requirements for evaluation by ANVUR, the Italian agency responsible for evaluating the quality of research and scientific journals in Italy. Our publications comply with the standards required for indexing and evaluation by ANVUR, ensuring their recognition within national evaluation frameworks.

Scopus and other indices

The journals of Edizioni Ca' Foscari are structured according to the requirements set by Scopus, one of the most important bibliographic indices globally. Many of our journals are already indexed in Scopus, which serves as a significant platform for the international visibility of scientific publications.

In addition, Edizioni Ca' Foscari is committed to submitting and bringing the editorial series to Scopus, through a systematic attribution of ISSNs for each series. This process helps ensure greater diffusion and visibility even for non-periodical publications.

The journals and series are also candidates for other specialised indices, in line with the directives of the individual Scientific Boards, to ensure comprehensive and adequate coverage of various research areas.

Privacy

The names and e-mail addresses found in the journal’s/series’ site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal/series and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

To find out more, please contact ECF’s editorial staff at ecf@unive.it.

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Printed editions of our books

The printed editions are provided exclusively for monographs and edited books published within our series. There is absolutely no provision for the printing of journal issues.

Print on demand

At the request of authors, editors or Scientific Direction, a minimum circulation of 50 copies is made, not intended for trade but for free distribution to libraries or other similar bodies. The cost of this print run is established on a case-by-case basis and communicated in advance to the lender.

In addition to the first edition, it is also possible to request other subsequent ones in a minimum number of 30 copies.

Commercial print edition

A further printed edition can be decided by the Publisher, subject to a specific agreement with the authors / editor, and is aimed at commercial distribution through the Publisher’s e-commerce, bookstores and online bookstores, as a further useful channel for disseminating the publication.

The dissemination of these printed editions is international and is carried out using the most qualified forms of distribution specialised in national and international academic publishing.


To find out more, please contact ECF’s editorial staff at ecf@unive.it.

Submit a proposal

It is possible to propose to the publishing house projects of:

  • Monographs
  • Edited books

The proposals will be addressed to the Scientific Departments based on the thematic area.

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