Journal of the  Ceteris Paribus (JCP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Fakultas Ilmu Budaya (FIB) Universitas Andalas, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It invites original articles on which is history and literature. We accept research articles, literature reviews, and book reviews on history and literature, including (but not limited to) classical manuscripts, contemporary literary studies, religious and cultural heritage, archaeology and history, literature studies, and related topics. This journal accepts diverse formats, including articles from scientific forums, review essays, and special issues. JCP seeks to publish a balanced mix of high-quality theoretical or empirical research articles, case studies, review papers, comparative studies, exploratory papers, and book reviews. All accepted manuscripts will be published online.

JCP works closely with the Kato Institute and the Masyarakat Sejarawan Indonesia (MSI) brand in West Sumatra, which provides editorial members, peer reviewers, and authors, all of whom are from professional institutions aligned with JCP's aims and scopes.

This journal is an Open Access Journal. Article copyright belongs to the author. All information in this journal is closed and protected by the journal manager and protected from outside interests.

Focus and Scope

JCP invites original manuscripts that conform to the journal’s scope and focus, which are history and literature. We accept research articles, literature reviews, and book reviews on history and literature, including (but not limited to) classical manuscripts, contemporary literary studies, religious and cultural heritage, archaeology and history, literature studies, and related topics.

Journal History

  • JCP started it publication in 2022 (Online version)
  • JCP is registered by ISSN BRIN on November 2022
  • JCP First published March 2022 (Vol 1)
  • JCP is registered by Google Scholar on March 2022
  • JCP is registered by Garuda on 11 January 2023 
  • JCP is registered by Road on 11 January 2023
  • JCP is registered by Dimensions on 7 February 2023
  • JCP is registered by BASE on 7 February 2023
  • JCP is registered by ISJD on 7 February 2023
  • JCP is registered by SCILIT on 7 February 2023
  • JCP has a New Template for 2023
  • JCP has a New Template for 2024 
  • JCP has a New Template for 2026
  • JCP  accredited by ARJUNA in 2026 (Sinta 5)