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Yes. The Mathematica Journal (TMJ) is described on its own site as a Wolfram Research Platinum Open-Access Journal, and its articles are free to read. It was published by Wolfram Research from 1990 to 2021 and covered all aspects of Mathematica, with the stated goal of helping readers at every proficiency level use the system more effectively.
What "Platinum Open Access" Means Here
The site's own label is the key evidence. "Platinum" open access generally means readers pay nothing and authors pay no article processing charge — the publisher absorbs the cost. The journal's description confirms the reader-facing half of that: it offers "free articles on all aspects of Mathematica."
| Question | Answer per the site |
|---|---|
| Can I read the articles for free? | Yes — articles are free |
| Who published it? | Wolfram Research |
| Is it still publishing? | No — it stopped accepting submissions; the archive runs 1990–2021 |
| Where do similar new articles appear now? | Wolfram Community, per the site's note |
Practical Implications
- Reading: You can access the published articles without a subscription or payment.
- Submitting: You cannot — TMJ is no longer accepting submissions. The site directs readers to Wolfram Community for articles of similar depth.
- Notebook versions: To view an article's notebook version without Mathematica installed, the site points to the free Wolfram Player at wolfram.com/player.
A Caveat on Scope
The "free" and "open access" descriptions apply to the journal's articles. They do not tell you anything about pricing for Mathematica itself or other Wolfram products — those are separate from the journal's open-access status.