Article Processing Charge
Advances in Communication & Economic Development
Print ISSN: 3135-8373 | Online ISSN: 3135-838X
Journal Overview
Advances in Communication & Economic Development (ACED) is a gold open access journal. The APC covers editorial processing, peer review, production, dissemination, and long-term archiving. An APC invoice is issued only after the manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.
APC Fee Processing
Important note: The APC does not influence editorial decisions in any way. An APC invoice will be issued only after the manuscript has successfully completed the full peer review process and has been formally accepted for publication.
Standard APC Rate
The standard APC is 800 USD for all countries/regions.
Inaugural Issue – Special Offer
- APC for Inaugural Issue: 180 USD
- Complimentary print copy: All authors receive 1 free hardbound print copy.
- Top 50% waivers: 50% of accepted articles will be selected for full APC waivers based on editorial assessment.
Waiver Inquiries
Please contact the editorial office for any waiver-related inquiries:
Discount Plan (2027–2030)
Author Role Discounts
Authors with the following roles are entitled to discounts on research articles during their term. If multiple discounts apply, only the lowest rate will be charged (no stacking).
Editorial Columns: All Editorial Board Members and Associate Editors publish editorial, perspective, or commentary articles free of charge during their term. This policy is separate from the research article discounts shown above.
Estimated APC with Role Discounts
The table below shows the actual APC for each role across different years. Role discounts are applied on top of the promotional/annual discounted rate.
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ISSN 3135-8373 (Print) | ISSN 3135-838X (Online)
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