APC Policy

APC Policy

Article Processing Charge

Gold Open Access · APC invoiced only after acceptance

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Free
Faculty
Lecturer / Professor / Associate Professor
90 USD
Students
Only 90 USD
50%
Outstanding Papers
Full APC waiver

This journal is a gold open access publication. The APC covers editorial processing, peer review, production, dissemination, and long-term archiving.

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.

APC Fee Processing

  • No submission fee: There is no charge for submitting a manuscript.
  • APC invoiced only after acceptance: The APC is charged only after your manuscript has successfully completed the peer review process and has been formally accepted for publication.
  • No hidden fees: All costs are transparent and clearly stated on this page. There are no additional charges for color figures, supplementary materials, or page length (within standard limits).
  • No impact on editorial decisions: The APC does not influence editorial decisions in any way. All manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scholarly merit.
  • Discounts apply automatically: Role-based discounts (for Faculty and Students) are applied automatically at the time of invoicing.
  • Waiver requests: Please contact the editorial office for any waiver-related inquiries.

1. Standard APC Rate

The standard APC for this journal is Free for Faculty (Lecturer, Professor, Associate Professor), and 90 USD for Students.

2. Outstanding Papers – APC Waiver

  • APC waiver for outstanding papers: 50% of accepted papers selected as Outstanding Papers will receive a full APC waiver.
  • Complimentary print copy: All authors receive 1 free hardbound print copy (shipping costs borne by the author).

3. Contact Us

If you have any questions about the APC or wish to apply for a waiver, please contact us at:

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