Article Processing Charge
As an Open Access publication, the journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs associated with publishing an article. This fee is invoiced to the submitting author upon acceptance of the manuscript. The APC ensures that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide, allowing them to view, download, print, and share content without any financial barriers. There are no additional submission fees, page charges, or color charges. The APC for publishing a research paper is $10.
What Does the Article Processing Charge Cover?
The APC includes the following services:
- Editorial and Peer Review Services: Costs associated with the editorial process, including expert evaluation and review of submitted manuscripts.
- Online Hosting and Maintenance: Publication and ongoing maintenance of the article on the journal’s website and servers, ensuring continuous online accessibility.
- Digital Object Identifier (DOI): Assignment of a unique and permanent DOI to the published article, facilitating easy and persistent access.
- Free Letter of Acceptance: Authors receive a formal acceptance letter, which can be used for academic or professional purposes.
- Free Certificate of Publication: A certificate is provided to authors, confirming the publication of their manuscript and enhancing their academic credentials.
- Indexing in Academic Databases: Inclusion of the article in prominent databases such as Google Scholar and others, increasing its visibility and discoverability.
- Plagiarism Report: A detailed plagiarism check is conducted on the manuscript, and authors receive a comprehensive report.
- Open Access Provision: Ensures that the article is freely accessible to readers worldwide.
- Online Hosting and Archiving: Long-term archiving of the published article to ensure its availability for future reference.
- Marketing and Promotion: Promotion of the article through various channels to enhance its reach and impact.
Refund Policy
Payment of the Article Processing Charge is mandatory upon acceptance of a manuscript. Once a manuscript is accepted, no refunds or cancellations are issued under any circumstances.
Payment Methods
The journal accepts payments through the following methods:
- PayPal
- Payoneer
- Credit/Debit Cards: Visa, Visa Debit, Visa Electron, MasterCard, UnionPay, Discover, American Express, or Maestro.
- Money Transfer Services: Western Union, MoneyGram, and Xpress Money.
- Bank Transfer
By offering these services, the journal ensures a seamless and efficient publication process while maintaining high standards of accessibility and quality.