Guidelines for Authors
Publication Charges
This section details the Publication Charges for the Journal, including any Article Processing Charges (APCs) and options for waivers or discounts. It also outlines the payment process and related policies.
Article Processing Charges (APC)
As an open access journal, we charge Article Processing Charges to cover the costs of peer review, journal production, online hosting, and archiving. Current APC rates:
| Article Type | Standard Fee | Discounted Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Original Research | $1200 | $900 |
| Review Articles | $1000 | $750 |
| Case Reports | $800 | $600 |
| Short Communications | $600 | $450 |
| Letters to Editor | No charge | No charge |
*Discounts available for authors from low-income countries, students, and members of partner institutions
What's Included
The APC covers:
- Rigorous peer review by experts in the field
- Professional copyediting and typesetting
- XML conversion for indexing services
- Long-term digital preservation
- Global visibility through open access
- DOIs and Crossref registration
Waivers and Discounts
We offer APC waivers or discounts in the following circumstances:
- Authors from low-income countries (as defined by World Bank)
- Students and early-career researchers without funding
- Authors experiencing financial hardship
- Members of institutional partners
To request a waiver, please contact the editorial office with a brief explanation of your circumstances.
Payment Process
Payment is requested only after manuscript acceptance. Authors will receive an invoice with payment instructions. We accept:
- Credit card payments through our secure portal
- Bank transfers
- Institutional payments via purchase order