Author Fees

The journal charges only an article processing charge (APC). The APC is applied only after a submission is accepted.

The author should understand that willingness and ability to pay do not guarantee the acceptance of a submission.

The APC for the journal is USD 1,000, with exception for authors from low-income economies based on classification by the World Bank. Authors from low-income economies are entitled to a 25% discount on APC.

These are countries categorized as Low-Income Economies:

Afghanistan

Guinea-Bissau

Sierra Leone

Burkina Faso

Korea, Dem. People's Rep 

Somalia

Burundi

Liberia

South Sudan

Central African Republic

Madagascar

Sudan

Chad

Malawi

Syrian Arab Republic  

Congo, Dem. Rep

Mali

Togo

Eritrea

Mozambique

Uganda

Ethiopia

Niger

Yemen, Rep.

Gambia, The

Rwanda

  

Authors with a discount policy should understand that the discount will not influence editorial decisions.

The availability of and willingness to pay the article processing charge will not guarantee publication. The editorial team will ensure independence and integrity in its editorial decisions.