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:
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Afghanistan |
Guinea-Bissau |
Sierra Leone |
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Burkina Faso |
Korea, Dem. People's Rep |
Somalia |
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Burundi |
Liberia |
South Sudan |
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Central African Republic |
Madagascar |
Sudan |
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Chad |
Malawi |
Syrian Arab Republic |
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Congo, Dem. Rep |
Mali |
Togo |
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Eritrea |
Mozambique |
Uganda |
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Ethiopia |
Niger |
Yemen, Rep. |
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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.
Latest Update: September 23, 2024, 05:31 GMT 7+.