Article Processing Charges (APC)

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What is Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Article Processing Charges (APCs) are fees paid to cover the costs of open access publishing. Unlike traditional subscription-based journals that charge readers, open access journals charge authors (or their funders/institutions) to make articles freely available to everyone immediately upon publication.

No Submission Fees: We do not charge any fees for submitting manuscripts. APCs are only applicable upon acceptance for publication.

What Does APC Cover?

  • Peer review management and editorial processing
  • Typesetting, formatting, and copyediting
  • DOI registration and metadata creation
  • Online hosting and archiving (long-term preservation)
  • Indexing in major databases (Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ)
  • Promotion and marketing of published articles
  • Customer support for authors and readers

APC Pricing

Our APCs vary by journal type and article type. Below is our standard pricing structure:

Standard APC

$150
per accepted article
  • Full editorial processing
  • Professional typesetting
  • DOI registration
  • Indexing in major databases
  • Perpetual archiving

Review Articles

$120
per accepted article
  • Full editorial processing
  • Professional typesetting
  • DOI registration
  • Indexing in major databases
  • Perpetual archiving

Case Reports

$100
per accepted article
  • Full editorial processing
  • Professional typesetting
  • DOI registration
  • Indexing in major databases
  • Perpetual archiving

Fee Waivers & Discounts

We are committed to making open access publishing accessible to researchers worldwide. The following waivers and discounts are available:

Special Discount

Authors from countries classified as low-income or lower-middle-income economies by the World Bank are eligible for special discount.

$99

Reviewer Discount

Active reviewers who have completed at least 3 reviews in the past 12 months receive a 20% discount on APC.

20% Discount

Editorial Board Discount

Members of our editorial board receive a 30% discount on APCs for their personal submissions.

30% Discount

Institutional Memberships

Institutions with prepaid publishing agreements or memberships receive discounted rates. Contact us for institutional pricing.

Varies
No Author Will Be Turned Away: If you genuinely cannot afford the APC, please contact us. We consider waiver requests on a case-by-case basis.

Payment Options

We offer multiple convenient payment methods:

Credit / Debit Card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

Bank Transfer

Wire transfer from your institution or funding agency

PayPal

Secure online payment via PayPal

Invoice

For institutional payments, we can issue an invoice

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need to pay the APC?
APC is due only after your manuscript has been accepted for publication. You will receive an invoice upon acceptance, with payment typically due within 30 days.
Is the APC refundable if my manuscript is rejected?
No, we do not charge any fees until after acceptance. If your manuscript is rejected, you will not be charged anything.
How do I apply for a fee waiver?
You can request a fee waiver during the submission process. Provide justification and supporting documentation. Waiver requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Are there any hidden fees?
No, our pricing is completely transparent. The APC covers all publication costs. There are no additional fees for color figures, page charges, or supplementary materials.
What is your refund policy?
APCs are non-refundable once the publication process has commenced. If you withdraw your manuscript after acceptance and before publication, you may be eligible for a partial refund.

Questions About APCs?

Our billing and finance team is here to assist you.

Email: billing@scipublications.com

Contact Finance Team