ARTICLE PROCESSING FEE

About article processing fees

Article processing fees, when applicable, help cover editorial handling, production, publication technology, online hosting, archiving support, and open access dissemination.

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Policy Focus

Fee transparency

Author fees should be stated clearly and be easy to find before submission.

If no author fee applies, that should also be stated clearly.

Any waiver or discount policy should explain eligibility, timing, and how authors can apply.

Editorial decisions must be based on scholarly merit and must remain separate from payment status.

Practical Guidance

Before payment

  1. Review the journal page and author instructions for the applicable fee policy.
  2. Confirm whether waivers, institutional support, or special arrangements apply.
  3. Proceed only after editorial acceptance or according to the journal-specific payment workflow.
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