Article Processing Charges

The article processing charge (APC) is 800* USD. 

*Discounts and Waivers

Automatic discounts are given when all authors are from low-income countries or lower-middle-income countries (classified by the World Bank, learn more, click: https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519-world-bank-country-and-lending-groups ).

Waivers may be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the quality of the research article and the authors' financial need. Additionally, manuscripts identified by the Editor-in-Chief or handling editor as exceptional in quality, novelty, and scientific contribution may receive a 100% APC waiver.

For 2026, all submissions will have 50 % Article Processing Charges.