Article Processing Charges

The journal follows an open-access policy which means that the articles published by the journals are available free of charge and no subscriptions are required to download the content. The authors must pay Article Processing Charges (APC) after acceptance of the manuscript for publication. The APC covers various essential services which include editorial assistance, technical support (website hosting, maintenance, and regular software updates), copyediting, and production services. Additionally, APCs cover the fees for article promotion and marketing. The APC can be paid by either the authors, their institutions, their funders, or their employer.

The APCs are as follows: a research article is $500, a review article is $400, and case studies is $300. Fee waivers and discounts are available for lead authors and corresponding authors from low-income countries as per The World Bank as well as countries with a lack of research funding for publication charges. The waiver request can be made to the Editor-in-Chief.

Currently, the APCs are waived for articles submitted until December 31, 2025.

Reimbursement and Waiver Policies

The journal and its publisher ensure fair practices in handling APCs. If alternative funding is provided for an open-access article, any previously paid APCs will be refunded. To support researchers facing financial constraints, the journal offers a waiver policy and offers a discount, helping those unable to cover the full cost of open-access publishing. Fee waivers or discounts for lead authors from low-income countries as per The World Bank.