Editorial administration
Manuscript tracking, reviewer coordination, decision records and research-integrity checks.
Publishing terms
Article processing charges
There is no fee to submit or undergo peer review. An APC is invoiced only after acceptance, and payment has no influence on editorial assessment or acceptance.
- Standard APCUSD 2,100
- Student APCUSD 540
- Submission and reviewUSD 0
Published charges
The applicable charge is confirmed after editorial acceptance. Authors should identify any student-rate or waiver request before invoicing.
| Category | Charge | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Standard APC | USD 2,100 | Accepted manuscripts unless another confirmed rate applies. |
| Student APC | USD 540 | Accepted manuscripts from an eligible student author with valid documentation. |
| Submission fee | USD 0 | No fee is charged to submit a manuscript. |
| Peer-review fee | USD 0 | No fee is charged for editorial screening or peer review. |
Editorial independence
Editorial decisions are based on scope, scientific quality, methodological rigor, ethical compliance, reporting quality, and relevance to the journal.
APC payment, funding status, fee-relief inquiries, membership and institutional affiliation do not influence the decision.
Peer review: Single-blind by default; double-blind review is available on request.
Manuscripts that proceed to external peer review are normally evaluated by at least two independent subject-matter experts.
What the APC supports
The charge supports the publication workflow after acceptance; it does not purchase a favorable or faster editorial decision.
Production
Copyediting, typesetting, proof preparation and publication of the final article formats.
Identifiers and metadata
Preparation and maintenance of article metadata and DOI registration where the identifier is deposited.
Open access
Public hosting and access to the published article under the journal’s stated license.
Fee-relief inquiries, invoicing and withdrawal
- Fee-relief inquiries
- Contact the editorial office before invoicing to discuss available terms. An inquiry does not affect peer review or acceptance.
- Invoices
- After acceptance, the invoice is sent to the corresponding author or an identified institutional finance contact. Contact the editorial office for grant or institutional documentation.
- Withdrawal policy
Authors should contact the editorial office promptly and wait for written confirmation before submitting the work elsewhere.
Manuscripts withdrawn within 3 days of submission are not subject to a withdrawal charge.
Manuscripts withdrawn more than 3 days after submission incur a withdrawal charge equal to 30% of the journal's APC.
Authors must receive official withdrawal confirmation before submitting the manuscript to another journal.
Common questions
Does payment affect acceptance?
No. Editorial decisions are based on scope, scientific quality, methodology, ethics and reporting, independently of payment.
When is the APC due?
The applicable APC is invoiced only after the manuscript has been accepted.
Can an institution pay the invoice?
Yes. The corresponding author may identify an institutional or grant finance contact for invoicing.
How is a student rate requested?
Provide valid student documentation before invoicing so eligibility can be confirmed.