Publication Fee

Publication Fees

The International Academic Journal of Economic and Financial Research (IAJEFR) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal committed to making high-quality academic research freely accessible to readers worldwide. To support the operational costs of maintaining the journal, a publication fee (also known as an Article Processing Charge, APC) is applied to accepted manuscripts.

1. Fee Amount

  • The publication fee is USD 100 per accepted article.

  • This fee is payable only after a manuscript has been accepted for publication following the peer-review and revision process.

  • No submission, review, or editorial assessment fees are charged. Authors do not pay any fee for submission or review.

2. What the Publication Fee Covers

The USD 100 fee supports essential journal services and ensures the sustainability of open-access publishing. It includes:

  • Editorial Management: Handling submissions, coordinating peer review, and editorial decisions.

  • Peer Review System Support: Maintenance of online manuscript submission and tracking platforms.

  • Production and Typesetting: Professional formatting, copyediting, and proofreading to ensure high-quality publication.

  • Digital Object Identifier (DOI) Registration: Assigning a DOI for permanent citation and indexing.

  • Online Hosting and Archiving: Secure hosting of published articles, long-term digital preservation, and indexing in academic databases.

  • Open Access Availability: Ensuring free, unrestricted online access to all published content worldwide.

3. Payment Process

  • Authors will receive an invoice after the acceptance of the manuscript.

  • Payment can be made via bank transfer, online payment gateway, or other methods specified by the journal.

  • Publication will proceed only after the fee is confirmed.

4. Waivers and Discounts

  • IAJEFR is committed to supporting authors from low-income and developing countries. Fee waivers or discounts may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

  • Authors requesting a waiver must submit a written request explaining the need, which will be evaluated by the editorial office.

  • Decisions regarding fee waivers are transparent, fair, and based solely on need, without influencing editorial decisions.

5. Timing and Refunds

  • The publication fee is charged after manuscript acceptance and before publication.

  • No fees are charged for rejected manuscripts, ensuring the peer review process is free of financial influence.

  • Fees are non-refundable once the manuscript has been formally processed for publication.

6. Transparency and Ethical Considerations

  • IAJEFR strictly follows COPE and DOAJ ethical guidelines to ensure that editorial decisions are independent of financial considerations.

  • Editors, reviewers, and staff do not consider payment status when evaluating the scientific quality of submissions.

  • All fee policies are publicly stated and accessible on the journal website to maintain full transparency for authors.

7. Benefits of Paying the Publication Fee

  • Guaranteed open-access dissemination of research to a global audience.

  • Inclusion in reputable indexing databases and archiving services.

  • Professional typesetting and DOI registration for accurate citation.

  • Support for the long-term sustainability of IAJEFR as a free-access academic resource.