Author Fees

To sustain high-quality scholarly publishing and support the editorial process, peer review, and production, this journal implements an Article Processing Charge (APC). The following fee structure applies:

Publication Fee
Upon acceptance of a manuscript, authors are required to pay a publication fee. The fee structure is as follows:

The standard publication fee applies to manuscripts with up to five (5) authors. For manuscripts with more than five authors, an additional charge of USD 100 per additional author will be incurred.

This fee contributes to the journal's operational and publishing costs.

Proofreading Requirement and Fees
To ensure the linguistic quality and academic rigor of all published content, professional proofreading is mandatory prior to final acceptance. Authors may fulfill this requirement through one of the following options:

  1. Journal-Arranged Proofreading: Authors may use the journal's internal or partnered proofreading service. Fees for this service are based on manuscript length and complexity and must be settled before the manuscript proceeds to the final production stage.

  2. External Proofreading Service: Authors may elect to use an independent proofreading service. This option requires prior written approval from the editorial office. Manuscripts proofread externally must be submitted alongside a certificate of editing from the service provider and remain subject to final language quality checks by the journal.

Payment Terms

The journal is committed to equitable access to publication. Authors experiencing genuine financial hardship may apply for a partial or full waiver of the publication fee. Requests must be submitted formally in writing and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

For any inquiries regarding this policy, please contact the editorial office.