Article Processing Charges (APC)

Transparent Pricing for Open Access Publishing

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Open Access Publishing Model

IJETD is a fully open-access, peer-reviewed journal. To sustain high-quality editorial services and ensure global accessibility of research, we charge Article Processing Charges (APCs) only after manuscript acceptance.

Key Principle: APCs are charged only to accepted manuscripts, ensuring that authors are not charged for rejected submissions.

APC Pricing Structure

Research Articles

$50

Per accepted article

Review Articles

$45

Per accepted article

When is APC Charged?

✓ APC is Charged For:
  • Accepted manuscripts ready for publication
  • After peer review approval
  • Upon final editorial acceptance
✗ APC is NOT Charged For:
  • Rejected manuscripts
  • Manuscripts under peer review
  • Manuscripts requiring major revisions

APC Waivers and Discounts

📋 Eligibility Criteria

APC waivers or discounts may be available for:

  • Researchers from low-income countries
  • Students and early-career researchers
  • Authors from developing nations
  • Exceptional research contributions
🎯 How to Request

To request an APC waiver or discount:

  1. Include a formal request with your manuscript
  2. Provide justification and supporting documentation
  3. Contact the editorial office at journals@apexacademiapress.com

What Does the APC Cover?

  • ✓ Peer Review: Double-blind peer review by experts
  • ✓ Editorial Processing: Comprehensive editing and formatting
  • ✓ Online Publication: Immediate open-access publication
  • ✓ DOI Assignment: Digital Object Identifier
  • ✓ Indexing: Inclusion in academic databases
  • ✓ Perpetual Access: Free and unrestricted access
  • ✓ Usage Rights: Creative Commons license
  • ✓ Archive Storage: Long-term digital preservation
  • ✓ Metrics: Article-level metrics and analytics
  • ✓ Promotion: Visibility through multiple channels

Payment Options

Accepted Payment Methods:
  • Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
  • Bank Transfer
  • PayPal
  • Wire Transfer

Invoice Process: A detailed invoice will be provided after acceptance, with payment instructions and a 30-day payment window.

Publication Process After Payment

Step 1

APC Invoice Issued

Upon acceptance

Step 2

Payment Processing

30-day window

Step 3

Proofs & Corrections

Author review

Step 4

Online Publication

Immediate

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, researchers from low-income and lower-middle-income countries may be eligible for APC waivers. Please submit a formal request with supporting documentation to journals@apexacademiapress.comm.

APCs are only charged after final acceptance. If issues are discovered during proofs, we will work with you. In rare cases of complete rejection before publication, a full refund will be issued.

Yes, many institutions have prepaid APC accounts with IJETD. Contact your institution's research office or the editorial office to inquire about institutional agreements.

Yes, institutions with multiple submissions may be eligible for discounted rates. Please contact our editorial office at journals@apexacademiapress.com to discuss institutional partnerships.

Have Questions About APCs?

Contact our editorial team for more information.

Email: journals@apexacademiapress.com