Publication Fee Policy
Publication Fee Policy
Authors are required to acquire the PDF version of the journal (digital copy), which is a mandatory purchase. Additionally, authors have the option to separately purchase a hardcopy of the journal. Please note that the acquisition of a hardcopy is not obligatory. We do not impose any submission fees for our journals. In the event that a manuscript is not accepted during the peer review process, authors will not incur any charges.
Authors are required to acquire the PDF version of the journal (digital copy), which is a mandatory purchase. Additionally, authors have the option to separately purchase a hardcopy of the journal. Please note that the acquisition of a hardcopy is not obligatory. We do not impose any submission fees for our journals. In the event that a manuscript is not accepted during the peer review process, authors will not incur any charges.
Emergency Processing Fee (Fast-Track Processing): On occasion, authors may find themselves in need of emergency processing for their manuscripts due to pressing deadlines related to interviews, promotions, and similar circumstances. It is important to note that opting for fast-track peer review does not imply a compromise in the quality of the peer review process; the same rigorous standards are upheld.
Emergency Processing Fee (Fast-Track Processing): On occasion, authors may find themselves in need of emergency processing for their manuscripts due to pressing deadlines related to interviews, promotions, and similar circumstances. It is important to note that opting for fast-track peer review does not imply a compromise in the quality of the peer review process; the same rigorous standards are upheld.
To accommodate such requests while upholding the integrity of the peer review process, our editorial staff invests additional efforts, which encompass the following:
To accommodate such requests while upholding the integrity of the peer review process, our editorial staff invests additional efforts, which encompass the following:
1. Initiating international telephone calls or WhatsApp conversations with potential reviewers to ascertain their availability and willingness to engage in the fast-track peer review process.
1. Initiating international telephone calls or WhatsApp conversations with potential reviewers to ascertain their availability and willingness to engage in the fast-track peer review process.
2. Typically, the number of potential reviewers contacted for fast-track peer review ranges from 2 to 5 times the number engaged for regular peer review.
2. Typically, the number of potential reviewers contacted for fast-track peer review ranges from 2 to 5 times the number engaged for regular peer review.
3. Vigilant tracking and follow-up with selected reviewers to ensure adherence to tightened deadlines.
3. Vigilant tracking and follow-up with selected reviewers to ensure adherence to tightened deadlines.
4. While a single editor ordinarily renders the final decision in the course of regular peer review, fast-track peer review involves the input of two editors in the final decision-making process. Optionally, a third editor may be consulted if deemed necessary. Thus, it is evident that more layers of oversight are integrated into the fast-track peer review, as compared to the standard process, in order to maintain an elevated standard of peer review.
4. While a single editor ordinarily renders the final decision in the course of regular peer review, fast-track peer review involves the input of two editors in the final decision-making process. Optionally, a third editor may be consulted if deemed necessary. Thus, it is evident that more layers of oversight are integrated into the fast-track peer review, as compared to the standard process, in order to maintain an elevated standard of peer review.
Given the exigency associated with emergency manuscript processing, authors availing this service are requested to remit an additional charge of US$ 30. This nominal fee helps support the meticulous and expedited review process we provide.
Given the exigency associated with emergency manuscript processing, authors availing this service are requested to remit an additional charge of US$ 30. This nominal fee helps support the meticulous and expedited review process we provide.
