Publication Charges

Policy Statement

The journal follows a transparent and ethical publication fee policy. Article Processing Charges (APC) are applied only after the manuscript has been formally accepted following peer review. There are no submission or review fees.

APC Amount

• Article Processing Charge (APC): PKR 5000 per accepted article
• Charges apply to all article types unless otherwise stated.

What the APC Covers

The APC supports the sustainable operation of the journal and includes:

• Editorial handling and administrative processing
• Double-blind peer review management
• Copyediting and formatting
• Online publication and digital archiving
• Website maintenance and journal operations

Payment Policy

• APC is payable only after acceptance of the manuscript
• Authors will receive an official acceptance letter and invoice
• Payment is required before final publication

Mode of Payment

• Online bank transfer / electronic payment
• Bank details are shared privately with authors after acceptance
• Proof of payment must be submitted to the editorial office

Waiver and Discount Policy (Optional)

• APC waivers or partial discounts may be considered:
• For authors from low-income regions
• In special issues or invited papers
• Requests must be made before payment and are subject to editorial approval

Waiver Request Forms

Publication Fee Waiver Request Form

Name of Applicant:                                                     Institution:                 Country:                                                  

Manuscript Title:                                                     

 

I hereby request a waiver / partial waiver of publication charges due to:

☐  Student status    ☐ Researcher from developing country    ☐ Institutional support limitation

 

Justification:                                                                                       

 

Signature of Applicant:                                            Date: