APC Rationale: Article Processing Charges cover editorial
management, peer review coordination, production (typesetting, XML),
online hosting, and archiving. Fees are invoiced after acceptance.
Fee Table: APCs may vary by article type and word count.
Word Count Range
APC (EUR)
APC (USD)
APC (GBP)
150-1500
€ 299
1000-3000
€ 499
2000-7000
€ 699
7000 and above
€ 999
Invoicing & payment: APC invoices are issued to the corresponding author or institution after acceptance; payment instructions, accepted payment methods, and invoice timelines are provided by the finance team.
Waiver & Discount Policy
Eligibility: The journal provides full or partial waivers for authors from low-income countries, students, or early-career researchers without funding, and for invited contributions or special issues as determined by editorial policy.
Application procedure: Request waivers during submission,providing supporting documentation. Waiver decisions are typically made prior to final acceptance of the paper and are handled confidentially.
Discounts & Special Cases: Institutional agreements, sponsorships may offer discounts. Contact the editorial office.