Publication Fees

Article Processing Charge

Transparent and affordable publication fees for quality research. No hidden costs, no submission fees.

$100

USD (One-time payment)

Article Processing Charge (APC)

One-time payment upon acceptance
No submission fees
No processing fees during review
Free DOI assignment
Free formatting and editing
Lifetime open access hosting

Important Information

No payment is required during submission or peer review. The APC of $100 is only charged after your manuscript has been formally accepted for publication. If your article is rejected, you will not be charged any fees.

What's Included

Your APC covers all publication services

Peer Review

Rigorous double-blind peer review process by expert reviewers in the field.

Editorial Services

Professional editing for language, grammar, and formatting to meet journal standards.

DOI Assignment

Unique Digital Object Identifier for permanent citation and discoverability.

Open Access

Free global access to your published article with no paywall barriers.

Online Publishing

Professional online hosting with full-text HTML and PDF versions.

Indexing Services

Submission to major academic databases for increased visibility.

When is APC Charged?

Simple and transparent payment process

1

Submit

Submit your manuscript at no cost. No submission fees required.

2

Review

Your manuscript undergoes peer review. No charges during this phase.

3

Pay & Publish

Upon acceptance, pay $100 APC. Your article is then published.

Fee Waivers Available

We understand that authors from developing countries or with limited funding may face financial constraints. We offer fee waivers on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our editorial office to request a waiver.

Request Waiver

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about publication fees

The APC of $100 is only charged after your manuscript has been accepted for publication. There are no fees during the submission or peer review process. If your manuscript is rejected, you will not be charged any amount.

No, there are no submission fees. Submitting your manuscript to IJIPAL is completely free. You only pay the $100 APC if and when your manuscript is accepted for publication.

We accept various payment methods including bank transfer, credit/debit cards, and PayPal. Detailed payment instructions will be provided along with your acceptance letter.

Yes, we offer fee waivers for authors from developing countries or those with limited funding. Waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our editorial office at info@va-ra.co to request a waiver before or after acceptance.

Once the APC is paid, it is non-refundable. If you choose to withdraw your manuscript after payment, the APC will not be reimbursed. We encourage authors to carefully consider their publication decisions before making the payment.

Have Questions?

Our editorial team is happy to assist you with any questions about publication fees or the submission process.

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