American Serial Publication is committed to open-access publishing, ensuring that research is freely available to everyone. Below are the details regarding our fees and payment options for authors and institutions.
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
- APC Structure
- Standard APC: The standard APC for publishing an article in our journals is $100. This fee covers the costs associated with peer review, editing, production, and online hosting.
- Discounts and Waivers: Discounts up to 60% may be available for authors from low – Medium income countries or under special circumstances. Authors should contact the editorial office to inquire about eligibility.
- APC Inclusions
- Editorial and Peer Review: Comprehensive editorial and peer review services to ensure high-quality publications.
- Formatting and Production: Professional formatting, typesetting, and production of the final published article.
- Online Hosting and Maintenance: Permanent online hosting of the article, ensuring global access and discoverability.
- Archiving: Long-term archiving in digital repositories to preserve the research record.
Payment Process
- Invoice Generation
- Post-Acceptance: Upon acceptance of the manuscript, an invoice for the APC will be issued to the corresponding author.
- Payment Deadline: Payment should be made within 30 days of the invoice date to proceed with publication.
- Payment Methods
- Credit/Debit Card: Payments can be made securely online via major credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).
- Bank Transfer: Authors can also choose to pay via bank transfer. Bank details will be provided on the invoice.
- Institutional Payments: For authors affiliated with institutions, payments can be arranged through the institution’s accounting department.
- Payment Assistance
- Institutional Membership: Authors affiliated with institutions that have a membership agreement with American Serial Publication may be eligible for discounted or waived APCs. Authors should verify this with their institution.
- Funding Support: Authors are encouraged to check if their research funding covers APCs. Many funding agencies and institutions have provisions for covering publication costs.
Refund Policy
- Eligibility for Refunds
- Withdrawal: If an author withdraws their manuscript before publication, a partial refund may be available, minus any administrative and processing fees incurred.
- Error in Billing: In cases of billing errors or overpayment, a full refund of the excess amount will be provided.
- Non-Refundable Situations
- Post-Publication: Once an article is published, APCs are generally non-refundable as the services have been rendered.
- Author Misconduct: If an article is retracted due to author misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, falsification of data), the APC is non-refundable.