Article Processing Charge (APC)
Article Processing Charges (APC)
The International Journal of Research (IJR) is a Gold Open Access journal. All articles published in the journal are freely accessible online to readers worldwide without subscription or access charges.
To support the costs associated with editorial processing, peer review management, website maintenance, and digital archiving, the journal charges a nominal Article Processing Charge (APC).
APC Amount
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Article Processing Charge: USD 10 per accepted article
The APC is payable only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication following the editorial and peer review process. There is no fee for manuscript submission or peer review.
What the APC Covers
The APC contributes to the operational costs involved in publishing and maintaining the journal, including:
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Editorial processing and manuscript handling
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Peer review management
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Online hosting and website maintenance
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Article formatting and publication
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Long-term digital archiving and indexing support
Waivers and Discounts
The International Journal of Research (IJR) may provide waivers or discounts on publication fees in certain cases. Authors who obtain membership with Track2Training may be eligible for a discount or waiver on APCs according to the membership benefits.
Other Fees
The journal does not charge submission fees.
However, if authors request corrections or edits after the article has been published, a post-publication editing fee of USD 5 per article may apply to cover administrative and technical updates.
Commitment to Affordable Open Access
IJR maintains a very low APC to support researchers, scholars, and students worldwide, especially those from developing countries or institutions with limited research funding. The journal aims to promote accessible and inclusive scholarly communication while maintaining high standards of peer-reviewed publishing.
