Article Processing Charges (APC) policy

Publis Editorial is an independent academic publisher operating without external funding or permanent institutional subsidies. In accordance with the Open Access publishing model, journals published by Publis Editorial apply Article Processing Charges (APC) to ensure the sustainability of editorial operations. APC are used solely for cost recovery related to publishing services and are not applied for profit-generating purposes.

APC amount and transparency

The Article Processing Charge is USD 230 per manuscript accepted for publication and is clearly stated on each journal’s website before manuscript submission.

  • This amount covers only the editorial services provided by Publis Editorial. Authors may incur additional costs related to bank fees, international transfer charges, currency conversion, or taxes imposed by financial regulations in their country. Such charges are outside the control of the publisher and remain the responsibility of the payer.

  • No hidden fees or additional charges are applied at any stage of the editorial process.

Purpose of the APC

APC revenue is used exclusively to support publishing operations, including editorial workflow management, peer review coordination, academic editing, digital production, metadata management, platform maintenance, and digital preservation.

  • APC corresponds to legitimate and verifiable publishing services.

  • APC does not represent payment for acceptance or editorial outcomes.

Editorial independence

Editorial decision-making is based solely on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance, as determined through peer review.

  • Payment of APC does not influence editorial decisions.

  • Peer review and editorial evaluation are conducted independently of financial considerations.

  • Acceptance of a manuscript always precedes any payment request.

Waivers and discounts

Publis Editorial supports equitable participation in scholarly publishing by offering APC waivers or discounts.

  • Requests are handled transparently and independently of editorial evaluation.
  • Waiver approval does not influence editorial decisions.
  • Eligibility criteria and application procedures are publicly available.

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Submission charges

      • No submission, processing, or review fees are charged.

      • APC are invoiced only after formal acceptance of the manuscript.

Currency and payment methods

      • APC are charged in United States Dollars (USD).

      • Available payment methods are communicated after acceptance.

      • Payments are processed through secure institutional channels.

Invoicing and taxes

      • Official invoices are issued upon receipt of payment.

      • Applicable tax or fiscal requirements are communicated when relevant to the author or paying institution.

Timing of payment

      • Payment is requested only after editorial acceptance.

      • Payment must be completed before final production and publication.

      • Failure to complete payment may delay publication but does not affect editorial decisions already made.

Refund policy

      • APC are generally non-refundable once editorial production has commenced.

      • Exceptions may be considered in justified cases and are evaluated institutionally.

Commitment to transparency and best practices

This policy reflects internationally recognized best practices in Open Access scholarly publishing and transparency standards expected by indexing services.

    • Financial management and editorial processes are clearly separated.

    • APC information is publicly available, transparent, and verifiable.

    • Publis Editorial is committed to scientific integrity, accountability, and the responsible dissemination of scholarly knowledge.