Article Processing Charges (APC)

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Advanced Studies (IJMRAS)
ISSN: 2640-7272 | USA-Based | Open Access | Peer-Reviewed

1. APC Policy

The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Advanced Studies (IJMRAS) follows a transparent, ethical, and internationally aligned Article Processing Charge (APC) model to sustain high-quality open-access publishing.

  • The standard APC is USD $200 per accepted manuscript.
  • APC is applicable only after final acceptance of the manuscript.
  • There are no submission fees, no peer-review charges, and no hidden costs prior to acceptance.

IJMRAS ensures a fair, author-friendly, and integrity-driven publication process.

2. APC Coverage

The APC supports the complete publication workflow and includes:

  • Assignment of DOI (Digital Object Identifier) 
  • Rigorous peer-review coordination and editorial management
  • Manuscript formatting, typesetting, and proofreading services
  • Immediate open-access publication with global visibility
  • Long-term digital archiving and repository integration
  • Support for indexing and abstracting services
  • Maintenance of journal infrastructure, website, and cybersecurity
  • Operational and administrative costs of the publishing system

These services ensure that each article meets international academic and publishing standards.

3. Payment Terms

  • APC is requested only after formal acceptance.
  • Rejected manuscripts incur no charges.
  • Revisions and resubmissions remain free until acceptance.

4. Payment Methods

Payment details are shared in the acceptance letter.
Accepted methods include:

  • International bank transfer
  • Online secure payment systems
  • Other approved payment channels

An official invoice and payment receipt will be provided for all payments.

5. Waiver & Discount Policy

IJMRAS may offer partial APC waivers or discounts under special circumstances:

  • Authors with financial constraints
  • Researchers from developing countries
  • High-quality or impactful research contributions
  • Editorial Board recommendations

All requests are reviewed individually and are subject to approval.

6. Refund Policy

  • APC is non-refundable after publication.
  • In cases of withdrawal before publication, refund requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

7. Ethical Commitment & Transparency

IJMRAS strictly adheres to global publishing ethics and ensures:

  • No hidden or additional charges
  • No guaranteed or manipulated acceptance
  • A strict peer-review process
  • Full open-access availability for all published articles