Transparency & Affordability

ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC)

1. APC Policy Statement

GJPIR follows a transparent and ethical approach to Article Processing Charges (APC) to support the costs associated with editorial processing, peer review management, digital publishing, and long-term archiving.

2. APC Amount

₹1000 – ₹1200per accepted article

👉 The exact amount within this range may depend on:

  • Article type (research, review, case study)
  • Formatting and processing requirements

3. When APC is Charged

  • APC is charged only after the manuscript is accepted following peer review
  • No charges are applied at the submission or review stage

4. What APC Covers

  • Editorial processing and manuscript handling
  • Double-blind peer review management
  • Copyediting and formatting
  • Online publication and hosting
  • Long-term digital archiving

5. No Hidden Charges

GJPIR maintains full transparency:

No submission fees • No review charges • No hidden or additional fees after payment

9. Ethical Compliance

APC does not influence editorial decisions.

Acceptance is based solely on academic quality and peer review. Payment does not guarantee publication.

6. Waiver and Discount Policy

The journal may offer:

  • Partial or full fee waivers
  • Discounts for:
    • Students
    • Early-career researchers
    • Authors from financially constrained backgrounds

👉 Waiver requests must be submitted before or during the review process

7. Payment Terms

Instructions shared after acceptance. Complete payment within the specified timeline to proceed.

8. Refund Policy

Non-refundable once article is accepted. Refunds only in exceptional cases (e.g., duplicate payment).

10. Transparency

GJPIR is committed to affordability, accessibility, and ethical standards.