Article Processing Charges

Article Processing Charges (APC)

To support the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed articles and cover operational expenses, the following Article Processing Charges (APC) apply for manuscripts accepted in IJCERT:

APC Details

  • For Indian Authors: ₹5,000 INR
  • For Authors from Low- and Middle-Income Countries: $50 USD
  • For Authors from High-Income Countries: $100 USD

These charges will be communicated in the acceptance notification, along with a secure and convenient payment link.

Note on Country Classification

The classification of countries into Low-, Middle-, and High-Income categories follows the guidelines provided by the World Bank Income Group classification. Authors can review their country's classification on the World Bank Country and Lending Groups page.

APC Waivers and Discounts

We are committed to fostering global research collaboration and inclusivity. To support authors with financial constraints, we offer the following:

  1. Full APC Waivers:

    • Available to authors affiliated with institutions in low-income countries, as defined by the World Bank.
    • Considered on a case-by-case basis upon written request during manuscript submission.

  2. Partial APC Discounts:

    • Offered to authors from lower-middle-income countries or authors experiencing financial difficulties.
    • Requests for discounts must be submitted during the manuscript submission process and include a brief justification.

  3. Special Waivers:

    • Waivers or discounts may be available for papers of exceptional quality or for authors who demonstrate significant financial constraints. These are evaluated at the discretion of the editorial team.

Note: Waiver and discount requests must be made at the time of manuscript submission and will not be considered retroactively after acceptance.

For further details or to request a waiver/discount, please contact our editorial office at  support@ijcert.org