Article Processing Charge (APC)
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Article Processing Charge (APC)
Frontiers in Environmental Biology operates under a Gold Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible worldwide without subscription or access restrictions. This model supports rapid knowledge dissemination and enables unrestricted sharing and reuse of scientific findings.
To sustain high-quality editorial operations and open-access dissemination, the journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. APC fees support costs associated with manuscript handling, peer review management, editorial processing, copyediting, typesetting, online hosting, long-term archiving, and journal administration.
Importantly, APC fees are only applicable after a manuscript has successfully passed peer review and has been formally accepted for publication. No fees are charged at submission or during the review process.
APC Policy Timeline
To support authors and encourage submissions, the journal currently offers affordable publication charges with discounts available for eligible authors.
- Indian Authors: The APC is INR 5,950 per accepted article.
- International Authors: The APC is USD 100 per accepted article.
- Discounts: A special discount may be available for authors upon request or based on individual circumstances.
- The applicable APC is payable after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.
- Authors will be informed of the final payable amount and payment procedure during the publication process.
Waivers and Discounts
The journal is committed to ensuring that publication costs do not prevent valuable scientific contributions from being disseminated. Authors from low- and middle-income countries or authors facing financial constraints may apply for APC waivers or discounts.
Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Authors seeking financial assistance should contact the Editorial Office at the time of submission and provide a brief explanation supporting their request.
Detailed waiver eligibility criteria and application procedures will be published on the journal website prior to the implementation of APC charges.
Rewards and Benefits for Early Contributors
To recognize early contributors supporting the journal during its establishment phase, the following incentives apply:
★ Authors submitting manuscripts before March 31, 2028, and whose articles are accepted, will receive a 50% APC discount applicable to a future publication after APC implementation.
★ Articles recognized with an Annual Highly Cited Paper Award among submissions made before March 31, 2028, will receive a full APC waiver for one future publication after APC fees become active.
These benefits aim to reward authors contributing high-impact research during the journal’s formative years.