Article Processing Charge (APC) Information
Introduction
Thank you for considering the IFSMRC African international Journal of Research in Management as a platform for disseminating your research. To ensure the sustainability and quality of our publication, we charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. This fee helps cover the costs associated with editorial services, peer review, production, and online hosting.
APC Details
Regular Article Processing Charge
The regular APC for a standard research article is 50 USD. This fee includes:
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Editorial and Peer Review Services: Rigorous peer review by experts in the field and editorial assistance to enhance the quality of your manuscript.
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Copyediting and Typesetting: Professional editing and formatting to ensure clarity and adherence to publication standards.
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Online Hosting and Indexing: Publication and maintenance of your article on our online platform, making it globally accessible and indexed in major databases.
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DOI Assignment: A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for your article, providing a unique and permanent link to your work.
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Promotion and Marketing: Highlighting your research through various channels to increase visibility and impact.
Waivers and Discounts
We understand that financial constraints may be a concern for some authors. Therefore, we offer:
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Waivers: Full or partial APC waivers may be available for authors from low-income countries or those facing financial hardship. Authors can request a waiver during the submission process.
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Discounts: Special discounts may be considered for students and researchers with limited funding. Please contact the editorial office for more information.
Payment Information
Upon acceptance of your manuscript, you will receive detailed instructions on how to process the APC payment. Payments can be made securely through our online system, and we accept various modes of payment, including credit/debit cards and bank transfers.
Why an APC?
The APC model allows us to maintain an open-access policy, ensuring that your research is freely accessible to a global audience. This model fosters greater visibility, wider dissemination, and increased citations for your work.
Your support through the APC contributes to the sustainability of our journal, enabling us to maintain high editorial standards and provide a valuable platform for the global scientific community.
We believe in transparency and fairness, and our APC structure reflects our commitment to supporting authors while upholding the quality of scientific publishing.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the APC or the payment process, please feel free to contact our editorial office at editor@ifsmrc.org.
Thank you for choosing the IFSMRC African international Journal of Research in Management as the avenue to share your groundbreaking research with the world.