Article Processing Charge (APC)
Journal Information
Article Processing Charge
Biotechnology Frontiers: An International Journal (ISSN: 3117-5791) follows a Gold Open Access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription or access barriers. To support the costs associated with high-quality open access publishing, authors are required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of their manuscript.
1. Purpose of APC
The APC is used exclusively to cover:
- Editorial management and double-blind peer review process.
- Online hosting, archiving, and indexing of published articles.
- Professional copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading.
- DOI assignment and metadata management for long-term accessibility.
- Website maintenance and global dissemination of research content.
By paying the APC, authors support the journal’s mission of providing free and unrestricted access to cutting-edge research in biotechnology.
2. APC Amount
Original Research Articles / Review Papers: [Insert APC in USD/INR]
Case Studies / Short Communications: [Insert APC in USD/INR]
Invited Articles / Editorials: No APC (by invitation only)
Note: APC rates are subject to periodic revision. Authors will be informed of applicable charges at the time of acceptance.
3. Waivers and Discounts
To encourage wider participation and inclusivity, full or partial waivers may be granted in the following cases:
- Authors from low-income or lower-middle-income countries (based on World Bank classification).
- Early-career researchers and students with limited funding.
- Special Issues where the Guest Editor has negotiated reduced or waived APCs.
- Waiver requests must be made at the time of submission and are considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Payment Procedure
APC is payable only after manuscript acceptance.
Authors will receive an official invoice from the Editorial Office.
Payments can be made via:
Bank transfer (preferred)
Credit/Debit card
Online payment gateways (details provided on invoice)
A payment receipt will be issued to the corresponding author for institutional reimbursement purposes.
5. Refund Policy
APCs are non-refundable once the article has been processed for publication.
If an article is withdrawn after acceptance, APC will not be refunded.
In rare cases of technical error or journal-side withdrawal, refunds may be considered at the discretion of the publisher.
6. Transparency and Ethics
The journal does not charge submission fees.
APC is the only cost authors are required to bear.
There are no hidden charges for color figures, supplementary materials, or manuscript length.
By paying the APC, authors contribute to advancing open access biotechnology research, ensuring that their work reaches a global readership without barriers.