Article Publication Charges (APC)
ScienceVolks charge open access fees to cover the costs involved in the publication process and to sustain the business model of providing free access to articles. Here are the reasons behind charging open access fees:
Production and dissemination costs: Publishing an article involves various expenses, including editorial services, peer review management, copyediting, typesetting, formatting, digital hosting, and long-term preservation. Open access fees help cover these production costs to ensure the quality and integrity of the published work.
Access infrastructure: ScienceVolks invest in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure required to host, distribute, and provide seamless access to research articles. This includes maintaining servers, website development, metadata creation, search functionality, and ensuring the articles are discoverable and accessible to readers worldwide.
Peer review process: Peer review is a crucial part of the publication process, ensuring the quality and credibility of scholarly work. We organize and manage the peer review process, which involves coordinating reviewers, handling feedback and revisions, and making editorial decisions. Open access fees contribute to the cost of managing and facilitating this rigorous review process.
Editorial services: We employ editorial staff who handle manuscript submissions, correspondence with authors, and oversee the publication workflow. They ensure that articles meet the journal's standards, adhere to formatting guidelines, and address any issues before final publication. The fees collected help support these editorial services.
Marketing and promotion: ScienceVolks invest in marketing and promoting open access articles to maximize their visibility and impact. This includes activities like search engine optimization (SEO), social media campaigns, email alerts and promoting articles through academic networks and databases. Open access fees contribute to these efforts, increasing the chances of articles being discovered and read by a wider audience.
Sustainability and financial viability: We need to generate revenue to sustain our operations and invest in technological advancements, innovation, and ongoing developments in scholarly communication. Open access fees serve to support the financial viability of publishers, ensuring our ability to provide continued open access services.
ScienceVolks APC Structure
We charge a standard publication fee of GBP 990 per accepted manuscript.
Please note that this fee is inclusive of all applicable taxes. This change has been effective since September 1, 2024.
When is the Fee Payable?
The publication fee is payable once your manuscript has been accepted for publication. An invoice will be sent to the corresponding author with instructions for payment.
Accepted Currencies and Payment Methods
We accept payments in major currencies like GBP, USD and EUR etc. The payment methods can be via PayPal, Credit/Debit card and Bank Transfer.
Waiver Policy
We understand that some authors may face financial constraints. To support the global research community, we offer a limited number of fee waivers and discounts. These are considered on a case-by-case basis, particularly for authors from low-income countries or those with demonstrated need. For further enquires please contact us at info@sciencevolks.co.uk
Withdrawal Policy
At SVOA we strive to provide high-quality publishing services to our authors. However, we understand that there may be instances where an author needs to withdraw their paper after submission. To ensure transparency and cover the costs incurred during the review and publication process, we have established the following withdrawal policy:
Withdrawal Before Review Process: Authors can withdraw their manuscript before the peer review process begins without any penalty. To request a withdrawal at this stage, please contact respective journal via email.
Withdrawal During or After Review Process: If a manuscript is withdrawn during or after the peer review process, a fee will be charged to cover the administrative and review costs incurred. This fee will amount to 30% of the original publication fee.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Our goal is to maintain the integrity of the publication process while accommodating the needs of our authors.
