Article Publishing Charges Policy

Article Publishing Charges

Scholar Cave is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that academic research is freely and immediately available online for anyone to read, distribute, and reuse. To support this model, we levy Article Publishing Charges (APCs) on accepted articles, which cover operational costs while maintaining the highest publishing standards.

Unlike traditional subscription-based publishing, our APC model ensures that all content remains openly accessible, fostering global collaboration and accelerating academic innovation. APCs are often covered by authors' research institutions or funding grants.

Our competitive APC rates enable us to provide high-quality services to authors, editors, and readers while also reinvesting in new journal launches and supporting underfunded research fields.

Article Publishing Charges for International Social Research Nexus (ISRN)

For all articles accepted for publication in the International Social Research Nexus (ISRN), the following charges apply:

  • Standard Publishing Charge: $100 USD
  • 50% Discount for Authors from Low-Income Countries: Authors from World Bank-listed Low-Income Countries are eligible for a 50% discount on the standard publishing charge.
  • 40% Discount for Authors from South Asian Countries: Authors from South Asian countries are eligible for a 40% discount on the standard publishing charge.
  • No Additional Processing Charges: No extra fees will be applied beyond the publishing charge.

Payment Gateway

To facilitate seamless transactions, we offer the following payment options for the International Social Research Nexus (ISRN):

Bank Transfer

  • Bank account details will be provided upon acceptance of the article for publication.
  • Please ensure that the full payment is made to the specified account to avoid processing delays.

Online Method: Wise

Scholar Cave is dedicated to promoting open-access research while maintaining affordability for researchers worldwide. Our APC structure is designed to be inclusive and accessible, supporting diverse academic contributions across disciplines.